Cuomo Allows New Yorkers to Take Drivers’ Permit Test Online; Parents Must Supervise

   New Yorkers can now save significant time at DMV offices, by taking the online learners' permit tests for Class D, which are for passenger vehicles and Class M, which are for motorcycles, from the comfort of their own homes.

     The online permit test, which takes 30 minutes to complete, leaves New Yorkers only needing to come into DMVs to pick up their permits. 

     After successfully passing their online permit tests, applicants make reservations at their DMVs to go in and have their pictures taken to complete the permit application process. 

   "As we continue to reimagine the future in a post-pandemic world, we need to focus on modernizing and improving the way we provide essential government services to New Yorkers," Gov. Cuomo said. "This new online permit test will make it faster and easier for New Yorkers to begin the process of applying for a driver learner permit from the comfort of their own homes, improving the overall customer experience while also reducing congestion in DMV offices."

    "We were excited to see so many New Yorkers take advantage of the online permit application during the pilot program and now, we are happy to offer this convenient option to all applicants across the state,” DMV Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder said. “This is another example of how we are improving the way we serve New Yorkers to make it faster, easier and more convenient for everyone."

    Before taking the online permit test, the DMV encourages all customers to review the drivers' manual and take several practice tests. In addition, the DMV emphasized that all permit seekers must take their tests without any outside assistance.

    Parents or guardians, who must later accompany their children to the DMV to certify that they did so, must supervise the test for 16- and 17-year-olds.

( Darren McGee- Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo)