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New York Pre-Licensing Course (OPL)

The 5-hour course required for those age 18 and older with a valid New York learner’s permit to schedule their driving test to get their first license.

60-Day Refund
Total tuition
$49.00
Duration
5 hours
New York state shapeNew York DMV Approved
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No Hidden FeesInstant State ReportingE-Cert Available

Self-paced · Instant state reporting

4.8·423 reviews·since 1977
Why drivers enroll

One reason. One goal.

The 5-hour Pre-Licensing Course is the milestone that unlocks your New York road test — and eventually your first driver's license.

Schedule your New York road test

Anyone 18 or older with a New York learner's permit must complete the 5-hour Pre-Licensing Course before the DMV will let them schedule the behind-the-wheel road test. Once your completion is reflected on your DMV record (typically 24 hours after completion), you can schedule your road test and, once your pass, receive your first New York driver's license!

This course is not preparation for the road test itself — only supervised practice behind the wheel does that. It's also not required if you already completed a high-school or classroom driver ed program and hold a valid MV-285 certificate that hasn't expired.

How it works

FOUR STEPS AND DONE.

  1. STEP 1

    Register

    Create your account with your plastic NY learner's permit info (permit ID, document number, class, and expiration) and pay securely. You'll set up 10 identity-validation questions used throughout the course.

  2. STEP 2

    Complete 6 Units

    270 minutes (4.5 hours) of instruction — text and video. Log in and out anytime from any device; progress saves automatically. Must be finished within 30 days of registration.

  3. STEP 3

    Pass Unit Quizzes

    Each unit ends with a 4-question multiple-choice quiz. Score 70% (3 of 4) to move on. NY DMV allows three attempts per unit — fail the same quiz three times and you'll be disqualified and must re-register (new course is free).

  4. STEP 4

    State Reporting

    Your completion is automatically sent to the New York DMV — there is no paper certificate. It can take 24–48 hours to post to your driving record. Once posted, you can schedule your behind-the-wheel road test. Completion is valid for one year.

Highlights

Every enrollment.

  • 100% online — work on any device
  • Self-paced — log in and out anytime
  • HD video, animation, and audio (not a wall of text)
  • Three attempts per unit quiz (NY DMV rule)
  • U.S.-based phone support, 9AM to 5PM CST, Mon – Fri, excluding holidays
  • Completion instantly reported to the New York DMV to allow for driving test scheduling
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State-licensed, court-accepted.

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REVIEWS

Customer Testimonials.

"
Congratulations to the designer of this outstanding course. I'm a very experienced driver and didn't think I needed to take it. However, after passing it, I have to admit I'm glad I took it. It provided an excellent refresher course, with some new information I hadn't e…
— Neil B.
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FAQ

Questions before you enroll.

  • Yes. Our New York Online Pre-licensing course (also known as the "5 hour course") is approved and licensed by the New York DMV.

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