1. Learner’s License (at least age 15) We recommend our DriverEdToGo Video- to use during the Learner stage. Shows the parent how to teach collision-free driving habits and provides unique teaching tools (mirrors, checklists, videos, audio instruction series, etc.).
2. Junior Operator Class D (ages 16 - 17)
3. Operator Class D (age 18, or age 17 with approved driver education)

Restrictions for all learner permit holders regardless of age.
You May Not Drive:

• Unless accompanied licensed driver at least 18 years old.
• In DMV road test area.
• On any street within a park in the five boroughs of New York City, or any bridge or tunnel under the jurisdiction of the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority.
• On the Cross County, Hutchinson River, Saw Mill River, or Taconic State Parkways in Westchester County.

Other Regional Restrictions may apply to Permit holders under age 18.

Restrictions
5 boroughs of New York City, may drive between hours of 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. only when operating a vehicle that is equipped with dual controls (instructor's brake), & accompanied by a driver education teacher or driving school instructor. May not drive between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. under any circumstances.

Nassau & Suffolk Counties, may drive between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. only accompanied by properly licensed parent, guardian, driver education teacher or driving school instructor. May not drive between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. under any circumstances.

Upstate (in all other counties), may drive between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. only accompanied by a properly licensed driver age 18 or older. From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., must be accompanied by properly licensed parent or guardian, driver education teacher or driving school instructor.

Junior Operator Class D automatically changed to Operator Class D at age 18.

May apply for change to Operator Class D when 17 years of age AND have held an Intermediate License for at least 6 months,
AND
has verification form provided by DPS, signed by parent or legal guardian or certified driving instructor verifying that the applicant has COMPLETED a minimum of 30 hours BTW practice
OR
submit form verifying applicant had COMPLETED SDE approved Driver Education course.