NYS PRE-LICENSING
Complete your New York 5-hour pre-licensing course.
A live instructor-led class covering essential traffic laws, safe-driving decisions, risk awareness and responsibilities before your New York road test.
Sunday · 11:00 AM · New York time
Up to 25 students per class
Your live class at Amethyst
Our 5-Hour Pre-Licensing class meets live on Zoom with Anastasia Chebotareva. Regular sessions are Thursday at 5:00 PM and Sunday at 11:00 AM, New York time, with up to 25 students. Choose an available date in the calendar; the booking confirmation identifies your session.
Who the course is for
New drivers normally complete an accepted pre-licensing course before a New York road test unless they have qualifying driver education. DMV allows eligible permit holders aged 16 and older to attend a live virtual classroom. You need a valid New York learner permit before the course begins. Ask the office about your documents if you are unsure.
What you will learn
The class covers driver habits and decision-making, attitudes and risk, sharing the road, traffic responsibilities, alcohol and other drugs. The instructor explains the material and you can ask questions. Practical driving, parking practice and a test-day car are separate services unless your chosen package includes them.
Prepare your permit and device
Have your learner permit ready for the school to verify. You may upload a readable permit photo while booking or provide it to the office later, before the class. Use a phone, tablet or computer that supports Zoom, with a working camera, microphone and stable internet. Follow the attendance instructions sent for your session.
Booking, payment and confirmation
Select the 5-Hour class and an available date, check your contact details and complete online payment. Your customer registration confirmation is sent after payment is verified. Keep that confirmation and use its joining instructions. If it does not arrive, contact the office before the class rather than making a second payment.
Attendance and your MV-278
Attend the full required class and follow the instructor’s identity and participation instructions. Successful completion of the live virtual classroom leads to an MV-278 completion certificate. Confirm the delivery or collection arrangement with the school. Keep your certificate safe and follow the current DMV instructions when scheduling and attending your road test.
Choose the right course and next step
The 5-Hour class is a pre-licensing requirement. The 6-Hour Defensive Driving course has a different purpose, including eligible point and insurance benefits. Neither replaces hands-on driving practice. If your next goal is parking, turns or road-test readiness, compare private lessons or a package after checking the inclusions you already have.
Frequently asked questions.
Is this a recording or a live Zoom class?
This is a scheduled live class with instructor interaction. You attend at your confirmed class time; it is not a self-paced recording.
Who teaches the class?
Anastasia Chebotareva teaches the Amethyst 5-Hour class. Follow your registration confirmation if the school notifies you of a session change.
What if I cannot upload my permit now?
Uploading during booking is optional. The school still needs to check your permit before the class; contact the office to provide it later.
When is my registration confirmed?
The customer confirmation is sent after verified online payment. Contact the office if you paid but cannot find the confirmation.
Does this class include a driving lesson?
An individual 5-Hour class does not include a practical driving lesson. A package may include both; check its current service details.
