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How the NY DMV 5-Hour Online Pre-Licensing Course Works

This page explains how the New York State DMV 5-Hour Online Pre-Licensing Course is structured — so you know exactly what to expect before you start.

The course is 100% online, designed for adult learners aged 18 and older, and follows strict requirements set by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV). It’s broken into nine modules, all timed, and includes built-in identity verification and short quizzes.

Here’s how it works — step by step.

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Timed Lesson Structure

Each of the nine modules includes a set amount of instructional time, which you must complete in full before moving on. You’ll see a timer on-screen as you progress.

Important to Know:

  • You cannot skip ahead, fast-forward, or bypass content.

  • If you close the window or lose connection, your progress is saved.

  • Each lesson unlocks only after you complete the previous one.

Altogether, the course includes 300 minutes (5 hours) of DMV-approved content, delivered in digestible segments.

For a full breakdown, visit the Lesson Plan – What You’ll Learn page.

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Quiz Requirements

At the end of each module, you’ll complete a short multiple-choice quiz. To move on, you must score at least 70%. If you don’t pass, you’ll be prompted to review the lesson before reattempting.

There is no final exam, but completing all module quizzes is mandatory for course completion.

Tips for Success:

  • Quizzes are untimed

  • Questions are based directly on course content

  • You can reattempt if needed — there’s no penalty for multiple tries

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Identity Verification & Participation Checks

The NYSDMV requires identity verification during online driver education courses. You’ll be asked to confirm your identity through voice authentication and security prompts throughout the course.

These may include:

  • Recording your voice during login

  • Answering security questions based on your profile

  • Clicking prompts or check-ins to confirm active participation

Failure to respond or mismatched answers may lead to removal from the course or require re-authentication.

For more on this, visit our Student Identity & Participation Verification page.

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Completion Confirmation

Once you finish all lessons, pass each quiz, and complete the identity checks, your course status is marked as complete.

We’ll submit your completion to the New York DMV automatically within 24 to 48 hours — no paperwork or certificates required.

Learn more on our Course Completion & DMV Notification page.

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Course Access and Deadlines

You have 30 days from the time you start to complete the course. Log in anytime, from anywhere, using a computer, tablet, or phone. Your progress is saved as you go.

→ For full timing rules, see Course Time Frame & Completion Requirements

Ready to Begin?

Visit our 5-Hour Online Pre-Licensing Course Overview page to register and get started today. Or click on the button below to Enroll.

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