NEW YORK · DMV APPROVED

New York 5-Hour Pre-Licensing
Course (OPL)

Only $44.95

Required before your road test for a Class D license. Complete online, we report your completion to the NYSDMV the next business day. No MV-278 certificate issued.

✓NY DMV Approved ✓First-Time Drivers ✓Mobile Friendly ✓Live Chat ✓Engaging Content!
MV-278 CERTIFICATE

You’ll receive a confirmation of completion instantly upon passing. We’ll automatically submit your course information to the NYSDMV the next business day – no MV-278 certificate is issued or needed. Your completion is valid for 1 year from the course date for scheduling your road test. No certificate is required when you arrive at the test location.

IS THIS COURSE FOR YOU?

Who Needs This Course?

Our New York 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course is fully approved by the NYSDMV. Completing this course is required before you can take your road test for a Class D driver license. Upon passing, we will email you a confirmation of completion and automatically submit your information to the NYSDMV. No MV-278 certificate is issued for the online course.

  • All new drivers 18 years and older in New York
  • Anyone holding a NY learner permit who wants to schedule their road test
  • Drivers required to complete pre-licensing education by the NY DMV
Prerequisite: You must hold a valid New York learner permit (with photo) before you can enroll in and complete this course. Make sure you have your permit in hand before starting.

Course Curriculum

What You'll Learn

Exactly 5 hours of instruction covering New York traffic laws and safe driving techniques.

✔ New York traffic laws and regulations
✔ Defensive driving techniques using the SIPDE method
✔ How speed, traction, and physical forces affect vehicle control
✔ Dangers of distracted, emotional, and impaired driving
✔ Sharing the road with pedestrians, cyclists, motorcycles, and large vehicles
✔ Proper vehicle maintenance and what to do in emergencies
✔ Alcohol and drug effects on driving ability
✔ Occupant protection and child safety restraints

Why Choose Us

Why Choose Accelerated Traffic School?

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100% NY DMV approved

Fully approved by the New York State DMV. Satisfies the pre-licensing requirement for your road test.

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Self-paced and mobile-friendly

Complete over multiple sessions on any device. No classroom required.

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Identity validation included

Built-in identity validation as required by the NY DMV — handled seamlessly within the course.

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Engaging Course Content

Enjoy our fun course while preparing yourself to be safe on the road. Try our optional audio read-along to sit back and have the course read to you!

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Course Completion Confirmation

Your confirmation of completion is emailed immediately after passing and is automatically reported electronically to the NYSDMV. No MV-278 certificate is issued for the online course.

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Fast and reliable support

Friendly support team ready to help you every step of the way.

Your Path to the Road Test

From Enrollment to Road Test in 4 Steps

Most students complete the course in one or two sessions.

1

Get your learner permit

You must hold a valid NY learner permit before enrolling.

2

Complete this course

5 hours of self-paced instruction on any device.

3

Completion Reported

Automatically reported to the NYSDMV. No MV-278 certificate issued.

4

Schedule your road test

Present your MV-278 at the NY DMV to book your test.

Ready to Get Started?

Enroll now for only $44.95 — immediate access, no hidden fees.

Enroll Now for $44.95

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the NY 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course.

Is this course approved by the New York DMV? ⌃
Yes. Our 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course is fully approved by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and satisfies the pre-licensing requirement.
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One step closer to your road test.

Complete your NY 5-Hour Pre-Licensing requirement today — fully approved, self-paced, and we’ll automatically report your completion to the NYSDMV.