Bill > S06241

This bill amends the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law to increase the required pre-licensing course duration from five to six hours. Specifically, the bill modifies the existing requirement for driver's license applicants to complete a course of classroom driver training and highway safety instruction. The course will now be between four and six hours long, rather than the previous four to five hours. The course covers various important safety topics, including traffic laws, driving while impaired, road rage awareness, work zone safety, motorcycle safety, pedestrian and bicyclist safety, and school bus safety. Applicants must also pass a comprehensive test that includes multiple written questions about these topics, such as the effects of alcohol and drugs on driving, legal consequences of traffic violations, and potential dangers in different driving scenarios. The bill aims to provide more comprehensive driver education by allowing for an additional hour of instruction, potentially enhancing new drivers' understanding of road safety and traffic regulations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6241