Getting your drivers license

When you move to the states you have to re-take your drivers license. It is all more explained here: http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/license.htm#newdrivers, a bit better here: http://www.citi-relocation.com/driver.html and summarized here below

1. Study http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/dmanual/default.html
2. Apply for a learner permit. Form: http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/forms/mv44.pdf, take it to a DMV office: http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/ethrum.htm#manh
3. Pay the application fee and the driver license fee - around $52.50 - $55.00.
4. Pass the vision test and the written test.
5. Receive your permit. Here are the rules: http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/broch/c41.htm
6. Practice for your road test.
7. Take a driver education course or a DMV-approved pre-licensing course and obtain a form MV-278. Driving Center of New York 1551 Second Avenue New York, NY 10028 1-212-396-1300 .
8. Use your driver education certificate or pre-licensing course certificate to make an appointment for your test: http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/rtphone.htm
9. Pass your road test and receive your NYS driver license.