The 5 Hr. Prelicensing class is required by New York State before someone with a learner's permit can sign-up for a NYS road test.
The class talks about the Highway Traffic System in which everyone drives. Some of the subjects discussed in this class are:
- The importance of being a defensive driver
- Right of way - When you have it and when you do not have it
- The dangers of distracted driving
- Safe following distance
- The dangers of aggressive driving / road rage
- The effects of drinking, doing drugs and driving
- Graduated Licensing