New York State Learner Permit and Driver License Class Descriptions
Driver License Types
Refer to the table below for general New York State Driver License class descriptions.
Class | Qualifications | Eligible to Drive | Endorsements |
A Commercial (CDL) | Age 21 or older Legal presence in the United States (18-20 - No interstate commerce. Cannot transport hazardous materials or operate a school bus.) |
| H, M, N, P, S, T, W, X Commercial Learner Permit (CLP) Limited to: M, N, P, S, W |
B Commercial (CDL) | Age 18 or older Legal presence in the United States (18-20 - No interstate commerce. Cannot transport hazardous materials or operate a school bus.) |
| H, M, N, P, S, W, X Commercial Learner Permit (CLP) Limited to: M, N, P, S, W |
C Commercial (CDL) | Age 18 or older Legal presence in the United States (18-20 - No interstate commerce. Cannot transport hazardous materials or operate a school bus.) |
| H, M, N, P, S, W, X |
C Non-Commercial | Age 18 or older |
| F, G, W |
D Operator | Age 18 or over (age 17 with Driver Education) |
| R |
DJ Junior Operator | Age 16-17 |
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E For-hire: Taxi, Livery, Limo | Age 18 or older |
| R |
M Motorcycle | Age 18 or over, or age 17 with Driver Education. Can be combined with other Classes, for example Class DM | Motorcycles | |
MJ Junior Motorcycle | Age 16-17 with Driver Education. Can be combined with Class DJ (DJMJ) | Motorcycles (with restrictions for drivers under age 18). See the Graduated Driver License (GDL) Law and the restrictions on drivers under age 18. |