To get a New York learner's permit, does the new "points system" apply when you turn 21 or 25? Link?

Question

I've heard that rather than just taking the written exam there is a different system in place once you turn a certain age. Is it 21 or 25? I can't seem to find any information on it...

Answer 1

I don't live in NY, so I haven't heard of this. I don't see anything online about a NEW points system, but here's a link that may have answers for you: http://www.nysdmv.com/license.htm

Scroll way down on the page to see the points system.

Here's one thing on the page that might be what you're looking for (especially the very last paragraph):

"Accident Re-examination Program

The DMV Accident Re-examination Program identifies those drivers who have a series of motor vehicle accidents. The DMV requires some drivers to take a re-examination. A re-examination normally includes a vision test, a written test, and a road test. The DMV uses the following standards to identify drivers to participate in the Accident Re-examination Program:

-- All drivers who have three accidents in a six-month period are notified to take a re-examination.

-- All drivers who are between 25 and 65 years of age and who have three accidents in a period of six to nine months receive a "Re-examination Questionnaire." The DMV evaluates the answers to the questionnaire and decides if the driver must take a re-examination.

-- All drivers who are under the age of 25 or who are over the age of 65 and who have three accidents in nine months are notified to take a re-examination. "