A new york permit i what is referring to a driving permit or learner permit. A learner permit is issued to anyone over the age of 16 who wants to learn how to drive. New York state law requires any driver to be at least 16 years old. You must then use the permit to drive a minimum of 20 hours with a supervisor. The supervisor must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver's license. More
. information is provided at New York's DMV website: http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/license.htm