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The DTP-160 form is the Driving School Application for the Self-Certification Program, used by licensed New York State driving schools to apply for authorization to self-certify their instructors. To qualify, a school must have been licensed for at least five years without any suspensions or revocations and must have conducted the Pre-Licensing Course at least ten times annually during that period.
Once approved, a school can administer written, road sign, and behind-the-wheel tests for instructor applicants, conduct the mandatory 30-hour Basic Instructor’s Course (Methods and Content Course for In-Car Instruction), and collect vision test reports. The application requires detailed information, including the names and license numbers of instructors designated as testers. The DMV maintains oversight through application reviews, potential onsite inspections, and audits, and it reserves the right to rescind self-certification authority if the school fails to meet regulatory requirements or follow proper testing procedures.
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