That's right. Students from other states or from other nations who attended school in new york state are normally not considered new york resident.
Do you have any contact with drivers from other countries? Even though my taxes are paid in another state, am I still considered a resident of my new state?
Technically, if you pay taxes or your children attend school in another state, a judge considers these facts to decide if your intent is to make NYS a "fixed and permanent" residence.
So, being a resident of New York and once I pass the practical exam, what will happen?