I am studying in New York State. Do I need a New York State driver's license?
Students from other states, countries, or nations who attend school in New York State are not normally considered New York State residents, so they do not need to exchange their current driver's license
If I have a driver's license from another country and I have a New York State learners permit, can I drive without a supervising driver?
Yes. Your valid foreign driver's license allows you to drive without a supervising driver. You can drive on any street, highway, highway, bridge or tunnel, except in a DMV road test area.