New York State issues nine different license classes
Class A allows you to drive tractor-trailer combinations, any truck or tractor, passenger cars and class B or C mopeds, limited use motorcycles. (Min. age 21)
Class B Single such as heavy single unit truck, more than 26,000 pounds GVWR or tractor portion of tractor - trailer combination. (Min. age 18)
Class CDL C Single such as single ;unit truck or bus. GVWR 26,000 pounds or less that transports 15 or more passengers or transports passenger under Art. 19-A of VTL or carries hazardous materials. (Min. age 18)
Class C non-CDL Single such as medium trucks, farm vehicles and some heavy recreational vehicles, GVWR 18,001 to 26,000 pounds that does not require a CDL endorsement. (Min. age 18)
Class D Passenger cars and light trucks, GVWR 18,000 pounds or less/tow vehicle, GVWR more than 10,000 pounds but not more than 26,000 pounds. Class B or C motorcycles. Recreational vehicles with a GVWR 26,000 pounds or less. (Min. age 18, 17 with blue card.)
Class DJ Single vehicle, subject ot junior license restrictions GVWR 10,000 pounds or less may tow vehicle 3,000 pounds or less limited use auto, Class B or C motorcycles. (Min. age 16)
Class E Single such as taxi and delivery, GVWR 18,000 pounds or less transport 14 or less passengers and does not fall under 19-A, 18 yrs.
Class M Motorcycle 18 yrs. (17 with blue card)
Class MJ Motorcycle subject to junior license restrictions. 16 yrs.
Junior operator and motorcycle licenses automatically become regular licenses, without junior restrictions, when you turn 18. You need not apply for a license change. If you are 17 and have received a "blue card" from an approved driver education course, you must present it with your junior license before you may receive a regular operator's license.