Getting a driver's license in New York was much easier than taking it in Japan.
There were 3 steps.

ID check and taking a written test of 20 questions.
Taking 5 hours' lecture.
10 minutes' driving test.

These 20 questions come from 101 questionares you study beforehands, and they are easier than the test in Japan.
Japanese test start by 5 or so easy questions like "You must speed up when you see a person crossing the street before you. Yes or No?", but the test I took in New York were mainly this kind.
You have to choose the right answer from 4 alternatives, but some of them were pretty funny.

What should you do when braking on a slippery road?
Alternative : Apply the brake firmly.
What should you do if you drive pass your exit on a highway?
Alternative : Pull onto the shoulder, then back up to the exit.
As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. What would be your best action?
Alternative : Speed up to beat the red light.
What should you do when you are waiting in the intersection to make a left turn?
Alternative : Flash your headlights so the driver will let you get through.
What should you do when you come to an intersection which is blocked by other traffic?
Alternative : Sound your horn to make the cars move up.
While driving at night, what is the best way of decreasing brightness from the headlights of oncoming traffic?
Alternative : Wear sunglasses.
What should you do when the car behind you wants to pass you?
Alternative : Pull over to the right and allow him to pass.
What should you do when you want to overtake and pass another vehicle?
Alternative : Stay close behind the vehicle so you need less time to pass.
Surprisingly, I see a lot of American drivers pulling on to the shoulder on a highway to back up to their exit, or driving with sunglasses on in the night, or turning with no blinkers.


Driving up toward North on the 8th Avenue


Sawmill parkway