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New York practice tests

The New York DMV written permit test has 20 multiple-choice questions on the rules of the road, safe driving, road signs and the alcohol and drug laws. You need at least 14 correct, and at least 2 of the 4 road-sign questions must be among them. You take it with a vision test when you apply for a learner permit, from age 16. Our free New York practice sets follow the same 20-question format, with 4 sign questions each, written from the current New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21).

  • 20 questions
  • 14 to pass

The test in New York

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WhatFigureSource · checked
Questions20Multiple choice, on the rules of the road, safe driving techniques, road signs and the laws on alcohol and drug use while driving.New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), PDFchecked 2026-11-01
To passAt least 14 of 20 correctAt least 2 of the 4 road-sign questions must also be correct.New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), PDFchecked 2026-11-01
Road-sign questions4 of the 20; at least 2 must be correctA score of 14 or more does not pass if fewer than 2 of the sign questions are right. Our practice sets include 4 sign questions each, but our scoring shows the overall mark only.New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), PDFchecked 2026-11-01
Time limitNot statedNeither the Driver's Manual nor the DMV's permit test page states a time limit.New York State DMV: Prepare for and take your permit testchecked 2026-11-01
Minimum age16Students aged at least 15 years and 11 months may take the written test at participating high schools through the Online Knowledge Test Application, then apply for the permit in person from 16. No one under 16 may drive in New York State, even with a license from elsewhere.New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), PDFchecked 2026-11-01
Junior permit rulesSupervisor aged 21+; no driving 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. in New York City or on Long IslandUnder 18, you hold a junior (Class DJ) learner permit and the rules depend on the region. New York City, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.: only with a parent, guardian, person in loco parentis, driver education teacher or driving school instructor, aged 21+ and licensed for the vehicle, in a car with dual controls (dual brakes). Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk), 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.: the same people, or someone authorized in writing by a parent, guardian or person in loco parentis. Upstate: any licensed driver aged 21+ from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.; from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., only a parent, guardian, person in loco parentis, driver education teacher or driving school instructor. The only front-seat passenger may be the supervisor, and no more than one passenger under 21 is allowed unless they are immediate family or the supervisor is a parent, guardian, person in loco parentis or instructor. No permit holder may drive in a DMV road test area, on streets within New York City parks, on Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority bridges and tunnels, or on the Cross County, Hutchinson River, Saw Mill River or Taconic State parkways in Westchester County.New York State DMV: Learner permit restrictionschecked 2026-11-01
Before the road testJunior permit held 6 months; 50 hours of practice, 15 after sunset; 5-hour pre-licensing courseA junior permit must be held for at least six months, not counting time suspended or revoked. A parent or guardian certifies at least 50 hours of supervised practice, including 15 after sunset, on form MV-262. You need the 5-hour Pre-Licensing Course certificate (MV-278), or a driver education Student Certificate of Completion (MV-285) on file, before you book the road test.New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), PDFchecked 2026-11-01
Vision test20/40 in at least one eyeTaken at the office when you apply, with or without corrective lenses.New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), PDFchecked 2026-11-01
Fees$76.75 to $92.50, depending on age ($85.75 to $102.50 with MCTD)One combined fee covers the Class D or DJ learner permit and first license. Listed bands: age 16 to 16½, $80.00 ($90.00 with MCTD); 16½ to 17, $76.75 ($85.75); 17 to 17½, $92.50 ($102.50); 17½ to 18, $89.25 ($98.25); 18 to 18½, $80.00 ($90.00). The higher figure applies in the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District (MCTD). Check the fee page for other ages.New York State DMV: License, permit and ID feeschecked 2026-11-01
Languages20 languagesClass D permit tests are given in English, Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Bosnian, Chinese, French, Greek, Haitian Creole, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Nepali, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Urdu and Yiddish. If you are under 18, you can choose to take the test online.New York State DMV: Prepare for and take your permit testchecked 2026-11-01
What to bringApplication MV-44, proofs of identity, age and residence, the permit test feeSee form ID-44 for the accepted proofs. If you use form MV-45 (statement by a parent or guardian), the parent or guardian must come with you. Use the DMV fee chart to estimate the cost.New York State DMV: Prepare for and take your permit testchecked 2026-11-01

Full tests

  1. Test 120 questions · untimed · pass 14difficulty 1 of 6
  2. Test 220 questions · untimed · pass 14difficulty 2 of 6
  3. Test 320 questions · untimed · pass 14difficulty 3 of 6
  4. Test 420 questions · untimed · pass 14difficulty 4 of 6
  5. Test 520 questions · untimed · pass 14difficulty 5 of 6
  6. Test 620 questions · untimed · pass 14difficulty 6 of 6

Handbook chapters

  1. Chapter 1: Licenses, learner permits and keeping your licenseNew York license classes, how to apply for a learner permit, the 20-question written test, junior permit and junior license rules by region, the road test, probation, points and suspensions.
  2. Chapter 2: Traffic controlNew York road signs by color and shape, every traffic light and arrow, turning on red (and why New York City is different), lane-use lights, pavement markings, HOV diamonds and traffic officers.
  3. Chapter 3: Intersections and turnsNew York right-of-way rules, emergency vehicles and the Move Over Law, blue, green and amber lights, signaling 100 feet ahead, lane position for every kind of turn, U-turns and the three-point turn.
  4. Chapter 4: Passing and school busesWhen New York law lets you pass on the left or right, the distances that forbid passing, blind-spot checks, what to do when you are being passed, and the school bus stopping law and its fines.
  5. Chapter 5: Parallel parking and parking rulesHow to parallel park and pull out in New York, parking on a hill, what NO PARKING, NO STANDING and NO STOPPING mean, the statewide distance rules, and reserved parking for people with disabilities.
  6. Chapter 6: Defensive drivingNew York defensive driving: scanning, distractions, aggressive driving and road rage, the 55 mph default and 25 mph in New York City, the two-second rule, seat belt and child seat law, air bags, work zones, roundabouts, drowsy driving, phones and vehicle checks.
  7. Chapter 7: Alcohol and other drugsNew York impaired driving law: what alcohol does to driving, BAC levels for DWAI, DWI and Aggravated DWI, standard drinks, chemical tests and implied consent, Zero Tolerance for drivers under 21, penalties, ignition interlocks and Leandra's Law.
  8. Chapter 8: Special driving conditionsRailroad crossings and what to do if you stall on the tracks, expressway entering and exiting, night driving and high beams, rain, fog and hydroplaning, winter driving and skids, deer, and driving emergencies in New York.
  9. Chapter 9: Sharing the roadSharing New York roads with pedestrians, blind pedestrians, bicyclists, skaters and scooters, motorcyclists, mopeds, large trucks and buses, slow-moving vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles and horse riders.
  10. Chapter 10: If you are in a traffic crashWhat New York law requires at a crash scene, the information you must exchange, basic first aid, when and how to report a crash to the DMV within 10 days, and the insurance and penalty rules that follow.