New York DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

Practice for the New York written permit test. The real test has 20 questions and you need 14 right, including at least two of the four road sign questions. These questions cover New York's junior permit and license rules, plus shared US road rules and road signs.

  • Patente
  • New York
  • 205 domande
  • Verificato: 10 ottobre 2026

In breve

L’esame ufficiale ha 20 domande. Per superarlo: 14 of 20 (70%), including at least 2 of the 4 road sign questions. Lo gestisce: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Età minima: 16. Esercitati qui gratis con 205 domande, ciascuna con la risposta e una spiegazione. Verificato sulle fonti ufficiali in data 10 ottobre 2026.

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  1. Domanda 1 di 25

    How many questions must you answer correctly to pass the New York written permit test?
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    Risposta: B. At least 14 of 20

    The written test has 20 questions and you must get at least 14 right, including at least two of the four road sign questions.

  2. Domanda 2 di 25

    On the New York written permit test, how many of the four road sign questions must you get right?
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    Risposta: B. At least two

    Besides scoring at least 14 out of 20, you must answer at least two of the four road sign questions correctly.

  3. Domanda 3 di 25

    What vision do you need to pass the New York vision test?
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    Risposta: D. 20/40 in at least one eye, with or without glasses

    New York requires 20/40 vision in at least one eye, with or without corrective lenses.

  4. Domanda 4 di 25

    What is the minimum age for a New York learner permit?
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    Risposta: B. 16

    You can get a New York learner permit at 16.

  5. Domanda 5 di 25

    Who may supervise a New York learner permit holder?
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    Risposta: B. A driver at least 21 with a valid license for the vehicle, seated in the front seat

    The supervising driver must be at least 21, hold a license valid for that vehicle and sit in the front seat with you.

  6. Domanda 6 di 25

    When a New York junior permit holder is driving, who may sit in the front passenger seat?
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    Risposta: B. Only the supervising driver

    The only passenger allowed in the front seat is the supervising driver.

  7. Domanda 7 di 25

    A New York permit holder lives in New York City. When may they NOT drive at all?
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    Risposta: D. Between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.

    In New York City and on Long Island, junior permit holders must not drive between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.

  8. Domanda 8 di 25

    With a New York junior permit, how many passengers under 21 who are not immediate family may you carry (unless your supervisor is a parent, guardian or instructor)?
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    Risposta: C. One

    You may not carry more than one passenger under 21 unless they are immediate family or your supervisor is a parent, guardian or driving instructor.

  9. Domanda 9 di 25

    How much supervised practice should a New York teen have before the road test?
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    Risposta: C. At least 50 hours, including 15 after sunset

    New York requires at least 50 hours of practice, at least 15 of them after sunset, certified on form MV-262.

  10. Domanda 10 di 25

    Which form does a New York parent or guardian sign to certify a teen's supervised driving?
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    Risposta: D. The Certification of Supervised Driving (MV-262)

    Parents or guardians certify practice hours on form MV-262.

  11. Domanda 11 di 25

    Which course must a New York road test applicant complete if they do not have a driver education certificate?
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    Risposta: C. The 5-hour Pre-Licensing Course

    You need a 5-hour Pre-Licensing Course certificate (MV-278) or a Student Certificate of Completion (MV-285) from driver education.

  12. Domanda 12 di 25

    How long must a New York junior permit be held before a road test?
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    Risposta: A. At least six months

    A junior permit must be held for at least six months before a road test.

  13. Domanda 13 di 25

    A New York junior license (Class DJ) holder lives in New York City. When must they NOT drive?
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    Risposta: B. Between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.

    In New York City, junior license holders must not drive between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.

  14. Domanda 14 di 25

    How many passengers under 21 who are not immediate family may a New York junior license holder carry?
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    Risposta: D. One

    Junior license holders may carry no more than one passenger under 21 unless they are immediate family.

  15. Domanda 15 di 25

    How can a 17-year-old in New York get a senior (Class D) license?
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    Risposta: D. By completing an approved driver education course and receiving a certificate of completion

    Applicants may get a Class D license at 17 with a driver education certificate of completion. Otherwise the minimum age is 18.

  16. Domanda 16 di 25

    Under New York's Zero Tolerance law, what happens to a driver under 21 with a BAC of .02 to .07?
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    Risposta: D. A six-month license suspension

    A Zero Tolerance violation (BAC .02 to .07) brings a six-month suspension. A second violation means revocation for one year or until age 21, whichever is longer.

  17. Domanda 17 di 25

    In New York, what is the minimum penalty for Aggravated DWI (BAC of .18 or more)?
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    Risposta: C. A one-year license revocation

    Aggravated DWI, with a BAC of .18 or more, carries a minimum one-year revocation.

  18. Domanda 18 di 25

    What is the license penalty for Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) by alcohol in New York?
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    Risposta: D. A 90-day suspension

    DWAI by alcohol brings a 90-day suspension. DWI (BAC .08) brings a minimum six-month revocation.

  19. Domanda 19 di 25

    What happens if a New York driver over 21 refuses a chemical test?
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    Risposta: C. A minimum one-year revocation and a civil penalty

    Refusing a chemical test brings a minimum one-year revocation plus a civil penalty.

  20. Domanda 20 di 25

    How many points within 24 months lead to a New York license suspension?
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    Risposta: B. 11 or more

    If you get 11 or more points within 24 months, the DMV will suspend your license.

  21. Domanda 21 di 25

    A New York junior or probationary driver is convicted of texting while driving. What happens?
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    Risposta: C. A 120-day suspension

    Junior and probationary drivers convicted of texting or cell phone use face a 120-day suspension. Texting also carries 5 points.

  22. Domanda 22 di 25

    May you turn right on a red light in New York City?
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    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: B. Only where a sign permits it

    Turning on a red light is not allowed in New York City unless a sign permits it.

  23. Domanda 23 di 25

    Under New York's Move Over Law, what must you do on a multi-lane highway when passing a stopped vehicle with flashing lights?
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    Risposta: C. Slow down and move out of the lane next to it if traffic allows

    You must reduce speed on all roads. On multi-lane controlled-access roads, you must also move out of the adjacent lane unless traffic prevents it.

  24. Domanda 24 di 25

    What is New York's rule on hand-held phones while driving?
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    Risposta: D. Using a hand-held phone is illegal for all drivers

    New York bans hand-held phone use and texting for all drivers. Police can stop you for it alone.

  25. Domanda 25 di 25

    In New York, what happens after three convictions for passing a stopped school bus within three years?
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    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: C. License revocation for at least six months

    Three passing-a-stopped-school-bus violations within three years bring a revocation of at least six months.

Cosa sapere prima del test

  • The written test has 20 questions. You need at least 14 correct, and at least two of the four road sign questions must be right.
  • Class D tests are offered in many languages, on touch screens or paper. An online test is also available to students in English and Spanish.
  • You need 20/40 vision in at least one eye, with or without glasses.
  • Learner permit holders must drive with a supervisor 21 or older in the front seat. In New York City and on Long Island, they may not drive from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • Before the road test you need a 5-hour Pre-Licensing Course (or driver education), six months on the permit and 50 practice hours, 15 after sunset.
  • Under the Zero Tolerance law, a driver under 21 with a BAC of .02 to .07 faces a six-month suspension.

Domande frequenti

How many questions are on the New York permit test?

20 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 14 correctly, including at least two of the four road sign questions.

How old do you have to be to get a permit in New York?

16. You also need to pass a vision test and the written test.

Can I take the New York permit test in another language?

Yes. The Class D written test is offered in multiple languages, and the online student test is available in English and Spanish.

Can I drive at night with a permit in New York City?

No. In New York City and on Long Island, junior permit holders may not drive between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.

When can I get a full license in New York?

At 17 if you completed an approved driver education course, or at 18 without it. Until then, junior license limits apply.

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