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.
Kort antwoord
Het officiële examen heeft 20 vragen. Geslaagd: 14 of 20 (70%), including at least 2 of the 4 road sign questions. Afgenomen door: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Minimumleeftijd: 16. Oefen hier gratis met 205 vragen, elk met het antwoord en een uitleg. Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 10 oktober 2026.
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Vraag 1 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 2 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 3 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 4 van 25
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Antwoord: B. 16
You can get a New York learner permit at 16.
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Vraag 5 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 6 van 25
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Antwoord: B. Only the supervising driver
The only passenger allowed in the front seat is the supervising driver.
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Vraag 7 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 8 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 9 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 10 van 25
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Antwoord: D. The Certification of Supervised Driving (MV-262)
Parents or guardians certify practice hours on form MV-262.
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Vraag 11 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 12 van 25
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Antwoord: A. At least six months
A junior permit must be held for at least six months before a road test.
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Vraag 13 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 14 van 25
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Antwoord: D. One
Junior license holders may carry no more than one passenger under 21 unless they are immediate family.
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Vraag 15 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 16 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 17 van 25
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Antwoord: C. A one-year license revocation
Aggravated DWI, with a BAC of .18 or more, carries a minimum one-year revocation.
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Vraag 18 van 25
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Antwoord: D. A 90-day suspension
DWAI by alcohol brings a 90-day suspension. DWI (BAC .08) brings a minimum six-month revocation.
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Vraag 19 van 25
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Antwoord: C. A minimum one-year revocation and a civil penalty
Refusing a chemical test brings a minimum one-year revocation plus a civil penalty.
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Vraag 20 van 25
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Antwoord: B. 11 or more
If you get 11 or more points within 24 months, the DMV will suspend your license.
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Vraag 21 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 22 van 25
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Antwoord: B. Only where a sign permits it
Turning on a red light is not allowed in New York City unless a sign permits it.
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Vraag 23 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 24 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 25 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Het echte examen: 14 of 20 (70%), including at least 2 of the 4 road sign questions
Wat je moet weten voor het examen
- 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.
Veelgestelde vragen
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.