US Permit Test

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

New York Permit Test (2026)

Study for the official DMV permit test with free practice tests written from the state's own rules — plus the verified facts below: how many questions, the passing score, and what it costs.

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New York Practice Test 1

30 questions — signs, rules, and state law

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New York Practice Test 2

30 fresh questions, no repeats from Test 1

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New York Practice Test 3

30 more questions, no repeats from Tests 1 or 2

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New York Practice Test 4

30 more questions, no repeats from Tests 1–3

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25 questions on signs, shapes, and signals

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  1. Step 1

    Take Practice Test 1 like the real thing — no notes, one question at a time.

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    Read every explanation, especially for questions you missed. That's where the learning happens.

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    Repeat with Tests 2–4 and the road signs test until you pass comfortably every time.

New-driver rules in New York

Every New York permit holder, regardless of age, must be supervised by a licensed driver age 21 or older seated in the front seat. Drivers under 18 must hold a junior permit in valid status for at least six months and certify 50 hours of supervised practice — including 15 hours after sunset — on form MV-262 before the road test. Junior permit holders may drive in New York City and on Long Island only under supervision between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m., and may carry no more than one non-family passenger under 21.

Verified 2026-09-25 · Source: DMV

New York permit test FAQ

How many questions are on the New York permit test?

The official New York permit test has 20 questions, according to the DMV (verified 2026-09-26).

What score do you need to pass the New York permit test?

You must answer 14 of 20 questions correctly (70%) to pass the New York permit test. Source: DMV, verified 2026-09-26.

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

You can apply for a learner's permit in New York at 16, according to the DMV (verified 2026-09-26).

How much does the New York permit cost?

The first permit and license are paid together. Class D/DJ combined fees by applicant age (non-MCTD / MCTD) are $80.00 / $90.00 (16 to 16½), $76.75 / $85.75 (16½ to 17), $92.50 / $102.50 (17 to 17½), $89.25 / $98.25 (17½ to 18), $80.00 / $90.00 (18 to 18½), $76.75–$80.00 / $85.75–$90.00 (18½ to 21), and $64.25–$67.50 / $73.25–$77.50 (21 and older). Those totals include the application, license, and document fees. Residents of the 12 Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District counties pay $1.00 extra for every six months the permit or license is in effect. Replacing a permit costs $17.50. An Enhanced Driver License or permit is $30 more. — as listed by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), verified 2026-09-26. Always confirm current fees on the official site.

Can you take the New York permit test online?

Yes, in some cases. The DMV offers an online option for the permit test — check eligibility on the official site (verified 2026-09-26).

What languages is the New York permit test offered in?

Class D permit tests are given in 20 languages: English, Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Bosnian, Chinese, French, Greek, Haitian Creole, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Nepali, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Urdu, and Yiddish. (per the DMV, verified 2026-09-26).

Who runs the permit test in New York?

Driver licensing in New York is handled by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The official site is https://dmv.ny.gov/.

Where can I read the official New York driver handbook?

The official New York driver handbook is published by the DMV at https://dmv.ny.gov/new-york-state-drivers-manual-practice-tests. Practice questions on this site are original and grounded in that handbook and New York traffic law — quote the official handbook for the legal text.

Need the full citable set? See verified New York permit-test answers or the New York state-question study guide.

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