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.
New York permit test: quick facts
- Questions on the exam
- 20
- Passing score
- 14 of 20 correct (70%)
- Minimum permit age
- 16
- Fee
- The first permit and license are paid together: the combined Class D/DJ fee varies by age at application and county, from about $64.25 to $102.50 (covers application, license, and document fees; Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District counties add $1 per six months). Replacing a permit costs $17.50.
- If you fail
- Check your state's official site
- Online testing
- Available in some cases
- Languages
- 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.
How it works
Step 1
Take Practice Test 1 like the real thing — no notes, one question at a time.
Step 2
Read every explanation, especially for questions you missed. That's where the learning happens.
Step 3
Repeat with Test 2 and the road signs test until you pass comfortably every time.
Free New York practice tests
New York Practice Test 1
30 questions — signs, rules, and state law
New York Practice Test 2
30 fresh questions, no repeats from Test 1
New York Road Signs Test
25 questions on signs, shapes, and signals
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 2026-08-18 · 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 2026-08-18).
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.
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 2026-08-18).
How much does the New York permit cost?
The first permit and license are paid together: the combined Class D/DJ fee varies by age at application and county, from about $64.25 to $102.50 (covers application, license, and document fees; Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District counties add $1 per six months). Replacing a permit costs $17.50. — as listed by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), verified 2026-08-18. 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.
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 2026-08-18).
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. It is the source our practice questions are grounded in.