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New York DMV practice test (2026)
249 free practice questions written from the New York Driver's Manual (MV-21), split into 10 tests of up to 20. Every answer shows the handbook rule and page it comes from.
New York permit test: key facts
- Questions on the knowledge test
- 20 questions“To pass the written test, you must correctly answer at least 14 of the 20 questions asked” — New York Driver's Manual (MV-21), page 10
- Passing score
- At least 14 of the 20 questions asked, but you must correctly answer two of the four questions about road signs“To pass the written test, you must correctly answer at least 14 of the 20 questions asked, but you must correctly answer two of the four questions about road signs.” — New York Driver's Manual (MV-21), page 10
- Minimum age for a learner permit
- At least age 16“Students who are at least age 16 can bring their receipt and completed forms to any state or county motor vehicle office to apply for a learner permit.” — New York Driver's Manual (MV-21), page 11
- How long to hold the permit (drivers under 18)
- Minimum of six months“Your permit must be held, in valid status for a minimum of six months in order to take the road test.” — New York Driver's Manual (MV-21), page 14
- Supervised practice hours (drivers under 18)
- At least 50 hours, including at least 15 hours after sunset“Before you take the test, it is important that you have had at least 50 hours of practice, with at least 15 hours after sunset.” — New York Driver's Manual (MV-21), page 13
- Who must ride with a permit holder
- Licensed driver aged 21 or older, with license valid for vehicle type, seated in front seat“When you practice, you must be supervised by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old, has a license valid for the type of vehicle you are driving, and is seated in the front seat with you when you are driving.” — New York Driver's Manual (MV-21), page 11
- Vision test
- 20/40 vision in at least one eye with or without corrective lenses“To pass the vision test, you must have 20/40 vision in at least one eye with or without corrective lenses.” — New York Driver's Manual (MV-21), page 10
Copied from the handbook with the page; rules change, so check the current edition or your DMV before the test.
Practice tests
- Practice test 1
20 questions - Practice test 2
20 questions - Practice test 3
20 questions - Practice test 4
20 questions - Practice test 5
20 questions - Practice test 6
20 questions - Practice test 7
20 questions - Practice test 8
20 questions - Practice test 9
20 questions - Practice test 10
20 questions
Study the current handbook from your DMV as well: rules and test formats change, and the real test may ask about road signs and topics not covered here.
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