New York Permit Practice Test 2026: written test
Free New York permit practice test: official facts from NYS DMV, questions written from the official New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21).
- 20 questions
- 70% pass mark, 14 of 20
- $80 fee, Class D/DJ learner permit and license
- 16 minimum age
- Facts checked October 13, 2026
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Official facts from NYS DMV
| Official exam name | Written test(Class D learner permit knowledge test) |
|---|---|
| Run by | New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYS DMV) official page |
| Number of questions | 20 |
| Pass mark | 14 of 20 |
| Time limit | None published by NYS DMV |
| Fee | $80 — Class D/DJ learner permit and license fee, applicant aged 16 to 16½, outside the MCTDClass D/DJ learner permit and license fee, applicant aged 16 to 16½, outside the MCTD; $90.00 inside the MCTD. The fee depends on age at application and residence (16½–17: $76.75 / $85.75 MCTD; 17–17½: $92.50 / $102.50; 17½–18: $89.25 / $98.25). Total includes the application fee, license-class fee, document fees and the MCTD fee if applicable. Enhanced permit +$30.00. No separate knowledge-test retest fee is listed. |
| Minimum age | 16 |
| Where to book | NYS DMV test booking and locations (official site) |
The New York written test (Class D learner permit knowledge test) has 20 questions; you need 14 of 20 to pass, per NYS DMV; questions come from the official New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) (no MV-21 revision date printed).
Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYS DMV) official pages, checked October 13, 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | Application for a Permit (MV-44); proofs of identity, age and residence totalling six points or more (list in ID-44), at least one with your signature; Social Security number. Parent/guardian completes MV-45 where needed and must attend. Vision test (20/40 in at least one eye) at the office. |
|---|---|
| Retake | No waiting period for the in-office test is stated on the pages read. OKTA (school-based online test): 'Students who fail the test can take it again online as many times as the school allows.' |
| Attempts | No attempt cap stated. After passing the online permit test, an office visit within the first 3 business days means you 'will be required to re-take and pass your permit test in the office'. |
| 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. Touch-screen or paper. OKTA online test: English and Spanish. |
| Road signs | US road signs as shown in the NYS Driver's Manual, Chapter 4 (MV-21: 'Know the signs shown below and what they indicate. You will be asked about them on your written test.'); also listed on the DMV 'Road Signs You Must Know' page. |
| Handbook | New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) — No MV-21 revision date printed; manual text '© Copyright 2018'; PDF served at the handbook URL was generated 20 Apr 2026 read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | October 13, 2026 |
New York road signs test
US road signs as shown in the NYS Driver's Manual, Chapter 4 (MV-21: 'Know the signs shown below and what they indicate. You will be asked about them on your written test.'); also listed on the DMV 'Road Signs You Must Know' page. Practice them in the free New York road signs test or browse the United States sign library.
New York written test: common questions
How many questions are on the New York permit test?
The New York written test has 20 questions, per NYS DMV.
What is the pass mark for the New York permit test?
You need 14 of 20 to pass, per NYS DMV.
Is the New York permit test hard?
You need 14 of 20 (2 of 4 road signs and 12 of 16 rules of the road) to pass, so in the official 20-question format you can get at most 6 wrong overall, and each section has its own mark. The best preparation is to study the official New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) (no MV-21 revision date printed) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the New York permit test cost?
$80 — Class D/DJ learner permit and license fee, applicant aged 16 to 16½, outside the MCTD, per NYS DMV.
Is there a free New York permit practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free New York written test practice tests for 2026, each with 20 questions and the official pass mark of 14 of 20 (2 of 4 road signs and 12 of 16 rules of the road), plus a free road-sign quiz.
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Official handbook
Written test questions come from the official New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21). Read the New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) on the official site.
Last updated October 13, 2026. Facts checked against New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYS DMV) official pages. This site is independent and is not run by NYS DMV.