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New York DMV
Practice Test 2026

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20
Questions on exam
70%
To pass
14
Correct answers

NY · Handbook data

Key New York rules at a glance

Extracted directly from the official DMV handbook. Values left blank aren't explicitly stated in the handbook.

Adult BAC limit
0.08%
Under-21 BAC limit
0.02%
Point system
11 or more points within 18 months triggers suspension notification
Teen curfew
9pm-5am (varies by region; NYC/Long Island/Upstate)
Teen passenger limit
Junior: no more than one passenger under 21 unless immediate family or supervising parent
Cell phone (teen)
Texting/cell phone violation = 120-day suspension of junior permit/license
Cell phone (adult)
Hand-held mobile devices illegal while driving
Right turn on red
allowed unless posted; PROHIBITED in NYC unless sign permits
Move-over law
yes - must exercise care to avoid colliding with stopped emergency vehicles
Open container
prohibited - illegal to drink or possess open container in vehicle on roadway
Child seat
Under 4 in federally approved child seat; rear-facing until age 2; ages 4-7 in booster; ages 8-15 must wear seat belt

Notable New York-specific rules

  • Junior license (Class DJ) for 16-17 year olds with NYC/Long Island/Upstate region-specific restrictions
  • Aggravated DWI threshold at 0.18 BAC
  • School bus drivers cannot turn right on red on any signal
  • Zero Tolerance: under 21 with .02-.07 BAC = 6-month suspension

Chapter 1 Junior Operator Restrictions; Chapter 2 Point System; Chapter 8 Seat Belts; Alcohol/Drugs section

About the New York DMV test

The New York DMV written knowledge test has 20 questions. You need to answer 14 correctly (70%) to pass and get your NY driver's license or learner's permit.

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NY note: Must answer at least 2 of 4 road sign questions correctly; lowest passing score (70%)

New York DMV test FAQ

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New York 未滿21歲駕駛人的血液酒精濃度(BAC)上限是多少?

New York 未滿21歲駕駛人的 BAC 上限為0.02%,即所謂的零容忍法。任何未滿21歲的駕駛人 BAC 達0.02%或以上,駕照將被自動吊銷。

NY-specific

New York 駕照累積多少記點會被吊銷?

New York 駕照在18個月內累積11點或以上會被吊銷。記點範圍從2點(使用手機)到11點(超速超過限速40英里以上)不等。

NY-specific

New York 未滿18歲初級駕照(DJ 級)有哪些限制?

未滿18歲的初級駕照持有人開車時不能使用任何手機或電子裝置(包括免持聽筒),不能在晚上9點到早上5點之間開車(日光節約時間期間為晚上9點到早上6點),且不能搭載未滿21歲的乘客(直系親屬除外)。

How many questions are on the New York DMV test?

The New York DMV written test has 20 multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws, road signs, safe driving, and state-specific rules.

What score do I need to pass the NY DMV test?

You need to answer 14 questions correctly, which is 70%. Our practice tests match this exact format.

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