Study New York-specific rules
Right-of-way rules, school bus laws, and local speed limits are almost guaranteed to show up. Generic test prep misses these.
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What's on the New York DMV test
Step-by-step
The New York DMV written test is what you'll take to qualify for a learner's permit or your first driver's license. You'll answer 20 multiple-choice questions. Passing requires 14 correct (70%). The test isn't timed, and most people finish in about 25 minutes.
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From DrivePass users who passed in New York.
Right-of-way rules, school bus laws, and local speed limits are almost guaranteed to show up. Generic test prep misses these.
The real exam is multiple-choice with subtle distractors. Practice in the same format — our 20-question mocks mirror the DMV exam.
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Top wrong answers based on practice attempts in New York.
At 4-way stops, the car that arrives first goes first. If tied, the one on the right has the right of way.
Speed limits near schools are strictly enforced. Missing this question is one of the most common failures.
The 0.08% BAC limit isn't universal — under 21 it's lower. The test always picks the strictest applicable case.
Curb colors and parking distance from fire hydrants, crosswalks, and driveways trip up most first-timers.
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People also ask
The New York DMV written test has 20 questions. You need to answer at least 14 correctly (70%) to pass.
The New York DMV test fee is $12.5.
Yes, New York accepts ITIN for driver's license applications.
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