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Chapter 1 Junior Operator Restrictions; Chapter 2 Point System; Chapter 8 Seat Belts; Alcohol/Drugs section
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%)
The BAC limit for drivers under 21 in New York is 0.02%, known as the Zero Tolerance Law. Any driver under 21 with a BAC of 0.02% or higher will have their license automatically suspended.
A New York driver license will be suspended when you accumulate 11 or more points within an 18-month period. Points range from 2 (cell phone use) to 11 points (speeding more than 40 mph over the limit).
Junior license holders under 18 cannot use any cell phone or electronic device (including hands-free) while driving, cannot drive between 9pm and 5am (or 9pm to 6am during Daylight Saving Time), and cannot carry passengers under age 21 except for immediate family members.
The New York DMV written test has 20 multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws, road signs, safe driving, and state-specific rules.
You need to answer 14 questions correctly, which is 70%. Our practice tests match this exact format.
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