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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

NY-specific

纽约州21岁以下驾驶者的血液酒精浓度(BAC)上限是多少?

纽约州21岁以下驾驶者的BAC上限为0.02%,被称为零容忍法。任何21岁以下驾驶者BAC达到0.02%或以上的,其驾照将被自动吊销。

NY-specific

纽约州驾照在什么扣分情况下会被暂停?

纽约州驾驶者在18个月内累计11分或以上将被暂停驾照。扣分从2分(使用手机)到11分(超速超过限速40英里/小时)不等。

NY-specific

纽约州对18岁以下初级驾照(Class DJ)有什么限制?

18岁以下的初级驾照持有者驾驶时不得使用任何手机或电子设备(包括免提);不得在晚上9点至早上5点(或夏令时晚上9点至早上6点)之间驾驶;不得搭载21岁以下的乘客,除非是直系亲属。

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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