About the New York DMV Permit exam
The New York DMV Permit exam is administered by the New York Department of Motor Vehicles. Like every state, New York adopts the federal standards as a baseline and adds state-specific requirements, fees, and procedures.
- Exam / licence fee: approximately $80 permit; $80 license.
- New York requires 50 hours of supervised driving (15 at night) for applicants under 18; the permit period is minimum 6 months.
To get started, read the official New York handbook (linked above), practice with the tests on this page until you consistently score above 80%, and then schedule your exam with the New York Department of Motor Vehicles.
What's in the New York exam: Practice tests for the standard car learner's permit and driver's license written exam in every US state. Questions cover road signs, rules of the road, and safe driving practices drawn from each state's official driver handbook.