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New York permit-test study plan

How to study the New York Driver's Manual

Checked against official state sources · October 1, 2026

New York publishes the exact written-test target: 20 questions, 14 correct overall, and at least 2 correct among the 4 road-sign questions.

  • 20questions
  • 14correct overall
  • 2 of 4sign questions

Study rules of the road and safe driving

Cover right-of-way, speed, lane use, passing, parking, sharing the road, alcohol/drug laws and defensive driving.

Road signs have their own minimum

At least 2 of the 4 road-sign questions must be answered correctly even if your overall score is high enough.

Under 18: learn regional GDL rules

Upstate, NYC and Long Island have different supervision and junior-license privileges.

Use DMV's chapter quizzes and practice tests

Practice from the current manual rather than memorizing third-party answer banks.

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    Official sources

    1. NY DMV — Driver's Manual
    2. NY DMV — ID-44 Permit / License Application Guide
    3. NY DMV — Learner Permit Restrictions
    4. NY DMV — Graduated License Law
    5. NY DMV — Important Information About Learner Permits MV-500H
    6. NY DMV — Pre-Licensing Course
    7. NY DMV — Prepare / Schedule Road Test
    8. NY DMV — Fee Information

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