How to prepare for your road test

STEP 1: Prepare for your road test

Before you take your road test, you will need to prepare by

  • Passing the written permit test and getting your New York State Learner Permit

  • Completing a 5- hour course Pre-licensing Course or a high school or college Driver Education Course

  • Reviewing the New York State Driver's Manuel (MV-21)

  • Get plenty of supervised driving practice while following all leaner permit rules about where and when you can drive.

  • Read through the Guidelines for Testing Drivers in Vehicles with Advanced Assistance Systems (ADAS) if applicable.

Important: Practice driving is not permitted at any New York State road test sites.

STEP 2: Schedule a Test

Road Test Scheduling Rules

  • If you're under 18 years old, you must wait a minimum of 6 months after getting your learner permit before you can schedule a road test.

  • The road test scheduling system will show the earliest available test dates and times based on the ZIP code you enter.

  • Waiting lists are not available.

  • Tests are mostly held on weekdays - Saturday testing is only offered occasionally.

    • You're not required to book your test in the country or region where you live - you can test anywhere in New York State.

    • You can check road test locations online before scheduling.

STEP 3: Take the Road Test

Road Test Day Guidelines

What You'll Need to Schedule a Road Test

  • A valid New York State Learner Permit

  • An original and unexpired Pre-Licensing Course Certificate (MV-278) or a student Certificate of Completion (MV-285)

  • The least one unused road test available on your record.

  • Check for updates before leaving - tests may be canceled or moved up due to weather or construction.

  • Arrive up to 15 minutes early. If you're late, you'll have to reschedule.

Bring With You

  • Your photo leaner permit (physical copy).

  • Glasses or contacts if your permit says you need them.

  • Your original Pre-Licensing Certificate or Student Completion Certificate - no copies.

  • Certification of Supervised Driving if under 18, signed by parent/guardian.

A licensed driver:

  • Must be 18+ if they're driving you there, or 21+ if you're driving to the test site,

  • Must have a valid physical drivers license.

  • A safe, clean vehicle with valid registration, insurance, and inspection.

  • NO passengers allowed - only the accompanying licensed driver.

Step 4: Get Your Results

After the road test, the examiner will give you instructions on how to receive your test results by visiting

the road test results website.

Your results will posted to the website after 6 p.m. on the day of your test.

If You Pass

You'll get an interim License online- keep it with your photo learner permit until your official license arrives by mail (about 2 weeks).

All new drivers start with a probation period.

If you're under 18 with Class DJ,MJ, or DJ/MJ license, you must follow junior driver restrictions under the GDL law.

If you fail

If you fail your road test, your learner permit stays valid until it expires.

You can retake the test after 14 days.

After two failed tests, you'll need to pay a fee for additional attempts.

To pay, you must:

  • Have a valid learner permit.

  • Provide your DMV ID number and date of birth.

  • Have no other test appointments scheduled.

  • Pay with credit or debit card,

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