New York permit practice tests
5 free practice tests built like the DMV class d written test: 20 questions, 14 correct to pass, with each graded section passed on its own. Every answer is explained and cites the page of the New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) it comes from.
Practice tests
- Practice test 120 questions · answers explained
- Practice test 220 questions · answers explained
- Practice test 320 questions · answers explained
- Practice test 420 questions · answers explained
- Practice test 520 questions · answers explained
- Road signs test25 sign and pavement-marking questions
The New York knowledge test at a glance
| Official test | Class D written test |
|---|---|
| Questions | 20 questions |
| Passing score | 14 of 20 correct (70%) |
| Graded sections | Road signs: 2 of 4 |
| Minimum age for a permit | New York residents can apply for a learner permit at age 16. |
| Permit fee | New York charges one total fee for a first permit and license, based on your age and county. For Class D it ranges from $64.25 (21 and older) to $102.50 (age 17 to 17½ in the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District), and covers the application, license and document fees. |
| Handbook used | New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) |
| Questions last checked | November 2, 2026 |
All New York permit test facts, with sources · New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
How to use these tests
Take one test at a time and read the explanation after every question, including the ones you get right. The five tests share no questions, so working through all of them covers 100 different questions from across the handbook. If you miss a question, the citation tells you which handbook page to re-read.