Practice permits, restrictions for new drivers and points, with questions based on the New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21).
Only your supervising driver
The front seat is reserved for your supervising driver while you hold a junior permit.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 1, Driver Licenses
20/40 in at least one eye
Glasses or contact lenses may be used. If you can't pass, the DMV Call Center can give you further instructions.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 1, Driver Licenses
2 of the 4
Besides reaching 14 correct answers overall, you must get two of the four sign questions right.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 1, Driver Licenses
Six months
A speeding conviction or certain other violations during those six months lead to a suspension.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 2, How to Keep Your License
At least six months
The permit must stay valid for six months. Time spent suspended or revoked doesn't count.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 1, Driver Licenses
Automatic parallel parking
Adaptive cruise control is also not permitted. The examiner checks that you drive safely without relying on such systems.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 13, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
Within 10 days
You can do this online or by mail, and you also write the new address on the back of your license.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 1, Driver Licenses
At least 15
The 50 practice hours must include at least 15 hours after sunset.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 1, Driver Licenses
At least 21
The supervisor needs a license valid for the vehicle and must sit in the front seat with you.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 1, Driver Licenses
No, it does not
This crash prevention course is a separate program. New drivers still need a pre-licensing or driver education course.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 1, Driver Licenses
We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) (Undated PDF, file created 2026-04-20; copyright line reads 2018 edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
DMV Decoded is an independent guide, not a government agency. This practice test is not connected to the New York State DMV, and your actual test will have different questions. Study the handbook, and check the agency's website for current rules.