The New York permit test consists of 20 multiple-choice questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 14 of these questions, which corresponds to a passing score of 70%
. Among these 20 questions, 4 specifically relate to road signs, and you must answer at least 2 of those correctly to avoid automatic failure
. The test covers topics such as New York traffic laws, road signs, safe driving practices, right-of-way rules, speed limits, seat belt laws, and handling emergency vehicles
. Note: While some sources mention a passing score of 80% (16 out of 20), the official and most commonly cited passing score is 70% (14 out of 20)
. In summary:
- Number of questions: 20
- Passing score: At least 14 correct answers (70%)
- Road sign questions: 4, with at least 2 correct required
- Test format: Multiple choice, no time limit
This applies to both in-person and online permit tests in New York
