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THE ROAD TEST The road test or driving test is the final step in order to obtain a driver's licence in the state of New York. Road Tests are administered by the Department of Motor Vehicles. During the Road Test a Department of Motor Vehicles examiner will evaluate your ability to handle the motor vehicle and your ability to interact in traffic safely. In order to be tested you must make an appointment. ROAD TEST APPOINTMENTS
AFTER YOU PASS YOUR ROAD TEST The DMV examiner will give you an interim license that allows you to drive. Keep the interim license with your photo learner permit. You will receive your photo driver license in the mail, in about 2 weeks. If you are under age 18 and have a Class DJ, MJ or DJMJ driver license, you must obey the restrictions for junior drivers (Graduated Driver License (GDL) Law and restrictions on drivers under age 18) If you fail your test Don't worry, your learner permit remains valid until the expiration date. You can schedule another road test, but you will need to wait at least one day to take the test again. |
WHAT YOU NEED FPOR YOUR ROAD TEST
If you are taking a motorcycle road test you will also need:
Department of Motor Vehicles Road Test Scheduling System Phone Number ☏ 518-402-2100 |
ROAD TEST PREPARATION
If you are under age 18, before you take your road test you must
- Steering: Steer smoothly whether you are driving straight ahead, turning or backing up.
- Acceleration: Accelerate smoothly and moderately. Don't race the engine or cause it to stall.
- Braking: Bring the vehicle to a stop gently. Start braking well before your stopping position to avoid abrupt stops. Make sure you stop your vehicle in the proper position of the lane.
- Clutch/Gears: Always be sure your vehicle is in the correct gear. With either an automatic or a manual transmission, shift into the proper gear at the right time without "grinding" the gears.
- Speed: Obey the posted speed limit, of course, but also adjust your speed properly due to weather, road, visibility and traffic conditions.
- Following distance: Keep an adequate space "cushion" between your vehicle and those you are following. Use the "two second rule" described in the Driver's Manual. Be sure to increase your following distance in poor weather or visibility.
- Traffic signs, signals and markings: Know the meanings of signs, signals and pavement markings, and obey them consistently.
- Stopping position: If a stop is required, stop your vehicle before it reaches an intersecting street. If stop lines or crosswalks are present, stop before crossing them. If your view is blocked after stopping behind the crosswalk, move up until you can clearly see your way, then stop again if necessary.
- Lane selection and position: Keep your vehicle in the proper traffic lane, especially when preparing to make turns. Don't allow room for another vehicle to pass you on the side that you are turning toward.
- Communication: Let other drivers and pedestrians know which way you want to go. Use your directional signals or horn consistently and at the proper times.
- Observation: Look for and identify potential problems or hazards in the traffic around you - not just straight ahead, but behind you and on either side. Check your mirrors frequently, but be sure to look over your shoulder behind you when changing lanes or backing up.
- Anticipate and react: Anticipate possible driving errors by others and be ready to react safely to make up for their mistakes.
If you are under age 18, before you take your road test you must
- Have a minimum of 50 hours of supervised practice driving with
- At least 15 hours at night (after sunset)
- At least 10 hours in moderate to heavy traffic
