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New York Permit Test (DMV Written Test) Exam Cram Sheet (2026)
The highest-yield points on the New York Permit Test (DMV Written Test)exam, grouped by the exam's real content areas. Print it, review the ones you keep missing, then drill them with free practice questions.
20questions
14/20 (70%), incl. at least 2 of 4 road-sign questionsto pass
5content areas
Traffic Signs & Signals
22% of the exam- Sign shapes and colors
- Traffic lights
- Pavement markings
Rules of the Road & Right of Way
24% of the exam- Intersections
- Turns and red lights
- Roundabouts and school buses
Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
18% of the exam- Move Over law
- Trucks and blind spots
- Seat belts and restraints
Speed & Driving Conditions
18% of the exam- Speed limits
- Basic speed rule
- Following distance and skids
Alcohol, Drugs & NY Points and Junior Licence
18% of the exam- Blood alcohol limits
- Zero Tolerance and implied consent
- Junior licence and points
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Study aid, not a substitute for the official material — always confirm the current rule with NYS Driver's Manual (dmv.ny.gov). Last verified: August 2026.