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NY / OFFICIAL RESOURCE GUIDE

The New York
driver handbook.

Use the handbook as your source of truth. This page helps you find it, understand what to look for, and turn reading into focused practice.

Open the official handbook
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Your reading path.

  1. 01
    Road signs & signals

    Recognize the message before you reach the sign.

  2. 02
    Right of way

    Work through intersections, turns, and shared spaces.

  3. 03
    Safe driving

    Build space, awareness, and good decisions.

  4. 04
    Parking & stopping

    Know where and how to leave your vehicle safely.

  5. 05
    Rules of the road

    Understand lane choices, passing, and road markings.

STATE CHECKLIST

Before your appointment.

The online manual identifies Chapters 4–11 as the material needed for the Class D, DJ, or E learner-permit written test.

The Class D permit test has 20 multiple-choice questions; at least 14 correct are required, including at least two of four sign questions.

Before the first license, applicants generally pass vision and knowledge tests and complete the required pre-licensing course and road test.

Permit eligibility, documents, fees, and appointment details can change. Confirm those details with New York State Department of Motor Vehicles before you go.