Checklist for the day of your road test
The day of your road test, you must be on time.
Here's what you need to bring the day of your road test:
https://dmv.ny.gov/driver-license/checklist-day-your-road-test
Schedule & take a road test
How do I schedule my road test?
You can schedule a road test online or by phone at 1-518-402-2100 using the Road Test Scheduling System. You are not required to take your road test in the area of the state where you live. To get the earliest appointment possible, be sure to check multiple locations.
What do I need to schedule a road test?
To schedule a road test, you must
About the Road Test Scheduling System
Forms:
Certification of Supervised Driving (MV-262)
http://dmv.ny.gov/forms/mv262.pdf
The day of your road test, you must be on time.
- arrive up to 30 minutes before the time of your test
- if you are late, the license examiner may need to reschedule your road test.
Here's what you need to bring the day of your road test:
- your photo learner permit
- glasses or contacts, if your permit indicates you need corrective lenses
- your original Pre-licensing Course Certificate (MV-278) or Driver Education Certificate (MV-285), copies are not acceptable
- if you are under 18, a Certification of Supervised Driving (MV-262) completed by your parent or guardian - this must be given to the license examiner each time you take a road test
- a driver age 21 or older who has a license valid to operate the test vehicle
- a vehicle to drive during the test that has a valid registration and inspection, operates properly and is in clean condition
- If you are taking a motorcycle road test you will also need
- a properly operating, registered and inspected motorcycle
- a properly operating, registered and inspected motor vehicle and a driver with a valid driver license to transport the license examiner during your road test.
https://dmv.ny.gov/driver-license/checklist-day-your-road-test
Schedule & take a road test
How do I schedule my road test?
You can schedule a road test online or by phone at 1-518-402-2100 using the Road Test Scheduling System. You are not required to take your road test in the area of the state where you live. To get the earliest appointment possible, be sure to check multiple locations.
What do I need to schedule a road test?
To schedule a road test, you must
- have a valid New York State Learner Permit
- have an original Pre-Licensing Course Certificate (MV-278) or a Driver Education Certificate (MV-285) that has not expired
- provide your DMV ID Number from your Learner Permit (Client ID Number) and date of birth
- have at least one unused test available
- Your ZIP Code - find test locations, directions and ZIP Codes
About the Road Test Scheduling System
- The system offers several of the earliest available dates and times at several sites near your chosen ZIP Code 4
- if you need to reschedule your test, you must cancel your appointment before you can search for a new date (you cannot have more than one appointment at a time)
- tests are almost always on weekdays (only rarely do we schedule road tests on Saturday)
- if you already have an appointment, you can confirm it by entering your 9-digit DMV ID Number from your Learner Permit (Client ID Number)
Forms:
Certification of Supervised Driving (MV-262)
http://dmv.ny.gov/forms/mv262.pdf
