New York · Permit test
Start with the free official manual and DMV’s own quizzes. Every question on the test comes from the manual. If you want more practice, the apps and websites below are the ones people actually use. We checked each one’s price and what you get for free in October 2026.
Every test question comes from here. Chapters 4 to 11 are the ones the written test covers, so you can skip the first three. You can also pick up a free printed copy at any DMV office.
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One quiz for each chapter from 4 to 11, plus a road-signs quiz and an all-chapters quiz. DMV says they use real test questions. They show your score but don’t explain the answers.
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DMV’s own chart of the 16 signs to know, with a short quiz. Worth learning by heart, since missing 3 of the 4 sign questions fails the test.
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Game-style practice with a short version of the handbook. 600+ New York questions, according to the store listing. Very well rated: 4.7 stars from about 238,000 ratings on the App Store.
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These two are the same company. The website’s free tests are generous and you don’t need an account. Premium adds an exam simulator and cheat sheets. The DMV Genie app has 4.8 stars from about 184,000 ratings.
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Lots of free tests in the real 20-question format, in English and Spanish. The one-time Premium price is easier to budget for than a weekly subscription.
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The most-rated New York-only app: 4.8 stars from about 6,700 ratings. Works offline and has flashcards. Be aware the iPhone version hasn’t been updated since 2020.
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More than 550 questions in English and Spanish, plus the official manuals built in. Some users say the Spanish wording is hard to follow.
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A newer app, updated in 2026, with questions in English and French and the official manual for offline reading. No account needed.
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Channels like DMV Permit Practice Test go through New York questions out loud. Good if you learn better by listening. They’re unofficial, so check anything surprising against the manual.
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Some high schools run the written test on site, from age 15 years and 11 months, in English or Spanish. You still apply for the permit itself at a DMV office.
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Driving schools mostly teach the driving itself, not the written test. Use DMV’s finder to search near your city or ZIP code.
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Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.