New York Driving Test Routes (NY)
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New York DMV Directory & Test Routes
Albany Driving Test Routes
Albany DMV, 855 Central Avenue, Albany NY 12204
Albion Driving Test Routes
Albion DMV, NE Corner of State Street facing Platt Street, Albion NY 14411
Queens Driving Test Routes
Alley Pond Park DMV, 76th Ave, Between 226th St and Cloverdale Blvd., Queens NY 11364
Amsterdam Driving Test Routes
Amsterdam DMV, Lindbergh Avenue, Amsterdam NY 12010
Queens Driving Test Routes
Aqueduct Raceway - Resorts World Casino, 110-00 Rockaway Blvd, Ozone Park, Queens NY 11420
Astoria Driving Test Routes
Astoria Auto - Temporary Location, 19th Avenue, Between Hazen Street and 19th Road (temporary location), Astoria NY 11102
Astoria Driving Test Routes
Astoria DMV, 20th Avenue - Facing 24th Street, Astoria NY 11102
Astoria Driving Test Routes
Astoria DMV Road Test Site, 19th Avenue, Hazen St, Astoria NY 11102
Astoria Driving Test Routes
Astoria Heights - DMV, 19th Ave, Between 47th Street and 49th Street, Astoria NY 11105
Astoria Driving Test Routes
Astoria Heights - DMV, 19th Ave, Between 47th Street and 49th Street, Astoria NY 11105
Astoria Driving Test Routes
Astoria Park - DMV, Astoria Park South, Between 18th Street and 21st Street, Astoria NY 11102
Astoria Driving Test Routes
Astoria Park - DMV, Astoria Park South between 18th Street and 21st Street, Astoria NY 11102
Uniondale Driving Test Routes
At the Nassau Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale NY 11553
Ballston Spa Driving Test Routes
Ballston Spa DMV, Bath Street facing Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa NY 12020
Batavia Driving Test Routes
Batavia DMV, Washington Avenue between Jefferson and Porter, Facing Jefferson, Batavia NY 14020
Bath Driving Test Routes
Bath DMV, East Washington Street facing Liberty Street, Bath NY 14810
Brooklyn Driving Test Routes
Beverly Road DMV, 1067 Schenectady Ave, Brooklyn NY 11203
Binghamton Driving Test Routes
Binghamton DMV, 81 Chenango St, Binghamton NY 13904
Brentwood Driving Test Routes
Brentwood DMV, 50 Grand Blvd, Brentwood NY 11717
Brockport Driving Test Routes
Brockport DMV, King Street across Municipal Parking lot, Brockport NY 14420
Buffalo Driving Test Routes
Buffalo DMV, William Street, Between Davey and North Ogden Streets., Buffalo NY 14202
Canandaigua Driving Test Routes
Canandaigua DMV, Parking lot Corner of Pleasant & Ontario Streets, Canandaigua NY 14424
Canton Driving Test Routes
Canton DMV, 80 NY-310, Canton NY 13617
Carmel Driving Test Routes
Carmel DMV, Vink Drive, Carmel NY 10512
Catskill Driving Test Routes
Catskill DMV, West Main Street, Facing Bridge Street, Catskill NY 12414
Centereach Driving Test Routes
Centereach DMV, 161 Centereach Mall, Centereach NY 11720
Churchville Driving Test Routes
Churchville DMV, Park Road and Park Extension, Churchville NY 14428
Cobleskill Driving Test Routes
Cobleskill DMV, Sunshine Drive (fairgrounds entrance) facing South Grand Street, Cobleskill NY 12043
Brooklyn Driving Test Routes
Coney Island DMV, 2875 W 8th St, Brooklyn NY 11224
Cooperstown Driving Test Routes
Cooperstown DMV, Main Street just below the County Building, Cooperstown NY 13326
Corning Driving Test Routes
Corning DMV, Corning Boulevard, Corning NY 14830
Cortland Driving Test Routes
Cortland DMV, 112 River St, Cortland NY 13045
Oakland Gardens Driving Test Routes
Cunningham Park DMV, 79-0-79-82 Hollis Hills Terrace, Oakland Gardens NY 11366
Dansville Driving Test Routes
Dansville DMV, Jefferson Street facing north, across from West Jefferson Street Extension, Dansville NY 14437
Delhi Driving Test Routes
Delhi DMV, 5 Elm Street, Delhi NY 13753
Deposit Driving Test Routes
Deposit DMV, Dean Street, Deposit NY 13754
Brooklyn Driving Test Routes
Ditmas Avenue DMV, Ditmas Ave &, E 86th St, Brooklyn NY 11236
Staten Island Driving Test Routes
Dugdale DMV, Dugdale Street between Riga Street and Mill Road, Staten Island NY 10306
Staten Island Driving Test Routes
Dugdale DMV (Richmond County), 133 Dugdale St, Staten Island NY 10306
Dunkirk Driving Test Routes
Dunkirk DMV, East side of Washington Street, facing 5th between 5th and 6th Streets, Dunkirk NY 14048
East Aurora Driving Test Routes
East Aurora DMV, North side of Hamlin Park, Prospect Avenue, East Aurora NY 14052
East Rochester Driving Test Routes
East Rochester DMV, Garfield & Maple, East Rochester NY 14445
Elizabethtown Driving Test Routes
Elizabethtown DMV, 7559 Court St, Elizabethtown NY 12932
Elmira Driving Test Routes
Elmira DMV, Gleason Street, Elmira NY 14904
Rochester Driving Test Routes
Emerson & Glide DMV, South West Corner of Emerson & Glide Streets, Rochester NY 14613
Endicott Driving Test Routes
Endicott DMV, 137 Washington Ave, Endicott NY 13760
Falconer Driving Test Routes
Falconer DMV, West side of Homestead Street, West Main Street, Falconer NY 14733
Staten Island Driving Test Routes
Father Capodanno Blvd. DMV, 1187 Father Capodanno Blvd, Staten Island NY 10306
Fishkill Driving Test Routes
Fishkill DMV, 1-3 Geering Way, Fishkill NY 12524
Staten Island Driving Test Routes
Fox Hills DMV, North side of Mosel Avenue, Facing Pierce Street, Staten Island NY 10301
Queens Driving Test Routes
Fresh Meadows DMV, 194-03 58th Ave, Queens NY 11365
Fulton Driving Test Routes
Fulton DMV, 200 N 2nd St, Fulton NY 13069
Garden City Park Driving Test Routes
Garden City Park DMV, Thorens Ave, Garden City Park NY 11040
Geneseo Driving Test Routes
Geneseo DMV, Northeast corner of North and Church Streets, Geneseo NY 14454
Glens Falls Driving Test Routes
Glens Falls DMV, Katherine Street, Facing Geer Street, Glens Falls NY 12801
Goshen Driving Test Routes
Goshen DMV, 255 Main St #1fl, Goshen NY 10924
Gouverneur Driving Test Routes
Gouverneur DMV, 1227 US-11, Gouverneur NY 13642
Greenwich Driving Test Routes
Greenwich DMV, Academy Street, In front of Town Hall facing north, Greenwich NY 12834
Hauppauge Driving Test Routes
Hauppauge DMV, 250 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Hauppauge NY 11788
Bronx Driving Test Routes
Havemeyer Avenue DMV, 664 Havemeyer Ave, Bronx NY 10473
Herkimer Driving Test Routes
Herkimer DMV, 109 Mary St # 1111, Herkimer NY 13350
Hicksville Driving Test Routes
Hicksville DMV, Jefry Ln &, Mulberry St, Hicksville NY 11801
Hornell Driving Test Routes
Hornell DMV, Maple Street, Hornell NY 14843
Hudson Driving Test Routes
Hudson DMV, Hudson Avenue facing Union Street, Hudson NY 12534
Ithaca Driving Test Routes
Ithaca DMV, 301 3rd St, Ithaca NY 14850
Jamaica Driving Test Routes
Jamaica DMV, 115 Avenue between Van Wyck Blvd. And 140 Street, Facing 140 Street., Jamaica NY 11420
Jamaica Driving Test Routes
Jamaica DMV, 115 Avenue between Van Wyck Blvd. And 140 Street, Facing 140 Street., Jamaica NY 11420
Watertown Driving Test Routes
Jefferson DMV, 175 Arsenal St, Watertown NY 13601
Johnstown Driving Test Routes
Johnstown DMV, South side of Washington Street, Facing Bridge Street, Johnstown NY 12095
Kingston Driving Test Routes
Kingston DMV, Dietz Stadium, Kingston NY 12401
Fresh Meadows Driving Test Routes
Kissena Park DMV, 56-1 164th St, Fresh Meadows NY 11365
Cambria Heights Driving Test Routes
Laurelton DMV, 24-120 Francis Lewis Blvd, Cambria Heights NY 11413
Staten Island Driving Test Routes
Lenevar Avenue DMV, 1074 Edgegrove Ave, Staten Island NY 10309
Lockport Driving Test Routes
Lockport DMV, West side of Hawley Street, Between Ontario and Niagara, Lockport NY 14094
Lowville Driving Test Routes
Lowville DMV, 7513 E State St, Lowville NY 13367
Lyons Driving Test Routes
Lyons DMV, Pearl Street facing William Street, Lyons NY 14489
Malone Driving Test Routes
Malone DMV, 50-48 Raymond St, Malone NY 12953
Maspeth Driving Test Routes
Maspeth DMV, 50 Street - Between 55 Avenue & 56 Road, Face south toward 56 Road, Maspeth NY 11378
Massena Driving Test Routes
Massena CDL, 21 Harrowgate Commons, Massena NY 13662
Massena Driving Test Routes
Massena DMV, 21 Harrowgate Commons, Massena NY 13662
Middle Village Driving Test Routes
Middle Village DMV, On Juniper Blvd. North, Facing 78th Street, Middle Village NY 11379
Middletown Driving Test Routes
Middletown DMV, 67-75 Highland Ave, Middletown NY 10940
Millbrook Driving Test Routes
Millbrook DMV, 23-1 Reservoir Dr, Millbrook NY 12545
Monticello Driving Test Routes
Monticello DMV, Government Drive, Adjacent to Sullivan County Government Center, Monticello NY 12701
New Rochelle Driving Test Routes
New Rochelle DMV, 149-199 Guion Pl, New Rochelle NY 10801
Newburgh Driving Test Routes
Newburgh DMV, 34-52 Prospect St, Newburgh NY 12550
Niagara Falls Driving Test Routes
Niagara Falls DMV, East side of 39th Street between Chapin and Walnut Streets, Facing north toward Walnut Street, Niagara Falls NY 14301
North Tonawanda Driving Test Routes
North Tonawanda DMV, Thompson Street, Towards Lincoln Avenue, North Tonawanda NY 14120
Norwich Driving Test Routes
Norwich DMV, 5 Court St, Norwich NY 13815
Ogdensburg Driving Test Routes
Ogdensburg DMV, 206 Ford St, Ogdensburg NY 13669
Old Forge Driving Test Routes
Old Forge DMV, 183 Park Ave, Old Forge NY 13420
Olean Driving Test Routes
Olean DMV, North Union Street between First Street and Brookview Avenue, Facing Brookview Avenue, Olean NY 14760
Utica Driving Test Routes
Oneida DMV, 321 Main St, Utica NY 13421
Orangeburg Driving Test Routes
Orangeburg DMV, 75 Dutch Hill Rd, Orangeburg NY 10962
Orchard Park Driving Test Routes
Orchard Park DMV, West Highland Avenue, Facing West, Orchard Park NY 14127
Owego Driving Test Routes
Owego, 56 Main St, Owego NY 13827
Queens Driving Test Routes
Ozone Park DMV, 84-02 106th Ave, Queens NY 11417
Patchogue Driving Test Routes
Patchogue DMV, 15 Cedar Ave, Patchogue NY 11772
Patterson Driving Test Routes
Patterson DMV (Putnam County), 1142 NY-311, Patterson NY 12563
Peekskill Driving Test Routes
Peekskill DMV, 970 Orchard St, Peekskill NY 10566
Penn Yan Driving Test Routes
Penn Yan DMV, 101-199 Court St (Yates County Building), Penn Yan NY 14527
Plattsburgh Driving Test Routes
Plattsburgh DMV, 137 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh NY 12901
Port Jervis Driving Test Routes
Port Jervis DMV, 9 E View Pl, Port Jervis NY 12771
Poughkeepsie Driving Test Routes
Poughkeepsie DMV, 10 Lincoln Ave, Poughkeepsie NY 12601
Pulaski Driving Test Routes
Pulaski DMV, 2 Broad St, Pulaski NY 13142
Brooklyn Driving Test Routes
Red Hook DMV, 113 Bay St, Brooklyn NY 11231
Flushing Driving Test Routes
Ridgewood DMV, 19-06 Stanhope St, Flushing NY 11385
Bronx Driving Test Routes
Riverdale DMV, 2500 W 234th St, Bronx NY 10463
Riverhead Driving Test Routes
Riverhead DMV, 165 Columbus Ave, Riverhead NY 11901
Rome Driving Test Routes
Rome DMV, 301 W Dominick St, Rome NY 13440
Queens Driving Test Routes
Rosedale DMV, h 147th Ave, Queens NY 11413
Salamanca Driving Test Routes
Salamanca DMV, North side of Sycamore Street, Facing West, Salamanca NY 14779
Schenectady Driving Test Routes
Schenectady DMV, Brower Street, Between Altamont and Van Velson, Schenectady NY 12305
Brooklyn Driving Test Routes
Seaview DMV, 10335 Seaview Ave, Brooklyn NY 11236
Seneca Falls Driving Test Routes
Seneca Falls DMV, South Street between Bridge Street and Ovid Street, Seneca Falls NY 13148
Sidney Driving Test Routes
Sidney DMV, River Street, Sidney NY 13838
Staten Island Driving Test Routes
Snug Harbor DMV, 1045 Richmond Ter, Staten Island NY 10301
Sodus Driving Test Routes
Sodus DMV, 39 Gaylord Street, Sodus NY 14551
Laurelton Driving Test Routes
Springfield Gardens DMV, 138th Rd, Laurelton NY 11413
Brooklyn Driving Test Routes
Starrett City DMV, Van Siclen Ave, Flatlands Ave, Brooklyn NY 11239
Staten Island Driving Test Routes
Staten Island #2 DMV, 475 Grandview Ave, Staten Island NY 10303
Stony Point Driving Test Routes
Stony Point DMV, Route 210 (Rockland County 106), Stony Point NY 10980
Bronx Driving Test Routes
Strang Avenue DMV, Strang Ave, Bronx NY 10466
Syosset Driving Test Routes
Syosset Motorcycle, Robbins Lane and Aerial Way, Syosset NY 11791
Syracuse Driving Test Routes
Syracuse DMV, 4671 Onondaga Blvd, Syracuse NY 13204
Tarrytown Driving Test Routes
Tarrytown CDL, 635-621 Old White Plains Road, Tarrytown NY 10591
Tonawanda Driving Test Routes
Tonawanda DMV, Roosevelt Avenue, Between William and Grove Streets, Tonawanda NY 14150
Staten Island Driving Test Routes
Travis Road DMV, Wild Avenue, Between Alberta Avenue and E Service Road, Staten Island NY 10314
Troy Driving Test Routes
Troy DMV, 107th Street, Between 3rd and 4th Avenues facing 3rd Avenue, Troy NY 12182
Utica Driving Test Routes
Utica DMV, 321 Main St, Utica NY 13501
Wantagh Driving Test Routes
Wantagh DMV, Express Way, Wantagh NY 11793
Warsaw Driving Test Routes
Warsaw DMV, 6 Perry Ave, Warsaw NY 14569
Watertown Driving Test Routes
Watertown DMV, 175 Arsenal St, Watertown NY 13601
Watkins Glen Driving Test Routes
Watkins Glen DMV, Fifth & North Decatur, Watkins Glen NY 14891
Wellsville Driving Test Routes
Wellsville DMV, Loder Street, Between Genesee and Central, Wellsville NY 14895
White Plains Driving Test Routes
White Plains Auto & Motorcycle, Cross Westchester Expy, White Plains NY 10601
Whitestone Driving Test Routes
Whitestone DMV, 153-2-153-74 14th Rd, Whitestone NY 11357
Yonkers Driving Test Routes
Yonkers DMV, 94-98 Vredenburgh Ave, Yonkers NY 10704
Yorktown Heights Driving Test Routes
Yorktown DMV, 1820-1840 Commerce St, Yorktown Heights NY 10598
The Bronx Driving Test Routes
Zarega Avenue DMV, 693-667 Zerega Ave, The Bronx NY 10473
Keeping Routes Current
One day it’s a new bike lane in Queens, the next it’s a detour in Albany. Updates matter because they change the format of your road test.
We make sure our routes don’t go out of date:
We monitor - GPS recordings of actual tests paint an accurate picture of the routes.
We listen - feedback from learners and instructors helps us spot changes fast.
We update - the routes you practice are the same ones examiners use today, not last year.
Spend your time practicing the right roads, building confidence, and walk into your New York DMV test knowing exactly what to expect.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No - NY DMV requires you to perform proper mirror and shoulder checks, and look directly behind when backing up. Using your camera alone is not acceptable.
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You need at least 50 hours of supervised practice driving, including 15 hours at night (after sunset). Either your parent or guardian needs to sign-off these hours using the Certification of Supervised Driving (MV-262) form.
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If you’re under 18, you need to hold your learner permit for a minimum of 6 months before you can schedule a NY road test.
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Yes - you need to complete a "5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course" (or driver education equivalent) before you take your road test.
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Your valid NY learner’s permit.
The MV-278 or MV-285 certificate (Pre-Licensing or Driver Ed).
The MV-262 form certifying that you’ve done 50 supervised hours (if you’re under 18).
A safe, registered and insured vehicle with all safety elements working.
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The driving portion of the test typically takes around 15-20 minutes (varying by DMV office and traffic).
During your test you’ll perform turns, lane changes, stops at intersections, back up, and parallel park.
Learning to Drive in New York
From that first learner permit to getting your full license - here’s what your leaner path will look like.
1. Getting Your Learner Permit
How old do you need to be? - You must be 16 years old to start the process.
What you’ll do first:
Study the New York Driver’s Manual: learn the NY traffic laws, signs, and safe-driving practices.
Gather your documents: proof of identity, Social Security number, and proof of NY residency.
Pass your tests: both vision and written (knowledge) tests are required.
Supervised driving rules:
Once you have your learner permit, you must always drive with a supervising driver who is at least 21 years old and has a valid license.
2. Pre-Licensing & Practice
Pre-Licensing Course (or Driver Education):
Before you can take a road test, you’ll need to complete a 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course (or a more extensive driver education course). These teach you the road rules that examiners expect.
Practice Driving Hours:
If you’re under 18, you must log 50 hours of supervised driving practice, including at least 15 hours driven at night. Your parent or guardian must certify these hours on form MV-262.
Hold the Permit Long Enough:
You will need to have held your learner permit for at least six months before scheduling your road test. This waiting period is designed so you can gain enough real driving experience.
3. Taking the Road Test
What you’ll need on the day:
Your license permit.
Proof you completed your pre-licensing (or driver ed) and the MV-262 certificate if needed.
A safe, registered, fully-insured vehicle that will pass a safety inspection (lights, seat belts, mirrors, etc.).
What the road test involves:
The road test usually consists of around 15-20 minutes of driving (duration can vary per DMV location). During this time you’ll be assessed on your basic driving skills: turning, stopping, obeying signs, backing up, lane changes, and observation (mirrors & blind spots).
4. Junior License & Restrictions (under 18)
After you pass your road test, if you're under 18, you’ll move into a junior license stage which has certain restrictions under New York’s Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) law.
Key restrictions include:
When you can drive: In some regions (like Upstate NY), you can drive without a supervising driver during certain hours (e.g. 5 AM to 9 PM). But rules differ in NYC and Long Island.
Passenger limits: You can't have more than one passenger under 21 unless they’re a family member or you are travelling with a supervising adult.
Seat belt laws: Everyone in the car must wear seat belts.
5. Tips to Help You Along the Way
Take advantage of online sample tests to practice what you’ll see on the test.
Drive in different conditions - city traffic, highways, night time - build wider experience.
Practice maneuvers like backing-up or parking until you feel confident.
Read the NY DMV’s Driver Manual often - test questions are directly based on it.
Online NY Learner Driver Resources
NY State Driver’s Manual
This is your most important guidebook for all rules of the road. It covers NY traffic laws, signs, safe driving tips, defensive driving, sharing the road, and much more.
Driver’s Manual & Practice Tests
Download the full manual, or use the online version with interactive practice tests. Test what you’ve learned chapter by chapter - building confidence befoe the real thing.
Schedule & Take a Road Test
How to arrange your road test: what you need (learner permit, course certificate, supervised driving hours), how to pick a date, and what exactly to expect on test-day.
Prepare for and Take Your Permit Test
The steps necessary to get your learner permit. Discover which documents to bring, what the permit test covers, and the associated fees.
Document Guide
Before you head to your nearest DMV, this guide will help you make sure you’ve got all the correct documents, proofs of identity, residency, etc.
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