New York DMV Driver License Knowledge Test Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the New York DMV Driver License Knowledge Test Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 New York DMV Driver License Knowledge Test terms across 8 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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Topics in the New York DMV Driver License Knowledge Test Vocabulary Game
Traffic control
Special driving conditions
Overtaking rules
Defensive driving
Alcohol and other drugs
Sharing the road
Intersections and turns
Parking
Sources for these terms (20)
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Part 1 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Chapter 2A · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Chapter 2B · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Part 3 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Part 4 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Drunk Driving (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Tips for Driving Safely Around Large Trucks or Buses (FMCSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Bicycle Safety (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Seat Belt Safety: Buckle Up America (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Speeding (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Teen Driving (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 23 U.S.C. 161, Operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated minors (U.S. Code, 2024 Edition) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Part 8 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- New York State Driver's Manual, Chapter 2: How to Keep Your License · Source checked 2026-11-04
- New York State Driver's Manual, Chapter 5: Intersections and Turns · Source checked 2026-11-04
- New York State Driver's Manual, Chapter 7: Parallel Parking · Source checked 2026-11-04
- New York State Driver's Manual, Chapter 8: Defensive Driving · Source checked 2026-11-04
- New York State Driver's Manual, Chapter 9: Alcohol and Other Drugs · Source checked 2026-11-04
- New York State Driver's Manual, Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions · Source checked 2026-11-04
- New York State Driver's Manual, Chapter 11: Sharing the Road · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the NY DMV Permit Test Exam
The New York DMV written knowledge test is the exam you must pass to earn a Class D learner permit and begin driving in New York. It has 20 multiple-choice questions drawn from the New York State Driver's Manual, covering road signs, traffic signals, right-of-way, speed limits, impaired driving, and safe-driving practices. You must answer at least 14 of the 20 questions correctly, including at least 2 of the 4 road-sign questions, to pass. The test is taken at a state or county DMV office, and applicants under 18 have the option to take it online.
Exam sponsor: New York Department of Motor Vehicles. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
20 questions
Time Limit
No fixed time limit
Passing Score
70% (14 of 20)
Exam / Certification Fees
Included in the Class D learner permit fee, $64.25 to $102.50 depending on age and county
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NY DMV Permit Test vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How do the NY DMV Permit Test vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 NY DMV Permit Test terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
Where do the NY DMV Permit Test terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the New York Department of Motor Vehicles content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the New York DMV permit test?
The New York DMV written knowledge test has 20 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 14 correctly to reach the 70% passing score. Four of the 20 questions cover road signs, and you must get at least 2 of those 4 right.
What is the passing score for the NY permit test?
You need 70% to pass, which means 14 of the 20 questions correct. In addition, you must answer at least 2 of the 4 road-sign questions correctly. Missing 3 or more road-sign questions results in a fail even if your overall total is above 70%.