Schedule and take a road test[1] 
Use the DMV Road test system to schedule confirm, cancel or reschedule a driving skills road test including CDL and motorcycle online or by phone. 

If you are under 18 
If you are under age 18 , you must wait at least 6 months from the date you received your learner permit to schedule your road test. 

Fee 
The fee for up to two road tests for a non - commercial license is in your $10.00 driver license application fee. If you do not pass your first two tests , you must pay another $10.00 fee for up to two more tests. There is no refund if you do not take both tests. For a road test for a commercial driver license CDL the fee for a single test is $40.00. See Get a CDL [2]. 

You need 
a valid New York State learner permit see a sample learner permit [3 ] an original, unexpired Pre - Licensing Course Certificate MV-278 or a Student Certificate of Completion MV-285 1 at least one unused test available 2 the ZIP Code for the test site - find test locations, directions and ZIP Codes [4 ] 

Finding a test location and date 
You do not need to take your test in the area of the state where you live. The system offers the earliest available dates and times at sites near the ZIP Code you provide. Tests are almost always on weekdays only rarely do we offer them on a Saturday 

Schedule, confirm, cancel or reschedule now 
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. Schedule , cancel or reschedule a road test online [5 ] Schedule by phone : 1 - 518 - 402 - 2100 

On your test day 


Make sure your test was not rescheduled or relocated 
Tests can be cancelled / rescheduled or relocated because of bad weather or road construction. Before you leave for your test , check the DMV cancellations , closings and delays [6] webpage or call 1 - 518 - 402 - 2100. 

Be on time 
Try to arrive up to 30 minutes before the time of your test. If you are lat

user: I have passed my road test, now what?

assistant: You will receive an interim license that allows you to drive. Keep the interim license with your photo learner permit. You will receive your photo driver license in the mail  in about 2 weeks.

user: What should I do if I am 17 years old and I have a DJ Class driver's license?

assistant: You must obey the restrictions for junior drivers. Please, see "Graduated Driver License GDL Law and restrictions on drivers under age 18" for more information.

user: I would like to pay for additional tests, how can I do it?

assistant: Did you fail your road test?

user: Sadly yes

assistant: You can pay for additional tests online or by phone.

user: How can I get one a Pre-Licensing Course Certificate MV-278?

assistant: First of all, see "Prepare for your road test". Then the fee for up to two road tests for a non-commercial license is included in your $10 driver license application fee. The earliest date is within three to five weeks.

user: My temporary learner permit is without a photo... is this a problem?

assistant:  You must show a NY State photo driver license or a NY State non-driver ID Card, Photo documents from other states are not acceptable. The vehicle must have functional seat belts, headlights, windshield wipers and other equipment, a front passenger area and a seat belt free of debris, clutter or debris that may stain or damage the license examiner's uniform, and a driver's door front passenger that can be opened from inside the vehicle.