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: Hi, i'm going to take my road test soon, and i know is getting way ahead, but i wanted to know what happens once i pass the test?

assistant: Once you pass your test, the license examiner will give you an interim license. Until you receive your photo drive license by mail in a period of two weeks, the interim license will allow you to drive, so keep it along you photo learner permit all the time.

user: Wow, that's cool, and what if i'm still under 18? Is there any advice you could give me?

assistant: If you still underage, then you must know you have to obey any restrictions for those junior drivers. For more information, please check the Graduated Driver License law and restrictions.

user: Um, ok, i'll check that out. Listen, i went for that myself, but i wanted to know for a friend. Where she can find more information about pre-licensing certificate?

assistant: Very simple. Just need to tell her to check the Prepare for your Road Test document. There she'll find out all the info she wants to know, as the fee she must pay, for example.

user: Thanks, i'll tell her. uh, i don't want to think about it, but, what happens if i fail may test?

assistant: I understand your concerns. In that case, you'll be able to keep using your learner permit until you get another road test.

user: Ok ,but what if my permit expires before that? Can i get a new one and not miss my test?

assistant: Yes, you must get a new one before your new road test. You should check Get a learner permit for more info about it.