New York DMV Cheat Sheet: Key Numbers
The numbers people mix up most often, on one page. Print it or save it as a PDF and review it before your test.
Knowledge test format
- questions
- 20
- correct to pass
- 14 (70%)
- road sign questions
- 4 (≥ 2)
Learner's permit and teen license rules by state
- Hold the permit at least
- 6 months
Speed limits by state
- Other highways
- 55 mph
Drunk driving laws by state: BAC limits
- Drivers 21+
- 0.08%
- Under 21
- 0.02%
Cell phone laws for drivers by state
- Adults: phone in hand to talk?
- No, only hands-free use is allowed
Parking distances by state
- Fire hydrant
- 15 feet
- Crosswalk at an intersection
- 20 feet
- STOP sign or signal
- 30 feet
- Railroad crossing
- 50 feet
- Fire station driveway
- 20 feet
School bus, move over and bicycle passing laws by state
- Stop from a school bus at least
- 20 feet
- Stopped emergency vehicle
- Move out of the lane next to it if safe, or slow down
Car seat and booster seat laws by state
- Car seat until at least
- 4 years old
License renewal, insurance and points by state
- Points that can suspend your license
- 11 points in 24 months
- Crash must be reported if damage is
- $1,000