Checklist for the day of your road test

The day of your road test, you must be on time.

  • arrive up to 30 minutes before the time of your test
  • if you are late, the license examiner may need to reschedule your road test

Here's what you need to bring the day of your road test

  • your photo learner permit 
  • glasses or contacts, if your permit indicates you need corrective lenses
  • your original Pre-licensing Course Certificate (MV-278) or Student Certificate of Completion (MV-285), copies are not acceptable
  • if you are under 18, a Certification of Supervised Driving (MV-262) completed by your parent or guardian - this must be given to the license examiner each time you take a road test
  • a driver age 21 or older who has a license valid to operate the test vehicle
  • a vehicle to drive during the test that has a valid registration and inspection, operates properly and is in clean condition 

If you are taking a motorcycle road test you will also need

  • a properly operating, registered and inspected motorcycle 
  • a properly operating, registered and inspected motor vehicle and a driver with a valid driver license to transport the license examiner during your road test

 

Forms:

Certification of Supervised Driving (MV-262) https://dmv.ny.gov/forms/mv262.pdf