VMARE Driving School · NYC

Study guide —
pass your road test.

Tips and techniques from VMARE instructors — so you walk into your NY road test prepared and pass on the first try.

Before your road test
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Road Test Day — What to Bring
NY DMV requirements · bring all of these
Required Documents
Physical photo learner's permit — not digital, must be the physical card
Pre-Licensing Course Certificate (MV-278 or MV-285)
Bring whichever one applies to you:

OPTION A MV-278 — bring the original physical certificate. Copies not accepted.

OPTION B MV-285before 2026: bring the original physical copy. 2026 and after: check with your Driver's Ed school — they may have submitted it online to the DMV directly.

OPTION C Self-Paced Module — send us a screenshot of your completion.
Glasses or contacts if your permit requires corrective lenses
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Mobile ID (MiD) is NOT acceptable — for either driver. Physical documents only.
Under 18 Only
MV-262 — Certification of Supervised Driving — completed by a parent or guardian. Must be given to the examiner every time you take the road test. Download form →
Vehicle & Accompaniment
A licensed driver must bring you to the test site — over 18 to drive the car there, over 21 if sitting inside the car with you during the test. If you're booking through VMARE, your instructor handles this.
If using a rental car — bring the rental agreement + written permission authorizing use of the vehicle for the road test
No passengers other than the accompanying driver are allowed
Booking through VMARE? We handle the car, the rental paperwork, and the accompaniment. You just need to bring your personal documents above.
After the Test
Results posted after 6 PM on test day at roadtestresults.nyrtsscheduler.com
If you fail, you must wait 7 days before retaking
Questions? Text VMARE at 917-617-4520 — we respond fast.
Ready to put it into practice?
Book a lesson with a VMARE instructor — UES & UWS, Manhattan.
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