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-285 — before 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.