| Alabama road test guide | - Proof of current insurance
| - Vehicle must have all required equipment in working order
| - Location of controls (brake, parking brake, light switch, dimmer switch, wipers, ignition, gear selector)
- Clutch control on a manual transmission
- Posture and hand position on the wheel
- Smooth stop from a low rate of speed
- Backing up about 50 feet, straight and slow
- Stop sign procedure
- Traffic light procedure
- Turn about / three-point turn
- Approach to a corner or intersection
- Right-of-way, including yielding to pedestrians and emergency vehicles
- Stopping and starting on an upgrade (hill)
- Turning with proper signal and lane positioning
- Passing and merging
- Keeping in lane
- Use of horn
- Following distance
- Speed control
| Road Test Study Guide β |
| Alaska road test guide | - Instruction Permit or General Knowledge Test scores (within the last year)
- Current insurance and registration documentation
- Corrective lenses if restriction 1 applies; outside rearview mirrors if restriction 2 applies
- Applicants under 18: Instruction Permit held at least 6 months with no violations in the last 6 months
- Applicants under 18: parent/guardian attendance with ID, or a notarized Parental/Guardian Consent Form (433, or 433M for motorcycle)
| - Current insurance documentation (printed or on device) showing vehicle description and VIN
- Current vehicle registration certificate, printed
- All lights (headlights, parking, brake, tail, turn signals, 4-way flashers) must have actual lenses, not tape
- Windshield free of cracks in the driver's field of vision; working wipers and defroster
- Secure muffler, good tires, functional brakes, working mirrors and horn
- Working passenger seat, seat belts, speedometer, and doors operable from inside and outside
- At least 1/4 tank of fuel
- No tinted windows; studded snow tires only when legal to use
- Rental vehicles: driver must be listed as an authorized driver on the rental agreement
| - Parallel parking
- Backing
- Quick stops
- Turns
- Three-point turns
- Response to traffic signals and stop signs
- Speed control
- Vehicle following distance
- Intersection awareness
| Road Test β |
| Arizona road test guide | - Valid identification, current vehicle registration and proof of insurance
- Instruction permit held at least six months (or a passed written test if over 18)
- Parent or legal guardian accompanying the applicant if under 18
| - Valid registration and current liability insurance (out-of-country insurance not accepted)
- Rental vehicles require the applicant to be listed on the rental agreement
- Working air conditioning required for testing June 1-September 22 after 12pm
- Driver-assistance automation (auto-parking, etc.) must not be used; all maneuvers performed manually
| - Stopping, lane changes, yielding, speed and following-distance control
- Proper turning and parking accuracy
- Seatbelt use
- General ability to operate the vehicle safely
| Road Tests β |
| Arkansas road test guide | - Original driver's license permit (no photocopies or laminated permits)
- An accompanying licensed driver 21 or older with a valid, unexpired hard-copy license (an unrestricted Class D driver age 16+ may drive the applicant to the test center)
- Current proof of insurance (paper or electronic card)
- Current vehicle registration
- Immigration documents, if applicable
- Corrective lenses (contacts or glasses), if used
| - Vehicle must be clean and in good mechanical condition
- Window tint no darker than 25% on front side windows and 10% on rear windows; no tint permitted on the front windshield
- Sun visor/brow strip no more than 5 inches from the center of the windshield
- Current vehicle registration
- Current proof of insurance
| Not stated | Driver's Testing 1-2-3 Skills Checklist (Revised July 7, 2026) β |
| California road test guide | - Another California-licensed driver at least 18 (25 if you're a minor) to accompany you
- Valid proof of vehicle insurance and registration
| - Vehicle must be currently registered, with valid proof of insurance
- Operational headlights, brake lights (both sides), and turn signals (front and back)
- Working horn (audible from at least 200 feet), foot brake, and parking brake
- Working windshield wipers and front defroster (tested if weather requires)
- Functioning seatbelts for driver and examiner, clear unobstructed windshield, and at least 2 rear-view mirrors (one on the left exterior)
| - Parking-lot driving and vehicle control
- Backing up in a straight line
- Intersections β stopping, starting, and right-of-way
- Turns β approach, positioning, and signaling
- Business/urban and residential/rural street driving
- Lane changes
- Freeway or highway driving (supplemental/expanded tests only)
| Driving Performance Evaluation (DPE) Scoring Criteria β |
| Colorado road test guide | - Valid Colorado instruction permit
- Current proof of insurance for the test vehicle
- Current registration for the test vehicle
- $15.40 retest fee, if you failed a previous drive test
| - Working brake lights
- Working turn signals
- Seat belts in working condition
- Windshield in safe condition
- Tires in safe condition
- Doors and windows that open from inside the vehicle
- Current registration and insurance if you supply the vehicle
- All weapons removed from the vehicle
- Radio, phone, and other electronics switched off
- Nothing on the dashboard or hanging from the mirror
| - Left and right turns
- Stopping at and driving through intersections
- Lane changes in traffic
- Merging into and out of traffic
- Approaching, turning from, and ending in the correct lane
- Signaling 100 feet ahead in town, 200 feet on 4-lane highways
- Complete stops that don't cross the stop line or crosswalk
- Smooth acceleration and braking β no jerking, coasting, or stalling
- Speed adjusted to traffic and conditions
- Shoulder checks before lane changes, and looking left-right-left at intersections
| Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337) β |
| Connecticut road test guide | - Road Test Appointment Confirmation Page
- Completed application for a non-commercial driver's license (Form R-229)
- Learner's permit
- Vehicle registration certificate
- Connecticut insurance card (or the declaration page for an out-of-state vehicle)
- Driver education certificate (Form EDEC), if applicable
| - Valid registration certificate
- Proof of insurance meeting Connecticut's minimum liability limits ($25,000 bodily injury per person / $50,000 per accident / $25,000 property damage); declaration page required if the vehicle is registered out of state
- Vehicle must be mechanically safe and pass an evaluation β disqualifying conditions include a cracked windshield, defective brake or signal lights, active SRS/ABS warning lights, worn tires, missing lug nuts, defective seatbelts, a defective speedometer, or a faulty braking system
- Aftermarket window tint requires a DMV compliance sticker
- Vehicle must not have an Ignition Interlock Device installed unless the applicant is required by law to have one
| - Knowledge of common driving phrases and commands
- Adjusting the seat, mirrors, and seatbelt
- Response to traffic control signs, signals, road markings, and other motorists
- Basic driving skills: turns, backing up, and parking
| Take the DMV Road Test β |
| Delaware road test guide | - Valid learner's permit
- Valid driver license of the accompanying driver (21+)
- Valid vehicle registration card
- Valid insurance card (original or electronic)
| - Vehicle free of debris and cargo
- At least a half tank of gas, or the exam may be rescheduled
- Vehicle must match the license class applied for
- Intelligent Parking Assist Technology must be turned off or disabled during the exam
| - Responding to road signs and signals
- Parallel parking
- Three-point turns
- Lane changes
- Right-of-way application
- Speed maintenance
- Backing 50 feet
- Merging
- Following and overtaking vehicles
- Intersection entry
- Vehicle safety inspection and knowledge of vehicle controls
| Driver License Road Test Requirements β |
| District of Columbia road test guide | - Valid learner permit
- Proof of vehicle insurance
- 40-hour Certification of Eligibility if under 21
- Seatbelt required; arrive at least 15 minutes early
| - Current registration card with a valid registration sticker
- Motor vehicle liability insurance card or policy identifying the vehicle, showing the expiration date
- Valid inspection sticker if applicable (vehicles with a failed-inspection sticker are not accepted)
- Front and rear license plates properly affixed
- Functioning brake lights, turn signals, horn, windows, doors, mirrors and hand emergency brake
- Windshield free of cracks that obstruct vision
- Tires in good condition and properly inflated; spare (donut) tires not acceptable
- No illuminated service or warning lights, including low fuel
- Rental vehicles allowed only if the test-taker is listed as an approved driver on the rental contract
| | Road Skills Test Requirements β |
| Florida road test guide | - Valid Florida learner's license (surrendered at the service center after passing to receive the Class E license)
| - Valid registration
- Proof of insurance
- Passes a basic vehicle inspection performed by the examiner
- Functioning horn, rear-view mirror, directional signals, steering wheel, brakes, tires, brake lights, and taillights
- Operable headlights and driver's-side windshield wipers
- No cracked or broken glass that hinders visibility
- Doors present and operable from inside and outside; stationary seats
- Vehicle must permit the driver to give hand signals
- Not a low-speed vehicle (20-25 mph top speed)
| - Three-point turn in a 20-40 foot space
- Approach of crossing β proper lane, looking both directions
- Yielding right-of-way to pedestrians and emergency vehicles
- Straight-in parking
- Parking on a grade (uphill/downhill, with/without curb)
- Quick stop on the examiner's instruction
- Backing 50 feet at slow speed without using mirrors or a camera
- Obeying stop signs
- Obeying traffic signals
- Signal and turn (signaling 100 feet in advance)
- Passing
- Staying in the proper lane
- Following at a safe distance (minimum 4 seconds)
- Proper driving posture (both hands on the wheel)
| Class E Knowledge Exam & Driving Skills Test β |
| Georgia road test guide | - Paper copy of the vehicle registration and a current, valid insurance card
- For a rental car, your name must be on the rental agreement
- For a vehicle purchased or tagged within the last 30 days, a bill of sale
| - Valid vehicle registration and current, valid insurance (license plate cannot be expired)
- Vehicle must pass a DDS safety inspection before the test
| Not stated | Road Test β |
| Hawaii road test guide | - Current, valid Hawaii instruction permit
- Original vehicle registration and insurance card (copies not accepted)
- Vehicle inspection certificate
- A licensed driver age 21 or older to accompany the applicant
- For minors: proof of the 180-day permit-holding period, plus Driver Education and Behind-the-Wheel completion certificates
| - Current Vehicle Certificate of Registration
- Proof of current Hawaii motor vehicle insurance, with name and VIN matching the registration
- Current Vehicle Inspection Certificate with decal affixed
- At least 1/4 tank of gas (or 25% charge for electric vehicles)
- Working turn signals and brake lamps
- Windshield free of cracks larger than a dime
- Seat belts in good working condition
- Tires with tread depth of at least 2/32 inch
- No license plate covers or excessive window tinting
| - Ability to safely operate a vehicle
- Use of safe driving habits
- Application of traffic-law knowledge to real driving situations
- Stall reversal
- Parallel parking
| Road Test β |
| Idaho road test guide | - Proof of valid vehicle insurance
- Original signed vehicle registration
- $28.50 examiner fee in cash, exact change
- County DMV skills-test receipt, if you're not showing a state-issued ID
| - Driver door that opens and closes properly
- Working brake lights
- Working turn signals, front and rear
- Working headlights
- Working windshield wipers
- Working hazard lights
- Driver window that rolls down
- Working horn
- Working defroster
- Working parking brake
- Proof of insurance carried in the vehicle
- Original signed registration carried in the vehicle
| - Pre-drive vehicle check β finding and demonstrating required equipment
- Arm signals for turning and stopping
- Complete stops
- Gap and stop-line judgment
- Lane position and steering control
- Signaling
- Speed and following distance
- Acceleration and deceleration
- Right-of-way
- Parking within 18 inches of the curb
| Taking the Driver's Test β |
| Illinois road test guide | - Proof of liability insurance for the test vehicle
- Acceptable ID proving your legal name, date of birth, Social Security number, residency, and signature
- A physician's Medical Report, signed within the last 90 days, if a condition may affect safe driving
| - Brakes on all wheels, plus a second brake system
- Two headlights, two red taillights, and a license plate light
- Front and rear turn signals
- Safety belts, a rearview mirror, and working windshield wipers
- A working horn and muffler
- The same weight class as on your driver's license application
- Proof of insurance, provided at the time of the exam
- Valid front and rear Illinois plates with a current registration sticker, or your home state's equivalent
- Someone with a valid license or permit to drive it to the facility
| - Pre-drive check of the controls β parking brake, mirrors, seat, and belt all set before you move
- Backing about 50 feet, straight and slow, with your head turned to the right
- A turnabout using an alley on the left β signaling in, backing out, staying on your side
- Parking uphill, and starting again from that stop
- Parking downhill, and starting again from that stop
- Obeying signs, signals, right-of-way, and lane markings
- Correct use of turn signals
| Illinois Rules of the Road (Chapter 2: Driver's License Exams) β |
| Indiana road test guide | - Valid Indiana learner's permit (or out-of-country license, or a license/ID expired over 5 years with proof of driving record)
- Completed Supervised Driving Log
- Driver's Ed proof of completion, if applicable
- Parent/guardian for financial-responsibility signing if under 18, or an accompanying licensed driver if 18+
| - Vehicle must be properly registered
- Insured to Indiana's minimum liability insurance standard
- 2 working brake lights and all 4 turn signals working
- Doors operational, no cracked windshield hindering the line of sight, no spare tires
- Vehicle must pass an inspection immediately before the skills exam
- Driver-assistance technology must be deactivated
| - Lane control and following distance
- Speed management and defensive driving
- Intersection approach
- Mirror and blind-spot checks
- Parking and backing procedures
| Driving (Skills) Test β |
| Iowa road test guide | - Your valid instruction permit
- Proof of insurance for the test vehicle
| - Two license plates front and back, or a single out-of-state or temporary plate
- Unexpired vehicle registration
- Unexpired insurance
- A working horn
- Working turn signals front and back
- Working brake lights
- At least one rearview mirror, inside or outside
- Driver and front passenger doors that open normally
- Working wipers, headlights, and taillights as the weather and time of day require
| - Checking mirrors and looking both ways at intersections
- Shoulder checks before lane changes and merges
- Smooth steering without sudden turns
- Stopping in the right place β no rolling through stop signs or red lights
- Obeying posted speed limits and slowing for conditions
- Following at a safe distance using the two-second rule
- Knowing and obeying traffic signs and signals
- Using the correct lane and turning into the proper lane
- Signaling 100 feet before turning or changing lanes
| Prepare for Your Driving Test β |
| Kansas road test guide | - Valid instruction permit
- Proof of Kansas residence
- A parent or guardian to sign for your 50 supervised hours, if you're under 18
- $1.50 re-exam fee, if you're retaking after a failure
| - All turn signals working
- Brake lights working
- Headlights with working low and high beams, lenses intact
- Tail lights and brake lights with lenses intact
- Tires in safe condition
- Windshield and mirrors intact, mirrors securely mounted
- A working horn
- Windshield wipers and washers that work, with undamaged blades
- Seats securely fastened and seat belts usable
- Doors that open, close, and latch properly
- A safe interior temperature β working A/C above 85Β°F, A/C or a window that rolls down between 75Β°F and 85Β°F, a working heater below 45Β°F
| - Pre-trip vehicle safety inspection, explained aloud to the examiner
- Forward and reverse two-point turnabouts
- Three-point turnabout
- Parallel parking on both the left and the right side
- Turns β traffic checks, signal, lane choice, and canceling the signal
- Intersections β complete stops, traffic checks, and holding your lane
- Urban driving β following distance, lane centering, keeping pace without speeding
- Rural and open highway driving
- Lane changes with mirror and blind-spot checks
- Entering, driving on, and exiting an expressway
- Curves β slowing before you enter and holding your lane
- Identifying traffic signs you have just passed
| Kansas Driving Handbook β |
| Kentucky road test guide | - Completed and signed Practice Driving Log
- A licensed driver age 21 or older to accompany the applicant to the testing location
| - Vehicle must be properly registered and insured (insurance card, current policy, or an agent's insurance binder accepted as proof)
- Rental cars must list the driver's name on the rental contract as an authorized operator
| Not stated | Graduated Driver Licensing Program β |
| Louisiana road test guide | - Proof of identity
- Completed Test History form (provided by the Office of Motor Vehicles)
- Signed Disclosure of Terms form (a parent or legal guardian must also sign if the applicant is under 18)
| Set by the DPS-certified third-party tester | - Two stop signs, one with an obstructed view where possible
- Two traffic signals
- Two lane changes
- Two intersections without a turn
- A three-point turn, or entering and exiting a parking space
- Three left turns, including one onto a multi-lane road
- Three right turns, including one onto a multi-lane road
- One parking maneuver
- Observing, communicating, speed adjustment, vehicle positioning, time-and-space judgment, and hazard perception are scored throughout
| Third Party Tester/Examiner Requirements β |
| Maine road test guide | - Learner's permit
- Exam appointment notice
| - An antique automobile registration is not an acceptable vehicle for the road test
| - Maintaining control of the vehicle driving forward and backward
- Proper lane position
- Left and right turns
- Parallel parking
- Straight-line backing up
- Observing and reacting to other drivers, pedestrians, signs, signals, and conditions
| Drivers License Exam β |
| Maryland road test guide | - Valid learner's permit
- Signed practice skills log, if required
- Driver education completion verification, if applicable
- Vehicle registration
- Proof of insurance
- A supervising licensed driver who accompanies the applicant to the test site
| - Valid registration with front and rear tags
- Valid proof of insurance
- Safe, properly inflated tires with adequate tread
- Working headlights, brake lights and turn signals
- Working brakes, horn, mirrors, door handles and locks
- Parking brake accessible to the examiner
- At least half a tank of gas
- No windshield cracks blocking the driver's view; no loose objects inside
- No serious dashboard warning lights (Check Engine, ABS/Brake)
| - Closed-course backing and turning (reverse two-point turnabout, 3-minute limit), evaluating mirror use, signals, steering and control
- Obeying traffic signs and signals on public roads
- Braking, steering, stopping and lane position
- Safe turns and lane changes
- Head and traffic checks, speed control and traffic awareness
| Behind-the-Wheel Tests β |
| Massachusetts road test guide | - Valid, legible learner's permit
- Completed Class D road test application
- A sponsor: age 21+, at least 1 year of driving experience, holding a valid U.S. state/territory driver's license (foreign licenses not eligible to sponsor)
- Parent/guardian/Department of Children and Families/boarding-school-headmaster signature on the application if the applicant is under 18
| - In good working condition, able to pass a safety check
- Valid registration and current inspection sticker
- Adequate seating next to the operator for the examiner, and a rear seat behind the driver for the sponsor
- Designed to let the examiner make an emergency stop using the parking brake β vehicles with a center console lacking a parking brake, or that don't give the examiner unobstructed access to it, cannot be used
- Out-of-state registered vehicles must carry proof of insurance meeting Massachusetts minimum coverage ($25,000/$50,000 bodily injury, $30,000 property damage)
| - Hand signals
- Starting the engine; starting and stopping the vehicle
- Parallel parking
- Backing approximately 50 feet
- Left and right turns
- Starting, stopping, and turning on a hill
- Three-point turn (turning around between curbs)
- Entering and leaving intersections
- Recognizing and obeying traffic signs, lights, and signals
- Lane discipline and signaling before lane changes
- Maintaining following distance
- Speed control for conditions and posted limits
- Yielding right-of-way
- Proper driving posture and hand position
| Passenger (Class D) Road Tests β |
| Michigan road test guide | - Valid Michigan Temporary Instruction Permit (TIP), or Level 1/Level 2 license if applicable
- Proof you've met the required practice period on the permit before testing
| - Vehicle must be in safe working order β an unsafe vehicle, or one with defective or missing parts (e.g. a broken signal light or side mirror), cannot be used for the test
- All doors must be able to open; a door that won't open is treated as a safety hazard
| - Vehicle familiarization and safety inspection (not scored, but the test cannot proceed if the vehicle fails it)
- Basic control skills β off-road exercises including a Y-turn and parallel parking, scored on encroachments, repositionings, and final position; passing requires six errors or less
- On-road driving β turns, stop intersections, expressway driving, and urban/residential handling
- Segments are given in order and each must be passed to continue; failing any segment ends the test
| Driver Assessment; Driving Skills Test Study Guide β |
| Minnesota road test guide | - RX form (pink for a first attempt, yellow for a second attempt)
- If under 18: signed driver-education course completion card and a driving log signed by a parent or guardian
| - Proof that the vehicle being driven is insured
- Working seat adjustment, seat belt, emergency brake, headlights, hazard lights, turn signals, horn, windshield wipers, windshield defroster/fan controls, mirrors, and fuel gauge β examiner checks these before the drive begins
| - Parking on a hill
- Parallel parking
- Driving on one-way roads
- Reading and responding to road signs
| Get Ready for Your Driver's Road Test β |
| Mississippi road test guide | No regular-license road test | No regular-license road test | No regular-license road test | Regular Driver License (Class R) β |
| Missouri road test guide | - Valid Missouri permit, or a permit expired no more than 6 months
- Proof the test vehicle is registered and insured
| - Vehicle does not have to belong to the applicant but must be properly registered and insured
| - Parallel parking (counts for only a few points of the total score)
| Missouri State Highway Patrol β |
| Montana road test guide | - Your current learner's permit
- Proof of current registration for the test vehicle
- Proof of insurance β a physical card or a digital version on your phone
| - A vehicle in sound mechanical condition
- No cracks in the windshield
- Working taillights, brake lights, and turn signals
- Current registration for the test vehicle
- Current liability insurance on the test vehicle
| Not stated | New Drivers 18+ β |
| Nebraska road test guide | - One document proving U.S. citizenship or lawful status and identity β a certified birth certificate or a valid U.S. passport
- Two documents proving your Nebraska address, from two different sources
- Proof of your Social Security number
- A completed data form from dmv.nebraska.gov/forms, unless you filled it in online with your appointment
- A 50-hour certification form signed by a parent, guardian, or licensed driver 21 or older, for a School or Provisional Operator's Permit
- Your Return for Services form, if you're coming back after a previous denial
| - You supply the vehicle, and it must match the class of license you're applying for
- Good mechanical condition with working brake lights
- A clean, working passenger seat belt for the examiner in any 1964-or-newer vehicle
- Clean, working driver and passenger seat belts in any 1973-or-newer vehicle
- A working speedometer
- A clean interior
- An autocycle cannot be used for a Class O drive test
| - Starting and stopping
- Right and left turns
- Lane usage and position
- Stop signs and traffic signals
- Speed control
- Use of right-of-way
- Parking and backing
| Nebraska Driver's Manual, Class O β |
| Nevada road test guide | - Valid instruction permit or existing license/ID card
- Proof of identity and proof of Nevada address
- Proof of registration and insurance for the test vehicle
| - Valid registration and proof of insurance for the vehicle used
- Vehicle must be in safe operating condition with all equipment in good working order β brakes, speedometer, muffler, headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, horn, seat belts, tires, and windshield wipers
| - Vehicle equipment check β registration, insurance, lights, horn, seat belts, tires, wipers
- Preparing to drive, vehicle control, entering traffic, lane use, speed control
- Turns, parking, backing up, stopping, passing, and attention to traffic situations
- May be asked to demonstrate stopping on a grade
| Take a Road Test (18+); Driver License Testing; Fee Schedule; Driver's Handbook β |
| New Hampshire road test guide | - Every driver license you hold, from any state
- Proof of identity and residency from the DMV's required-documents list
- A completed Driver License Application (DSMV 450) and the fee
- A licensed driver to bring the test vehicle and stay until the test is done
- If you're under 18 β the original green Driver Education Completion Certificate, a signed Parent or Guardian Authorization Certificate, and a completed Certification of Additional Supervised Driving
| - Fully registered and in safe operating condition
- A current inspection sticker, if the vehicle needs one
- The right class of vehicle for the license you're testing for
| - Handling the vehicle in traffic
- Your driving habits
- Working knowledge of traffic signs and the rules of the road
- How you handle the stress of driving in real traffic
- Your attitude toward driving and toward personal and public safety
| Driver Licensing Testing Requirements β |
| New Jersey road test guide | - Same identification (6 Points of ID) used to obtain the permit
- Valid examination permit
- Accompanying licensed New Jersey driver, age 21+, licensed 3+ years
- License plate decals (red reflective decals required for drivers under 21)
- Vehicle registration, inspection sticker, and insurance card
| - Vehicle must be currently registered with a valid inspection sticker and insurance card
- Emergency brake must be reachable by the examiner from the passenger seat (foot brake or parking brake)
- Vehicle cannot be self-parking
- No tinted windows
- No defects affecting safe operation: poor brakes, unsafe tires, defective parking brake, unreasonably unclean interior, fast engine idle, or missing seatbelts
- Backup cameras and parking sensors are permitted
| - Driving in reverse
- Stopping at appropriate signs
- Nearing corners or intersections
- Stopping smoothly
- Sitting properly
- Turning around
- Steering properly
- Parallel parking
- Yielding to right-of-way
| Basic Road Test β |
| New Mexico road test guide | - Current certificate of registration, kept in the vehicle
- Proof of financial responsibility (current insurance certificate)
- Valid learner's permit
| - Vehicle must be the same class as the license application and properly registered, insured, and in good working condition
- Must pass a pre-road-test equipment check (mirrors, parking brake, horn, wipers, headlamps, taillamps, flashers, turn signals)
- For an ignition-interlock license, the test vehicle must be equipped with an ignition interlock device
| - Straightaway driving of at least four blocks
- At least two right turns and two left turns
- Intersection with traffic lights or signals
- Intersection with stop signs
- Parallel parking, on routes that include a hill or grade
| New Mexico MVD β |
| New York road test guide | - Physical photo learner permit (mobile ID not acceptable)
- Glasses or contacts, if required by the permit
- Original Pre-Licensing Course Certificate (MV-278) β copies not acceptable
- Certification of Supervised Driving (MV-262) if under 18, completed by a parent/guardian
- Accompanying driver with a valid physical driver's license appropriate for the test vehicle (mobile ID not acceptable)
| - Valid registration, insurance and inspection
- Vehicle operates properly and is in clean condition
- Permanent license plates required
| Not stated | Schedule and Take a Road Test β |
| North Carolina road test guide | | | - Approaching intersections, stop signs, and traffic signals
- Quick stops
- Backing
- Stopping, starting, and parking
- Turn signals and use of the horn
- Turning
- Use of lanes
- Following another vehicle
- Passing and being passed
- Yielding right-of-way to pedestrians and vehicles
- Three-point turnabouts
| Driver License Tests β |
| North Dakota road test guide | - Valid North Dakota operator's permit
- Driver's education Certificate of Training, if you're under 16
- Current registration for the vehicle you're testing in
- Current proof of insurance for that vehicle
- A parent or legal guardian to sign off on your 50 supervised hours, if you're under 16
| - Current vehicle registration
- Brakes for stopping and for parking
- Headlights with high and low beams
- Brake lights and taillights
- Turn signals
- A leak-free exhaust system, including a muffler
- Doors that work from inside and outside
- A horn clearly audible from 200 feet
- Mirrors that let you see 200 feet behind you
- Seat belts
- Windshield and windows with no cracks that block your or the examiner's view
- Working windshield wipers
- Self-parking must be deactivated if the vehicle has it
| - Following the examiner's instructions
- Keeping in the proper lane
- Giving the proper signals
- Parallel parking
- Good driving posture
- Obeying all traffic signs and traffic laws
| Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D) β |
| Ohio road test guide | - TIPIC (Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card)
- BMV 5791 Fifty-Hour Affidavit β notarized supervised-driving log covering 50 hours total, 10 at night
- Driver Education Certificate, if applicable to your pathway
| - Vehicle in good condition
- Working turn signals, brake lights, horn, windshield wipers, and headlights (checked before the test)
- Front doors must open from inside and outside using the door handle
- Current vehicle registration displayed on the license plate
- Automated assistance tools such as automated parking must be disabled
| - Maneuverability course: drive forward and back through a 9x20-foot, five-marker course without stopping, bumping markers, misjudging stopping distance, or leaving the course parallel
- On-road skills: stop and start the vehicle, turn around and back up, perform turns, use turn signals, drive in the correct lane, maintain a safe following distance
| Driving and Skills Test β |
| Oklahoma road test guide | - Valid Oklahoma Learner Permit (or one expired less than 3 years)
- Proof of residency
- Valid, unexpired vehicle insurance
- Driver Education Certificate and proof of the 180-day permit holding period, if under 16 1/2
- Work Zone Safety Course certificate, if under 18
| - Valid license plate
- Valid registration (tag)
- Working brakes
- Working turn signals
- Windshield free of damage or excessive tint
- Tire tread depth greater than 2/32 inch
- Audible horn
- Non-modified muffler
- Front door handles, inside and out
- Working seat belts
- Mirrors: outside left, and either inside middle or outside right
- Proof of insurance (security verification form)
| - Parallel parking, hill parking, and starting on a hill
- Intersection movement and observance
- Observing and changing lanes
- Turns, right-of-way, transmission/clutch use, brake and accelerator control, and traffic signals
| Drive Test Center β |
| Oregon road test guide | - Current proof of liability insurance showing expiration and policy number
- Current registration with visible stickers on front and rear plates
- Government-issued identification proving identity and date of birth
- Social Security number, or certification that you do not have one
- Proof of residence address if not shown on identity documents
| - Turn signal lights, front and back
- Working brake lights
- Rearview mirror
- Functioning seatbelts
- Muffler
- Working foot brake, or hand brake if needed
- Working horn
- Adequate tires
- Valid license plates on front and back
- Working door handles, headlights, tail lights, wipers, and defroster as needed
| - Traffic sign and signal comprehension
- Situational awareness of traffic and pedestrians
- Vehicle control and defensive driving
- Speed management and proper signaling
- Safe lane changes and turns
- Responses to unexpected obstacles and uncontrolled intersections
- Proper yielding and right-of-way
| Oregon DMV β |
| Pennsylvania road test guide | - Valid learner's permit
- Signed parent/guardian certification form or DL-180C for the 65 hours of behind-the-wheel training, if under 18
- Valid vehicle registration card
- Proof of current insurance
- Valid driver's license of the accompanying licensed driver (21+, or a parent/guardian/person in loco parentis/spouse who is 18+)
| - Valid registration card for the test vehicle
- Current proof of insurance
- Lights, horn, brakes, windshield wipers, turn signals, mirrors, doors, seats and tires must operate properly and meet safety standards
- Valid state inspection sticker (and emissions sticker if required)
- Seat belts must be clean and ready for use
- Self-parking feature, if equipped, must be turned off during the test
| - Operating vehicle controls (horn, parking lights, high/low beams, turn signals, wipers, parking brake, hazards, defroster)
- Parallel parking: park midway between two uprights in a 24-foot by 8-foot space, one attempt, no more than three adjustments
- Approaching and obeying warning signs, stop signs and traffic lights
- Vehicle control, turn-signal use and following examiner instructions
| Online Driver's Manual, Chapter 1: Testing β |
| Rhode Island road test guide | - Proof of valid Rhode Island registration
- Valid, current Rhode Island insurance identification card (photocopy acceptable)
- Notarized letter allowing use of the vehicle when the registered owner is not present
- Signed and notarized affidavit of 50 hours' driving experience (applicants under 18)
- Completed LI-1 application (required for first license issuance)
| - Valid Rhode Island registration (exceptions: a military-registered vehicle with valid military ID; a driving-school vehicle with out-of-state registration plus a current RI Financial Responsibility Insurance Certificate, GU-1338b, on file)
- Valid inspection sticker (waived for vehicles under 2 years old or under 24,000 miles)
- Working directional lights, headlights, brake lights, and hazard lights
- Acceptable tires
- No illegal aftermarket window tinting
- Not a rental vehicle, antique vehicle, or low-speed vehicle
- No pets or cameras/recording devices in the vehicle
| Not stated | Road Tests β |
| South Carolina road test guide | - Old license or beginner's permit, if you have one
- A licensed driver to accompany you
- Vehicle liability insurance information from a company licensed to do business in SC
| - Valid license plate, registration card, and insurance card (for a rental, your name must be on the insurance contract)
- Headlights, brakes, windshield wipers, safety belts, turn signals, mirrors, speedometer, defroster, and horn must all be in working condition
| - Lane changes
- Right and left turns
- Identifying road signs
- Parallel parking
- 100-foot backing
- Parking on a hill
- Three-point turnaround
- Straight-line backing
| Regular License Road Test β |
| South Dakota road test guide | - Completed South Dakota driver license application, signed and dated by hand
- Required identity and residency documents
- Payment for the application fee
| - You must supply your own vehicle
- Street-legal and currently licensed
- Safe to drive
- No pets or extra passengers during the test
| - Keeping control of the vehicle at all times
- Staying in your lane without weaving
- Yielding to other vehicles and to pedestrians
- Stopping for stop signs and traffic lights
- Keeping your speed within the posted limit
- Completing turns without entering an oncoming lane
- Staying on the correct side of the road
| Driver License Testing Information β |
| Tennessee road test guide | - Your valid Tennessee learner permit
- The original documents you used to apply β bring them back for every re-test
- $2 application fee, charged each time you take a test and fail
- A licensed driver 21 or older to bring you to the Driver Services Center
- Certification of 50 hours behind the wheel, including 10 at night, if you're 16
| - Current Tennessee registration with valid tags
- Working seat belts for you and the examiner in any 1969-or-newer vehicle
- A working foot brake and a working parking brake
- Two to four white headlights with working high and low beams
- Two red tail lights, two red brake lights, and a rear license light
- Two working windshield wipers
- A working defroster you can demonstrate
- At least one rearview mirror that doesn't block your view
- A working horn
- A windshield free of cracks, tint, or fogging that blocks your view
- A muffler that controls excessive noise and smoke
- Driver and passenger doors that open from inside and outside
- A working speedometer
| - Preparing to drive β mirrors, seat belt, lights, and wipers
- Starting and entering traffic safely
- Vehicle control β smooth acceleration, steering, and handling curves
- Intersections and left and right turns
- Obeying traffic signals and posted signs
- Scanning for signs, signals, pedestrians, and vehicles
- Taking and yielding right-of-way correctly
- Stopping smoothly and in the right spot, including an emergency stop
- Backing straight, turning while backing, and backing into a space
- Judging distance and keeping a safe following distance
- Signaling on time and avoiding sudden changes
- Adjusting speed for the limit, traffic, light, weather, and road conditions
| Comprehensive Driver License Manual β |
| Texas road test guide | - One valid form of identification for the examiner before the test begins
| - Two license plates permanently affixed front and back (single out-of-state or temporary plate accepted; no dealership plates)
- Operational speedometer
- Properly functioning horn
- Turn signals on front and back
- Unexpired vehicle registration and inspection
- Unexpired insurance (applicant cannot be listed as an excluded driver)
- At least one rearview mirror, inside or outside the vehicle
- Driver and front passenger door must open normally
- Functioning seatbelts
- Working brake lights
- Working windshield wipers, headlights, and taillights as needed for weather or time of day
| - Backing in a straight line
- Parallel parking
- Approaching intersections
- Turning
- Stopping in regular traffic conditions
- Controlling the vehicle
- Observing traffic
- Maintaining vehicle position
- Using signals
| How to Prepare for a Drive Test / Driver Safety Checklist (Texas DPS) β |
| Utah road test guide | | - Applicant must bring their own registered vehicle
- Vehicle must meet safety laws and have working seat belts
| - Driving posture
- Proper use of lanes
- Left and right turns
- Starting and stopping
- Parking on hills and between cars
- Observance of traffic signs and signals
- Backing
- U-turns
- Steering coordination
- Attention at intersections
| Driving Skills Test β |
| Vermont road test guide | - Proof of valid automobile insurance for the vehicle (carrier name, coverage effective/expiration dates, insured's name, and vehicle description including VIN)
- Proof of valid vehicle registration
| - Clean, legal vehicle in good mechanical condition
- Valid inspection sticker
- Working emergency/parking brake
| Not stated | Vermont Driver's Manual β |
| Virginia road test guide | - Learner's permit
- Proof of a state-approved driver education class, or an In-Car Maneuvers Observation Record (CSMA-19)
- If no learner's permit was issued after passing the knowledge exam, the documents needed to obtain an original Virginia driver's license
| - Valid safety inspection sticker, license plates, and registration card
- Working brakes, safety belts, horn, lights, turn signals, mirrors, and speedometer
- Rental cars and Zipcars are acceptable only if the applicant is listed as an authorized driver on the agreement
| Not stated | Road Skills Test β |
| Washington road test guide | - Proof of current liability insurance for the test vehicle
| - Proof of current liability insurance showing the policy holder's name, vehicle description, and policy start/end dates
- Working brake lights (including center light), turn signals, seat belts, parking brake, mirrors, and wipers
- Valid license plate
- Passenger door and driver's window must operate properly
- Headlights and defrosters in working order, as weather requires
| - 11 competency areas including vehicle control, traffic navigation, signal usage, intersection safety, emergency stopping, backing, distance judgment, and courtesy
- Arm signals
- Emergency brake reaction
- Hill parking
- Parallel parking
- Simulated backing out of a driveway or alley into traffic
| What to Expect on Your Drive Test β |
| West Virginia road test guide | - Valid Instruction Permit
- 50-hour supervised driving log or Driver's Education Certificate, if under 18
- Accompanied by a valid licensed driver
| - Vehicle must pass inspection
- Valid insurance card for the vehicle
- Valid registration card for the vehicle
| Not stated | Skills Testing: Appointment & Documents β |
| Wisconsin road test guide | - Your instruction permit
- Wisconsin Driver License Application MV3001, with sponsorship completed if you're under 18
| - A vehicle appropriate for the license class you're applying for
- Valid registration and license plates
- You must know how to operate the headlights, wipers, defroster, and parking brake
| - Driving in a business or residential area
- Y-turn, roadside stop and start, and parking
| Road test information and appointments β |
| Wyoming road test guide | - Proof of Wyoming residency
| - Legally licensed, registered, and insured
- Seat belts for the driver and front-seat passenger
- Brakes and brake lights in good working order
- Head and tail lights in good working order
- Working turn signals
- A working horn
- Rearview and driver-side mirrors
- Doors that open from inside and outside
- A windshield with no cracks blocking your view
- Working windshield wipers
- Tires that aren't frayed or bulging
| - Driving through intersections
- Handling traffic lights
- Responding to a variety of situations in normal traffic
| Testing β |