10 | Driver’s Manual Vision and Written Tests THE LEARNER PERMIT AND ROAD TEST The Learner Permit Online Knowledge Test Application Before you apply for a learner permit, students  who are at least age 15 can take the written  test through the DMV Online Knowledge Test  Application (OKTA) program. The test is given at  participating high schools across New York State.  The test is given in an easy-to-use format and is  offered in English and Spanish. Class D knowledge tests are offered in multiple  languages and can be taken via touch screen test  stations or on paper. For practice tests, please  visit our website by scanning the QR code below.  The QR code can be scanned with your smart- phone once you’ve downloaded a free QR Code  Reader to your phone. When you pass the vision and written tests and  pay your fees, your learner permit will be issued  and you can start to learn to drive. When you  practice, you must be supervised by a licensed  driver who is at least 21 years old, has a license  valid for the type of vehicle you are driving, and  is seated in the front seat with you when you  are driving. New York State also has additional  restrictions that apply to drivers under the age of  18. Based on the Graduated Driver Licensing laws,  if you have a DJ Learner Permit you are restricted  by where and when you drive, and who can be in  the car with you when you drive. These restric- tions are based on where you are driving and are  best explained by the chart on the next page: If you require a motorcycle license, also study  the Motorcycle Operator’s Manual (MV-21MC).  There is a separate commercial driver license  written test for a CDL Class A, B, or C. If you want  to apply for a commercial driver license, also  study the Commercial Driver Manual (CDL-10). The written test for a Class D, M, DJ, MJ or E  license examines knowledge of the rules of the  road, safe driving techniques, road signs and the  laws about alcohol and drug use while driving. To  pass the written test, you must correctly answer at  least 14 of the 20 questions asked, but you must  correctly answer two of the four questions about  road signs. You can practice for the written test  with the questions included in this Driver’s Manual  and you can take practice quizzes online at the  DMV website. (dmv.ny.gov) Students who pass the test online will receive  a receipt, instructions and all required forms to  apply for a learner permit. Students who are at  least age 16 can bring their receipt and completed  forms to any state or county motor vehicle office  to apply for a learner permit. Students who fail the  test can take it again online as many times as the  school allows. It is not necessary for schools that participate  to have a driver education program. They must  provide a personal computer with Internet access,  a printer and at least one staff person to monitor  the tests. The OKTA program automatically scores  each test and displays the results for the student  on the computer screen. To pass the vision test, you must have 20/40 vi- sion in at least one eye with or without corrective  lenses. If you cannot pass this test or if you wear  special lenses, contact a DMV Call Center for  additional instruction. Automated Knowledge Test