NYC TLC exam questions, answered

The NYC TLC driver licence exam has 80 multiple-choice questions and you are given two hours to complete it. PassTLC's mock exam mirrors that exactly, so the format is familiar on the day.

You need 70% to pass, which means at least 56 correct answers out of 80. Practising full mock exams is the fastest way to see whether you are consistently above that line.

The exam covers NYC geography, traffic rules and regulations, customer service, Vision Zero safety rules, and TLC rules for licensed drivers. PassTLC lets you practise each topic on its own or all of them mixed together.

Yes. You can practise free every day without paying — free sessions reset at midnight New York time. Credits or unlimited access unlock the full 80-question mock exam with the real two-hour limit.

Most drivers who pass have run the full mock exam several times. Two to three weeks of regular practice is typical, but it depends on how familiar you already are with NYC geography and TLC rules.

Yes. Every question, answer and explanation on PassTLC is available in English, Spanish and Bengali. Switch language at the top of any page.

No. PassTLC is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission. Our questions are written to match the style, topics and difficulty of the real exam so that nothing on test day is unfamiliar.

Beyond passing the exam, the TLC requires a valid New York State driver licence, a defensive driving course, a medical examination, fingerprinting and the applicable fees. Check the TLC's own website for the current, authoritative list.