NYC TLC Driver License Exam
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Free NYC TLC exam guides: the 80-question TLC Driver License Exam, its 10 topics, current fares, the geography part and how to book with PSI.
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Readiness: getting closeThe exam is a step you must pass
New TLC Driver License applicants must pass the TLC exam inside the 90 days the TLC gives you to finish every step. Here is how it works:
You apply online
Apply in LARS and pay the $252 fee. Your 90 days start now.
You finish the courses
The 3-day (24-hour) course and the WAV training, plus the drug test, fingerprints, medical form and defensive driving.
You take the exam at PSI
80 multiple-choice questions, 2 hours, 70% to pass, $49 per attempt.
You get your license
One TLC Driver License for taxis and for-hire vehicles, for 3 years.
You have 90 days for every step. That's why you practice before test day.
Know every section before test day
Government and Agencies
The role of the TLC and the other agencies the TLC study guide names, such as the DMV, OATH, DOT and the Port Authority (study guide topic 1; 35 RCNY 80-04).
Licensing
Who can get a TLC Driver License, the 3-year term, renewal, denial and care of the license (35 RCNY 80-04 to 80-10).
Vehicle Requirements
What a driver must keep in and on the vehicle, the 3-minute idling limit, signs, devices, the meter and the technology system (35 RCNY 80-22 to 80-26).
Passenger Solicitation, Rates and Airports
Street hails, the Hail Exclusionary Zone, taxi stands, airports, out-of-city trips and the current fares and surcharges from the TLC fare page (35 RCNY 80-14 to 80-21).
Customer Service and Service Refusal
Reasonable passenger requests, lost property, service refusal, service animals and mobility aids (35 RCNY 80-16, 80-18 and 80-20).
Accessible Dispatch and WAV Rules
Rules for wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAV) and accessible dispatch trips (35 RCNY Chapter 53; study guide topic 6).
Proper Conduct
Unlicensed activity, bribery, fraud, harassment, use of force and cooperation with law enforcement (35 RCNY 80-11 and 80-12).
Vision Zero and Safe Driving
Speed limits, turns, seat belts, phones and the driving-hour limits (35 RCNY 80-13 and 80-14; study guide topic 8).
Penalties and Penalty Programs
Mandatory and discretionary penalties, points, suspension and revocation, and the Persistent Violator Program (35 RCNY 80-02 and 80-27).
NYC Geography
Text questions from the lists in the TLC study guide: Manhattan streets and avenues, highways, river crossings, landmarks and directions. The real exam also has atlas, map and photo questions, which our practice does not copy.
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Short guides written from official NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission and PSI sources. Free, no signup.
NYC TLC Practice Test 2026: 30 Free TLC Exam Questions
Free NYC TLC practice test: 30 TLC exam questions on all 10 study-guide topics, with current fares and every answer explained from the TLC rules.
How to Get a TLC License in NYC: Steps, Costs and the 90-Day Clock
How to get a TLC license in NYC: who qualifies, every step, the listed costs ($745.25 to $875.25), the 90-day deadline and what app drivers need.
NYC TLC Exam Study Guide: 10 Topics, Current Fares, How to Pass
A free TLC exam study guide: the 10 topics on the 80-question NYC exam, the 70% pass mark, what changed since the 2019 TLC guide and current fares.
Frequently asked questions
What do I get for free?
Free guides written from TLC and PSI sources: how to get a TLC license in NYC, a TLC exam study guide with the current fares, a geography study guide and a PSI booking and test day guide. Our practice tests for all 10 topics are coming soon. The TLC's own study guide and practice exams are free on the TLC website.
How many questions are on the TLC exam, and what score do I need?
80 multiple-choice questions in up to 2 hours. You need 70%, which is 56 correct. How many questions come from each topic is not published.
How much does the TLC exam cost?
$49 per attempt, paid to PSI by credit card when you book. It is not refundable. The full list of licensing costs is in our guide to getting a TLC license.
How many times can I take the TLC exam?
See the retake line in the key facts above, which is dated. A proposed TLC rule would limit attempts, and our appointment guide tracks it.
Is the TLC exam in other languages?
Yes. You choose English, Arabic, Bengali, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Spanish or Urdu when you book. Our guides and practice are in English only.
Do I need a TLC license to drive for Uber in NYC?
TLC's licensing flyer says one TLC Driver License covers yellow taxis, green taxis, livery, black car, limousine and High Volume For-Hire Vehicles, the TLC's category for large app-based ride services, so the exam is part of the process. Each app company sets its own extra requirements.
Is the TLC study guide from 2019 still good to use?
For the topic list and the rule sections, yes; they still match the current rules. Its fares are out of date, and its geography pages have a few errors. Our study guide lists what changed.
Is the geography part open book?
Partly. PSI hands you a five-borough street atlas and a Manhattan Address Key in the exam room. Our geography practice is text only and does not include atlas lookups or map and photo questions.
What happens if I am not satisfied?
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