How early should I arrive for the Rochester road test?

NYS DMV says to arrive up to 15 minutes before the appointment. Check the site status first and follow the exact start-point directions shown on the official listing.

Can I practice driving at the Rochester road test site?

No. New York learner-permit restrictions do not allow driving practice in a DMV road-test area.

What should I bring to the Rochester road test?

Bring the physical learner permit, required course and supervised-driving evidence, a qualified accompanying driver, and a suitable vehicle with current registration, inspection, and insurance.

What tests can I take at Northland Road Test Site?

You can take road tests at Northland Road Test Site.

Who runs Northland Road Test Site?

Northland Road Test Site is run by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYS DMV).

Where do I take the knowledge test if I use Northland Road Test Site?

Northland Road Test Site does not run the knowledge test. The nearest knowledge test center is Irondequoit DMV Office, 2.5 miles away.

Which other road test centers are near Northland Road Test Site?

The closest are East Rochester Road Test Site (6.2 miles), Churchville Road Test Site (17.2 miles), Brockport Road Test Site (18.8 miles). 4 of the 6 nearest are within 25 miles.

Northland Road Test Site, Monroe County

Listed as active

Information checked July 26, 2026

Centre details

Address: Northland bet. Goodman & Lyceum, Rochester, New York, 14609
Run by: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYS DMV)
Official website: View official office page

Before you travel

NYS DMV marks this record active and available for Auto road tests; this is not a live open-now signal. Check the official office page for same-day changes before traveling.

Tests available

Road test

Available here

You can take your road test at this location.

Test types: Passenger vehicle (Auto)

Road test · NYS DMV requirements

Rochester road test guide

New York road-test sites are start points, not regular DMV offices. Prepare the permit, course evidence, supervising driver, and test vehicle before leaving, then use the site-specific directions published on this page.

Before test day

Arrive no more than 15 minutes early

The published start point is Northland bet. Goodman & Lyceum, Rochester, 14609. NYS DMV says to arrive up to 15 minutes before the test and warns that some sites have no shelter. Check cancellations or closings before traveling.

Driving practice is not allowed in a New York road-test area. Join the marked line or meeting point only when reporting for the appointment.

What must be ready

The examiner can refuse the test if the driver, permit, course evidence, or vehicle does not meet the published requirements.

Physical learner permit

Bring the physical photo learner permit and any corrective lenses or hearing aids shown as restrictions. NYS Mobile ID is not accepted for a road test.

Course and practice evidence

Bring the original pre-licensing course certificate when required. Drivers under 18 also need the completed supervised-driving certification.

Licensed driver and vehicle

Bring a driver age 21 or older with a valid license for the vehicle, plus a clean, properly equipped vehicle with current registration, inspection, and insurance.

Use the exact start point

Road-test locations can be curbside meeting points. Follow the official directions and signs instead of navigating only to a broad ZIP-code pin.

How to approach the appointment

01
Check the site status
Review weather cancellations, closings, appointment details, and the official start-point directions.
02
Arrive with your sponsor
Report up to 15 minutes early with the qualified accompanying driver and complete document set.
03
Vehicle and permit check
The examiner confirms the permit, course evidence, restrictions, vehicle documents, and basic suitability.
04
View the result online
NYS DMV says results are available from its road-test results service after 6 p.m. on the day of the test.

Do not practice at the test site.

New York prohibits learner-permit driving in DMV road-test areas. Build familiarity on legal practice roads, then use the published site only to report for the scheduled appointment.

New York road-test checklist

Physical photo learner permit and any corrective lenses or hearing aids required by its restrictions.
Original pre-licensing course certificate, if required for your license path.
Completed supervised-driving certification if you are under 18.
A qualified driver age 21 or older with the correct valid license.
A clean, properly equipped, registered, inspected, and insured test vehicle.
Appointment details, current site status, and the exact official start-point directions.

Official guidance: schedule and take a New York road test, New York pre-licensing requirements and New York learner-permit restrictions. Always recheck the official requirements before the appointment.

Finding this center

Northland Ave. between Goodman St. & Lyceum St. Follow 104 West, to Goodman Ave exit. Turn left onto Goodman Ave. Turn left onto Northland Ave. Test site on right near the corner of Lyceum St. Follow 104 East to Goodman Ave exit. Turn right onto Goodman Ave. Turn left onto Northland Ave. Test site on right near the corner of Lyceum St.

Published by New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Check the official listing before traveling.

Where you take the knowledge test

Northland Road Test Site does not run that test. The nearest knowledge test center is Irondequoit DMV Office, 2.5 miles away.

Irondequoit DMV Office

Rochester · 2.5 miles away

Other knowledge test centers nearby

Nearest alternative road test centers

The closest is East Rochester Road Test Site, 6.2 miles from Northland Road Test Site; the furthest listed here is 29.2 miles. 1 of the 6 is within 10 miles.

Distances are straight-line from each center’s published coordinates.

Common questions about this center

How early should I arrive for the Rochester road test?: NYS DMV says to arrive up to 15 minutes before the appointment. Check the site status first and follow the exact start-point directions shown on the official listing.
Can I practice driving at the Rochester road test site?: No. New York learner-permit restrictions do not allow driving practice in a DMV road-test area.
What should I bring to the Rochester road test?: Bring the physical learner permit, required course and supervised-driving evidence, a qualified accompanying driver, and a suitable vehicle with current registration, inspection, and insurance.
What tests can I take at Northland Road Test Site?: You can take road tests at Northland Road Test Site.
Who runs Northland Road Test Site?: Northland Road Test Site is run by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYS DMV).
Where do I take the knowledge test if I use Northland Road Test Site?: Northland Road Test Site does not run the knowledge test. The nearest knowledge test center is Irondequoit DMV Office, 2.5 miles away.
Which other road test centers are near Northland Road Test Site?: The closest are East Rochester Road Test Site (6.2 miles), Churchville Road Test Site (17.2 miles), Brockport Road Test Site (18.8 miles). 4 of the 6 nearest are within 25 miles.