The NY DMV DS-875Q form is the official question booklet for the Article 19-A Biennial Oral/Written Examination, a mandatory assessment for bus drivers in New York State. Conducted as an open-book test at a carrier’s place of business, the exam evaluates a driver's knowledge of the rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and specific state laws governing bus operation. Drivers are permitted to reference the New York State Driver’s Manual, the Commercial Driver’s Manual, and Part 6 of the Commissioner’s Regulations during the test.

The examination consists of a 20-question subset selected by a certified examiner: 15 questions from Section A and 5 questions from Section B. To pass, a driver must correctly answer at least 12 questions in Section A and 4 in Section B, achieving a minimum total score of 80%. Failure to pass results in immediate disqualification from driving under Article 19-A, though drivers may request a re-examination through their carrier. The process is strictly regulated, requiring administration by a DMV-certified examiner and the filing of all test materials and results (recorded on form DS-875Y) within the driver's personnel file.