New York
Driving Practice Test

The state of New York is more than just the Big Apple. You can road trip around the state to cities like Albany, Syracuse, Buffalo, and Rochester or take in the beauty of the Hudson Valley or Lake Placid. Of course, it’s a lot easier to do so if you have a valid New York driver’s license. This website is designed to assist you on your way to gaining your license by offering free versions of the DMV and permit practices tests for New York. Whether you’re trying to gain your learner’s permit or pass the written test portion of the New York driver’s test, our NY DMV practice tests will help you wrap your head around all the rules of the road and help you recognize the road signs to make you a confident and competent operator of motor vehicles in New York state. The tests are free, so feel free to take them as often as you like. You will be presented with 20 questions and you must answer 14 questions correctly to pass. There is no time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin.

1 / 20

What is the meaning of this sign?

No right turn

Go straight

No turning

No U-Turn

2 / 20

What is your best possible protection in a car crash and, also your best defense against drunk drivers?

windshield wiper

head rest

air-bags

seat belt

3 / 20

Of the following answers who is not allowed to be in the vehicle when you are driving after you have held a license for 6 months?

Your parent(s)

Your 18 year old friend

Your younger siblings

Your dog

4 / 20

Drivers coming from a driveway, alley, or roadside should ______ before entering a main road.

not make a right turn

make a complete stop

use their flashing lights to alert traffic

yield to vehicles already on the main road

5 / 20

When should you make sure that all passengers are using seat belts or child restraints, including yourself?

Only if the weather is bad.

When going on long car trips.

Before you drive.

When a police officer pulls you over.

6 / 20

What should you do if your vehicle has a two part safety belt system?

Use both only when driving on the expressway

Use only the lap belt

Use both the lap and shoulder belt

Use only the shoulder belt

7 / 20

What is the minimum age you must be before you can obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

22 years of age.

17 years of age and held the license for two years.

18 years of age.

21 years of age or held a driver's license for at least two years.

8 / 20

You want to slow down and leave the expressway, you should use the:

Exit ramps

Merge lanes

Shoulder

Acceleration lanes

9 / 20

You are at an intersection and have a solid green light. Which of the following statements is correct?

You should insist on the right-of-way regardless of other vehicles or pedestrians present.

None of these statements are correct.

You should continue forward at 35 MPH.

You should not enter the intersection if you cannot pass completely through it.

10 / 20

What does this sign indicate?

There is a steep hill ahead

Slow down if carrying a heavy load

No trucks are allowed on the hill

Check your brakes

11 / 20

How is the best way to deal with social drinking situations and driving?

Eat 20 minutes before driving.

Assign a designated driver.

Drink coffee before driving.

Wait an hour before driving.

12 / 20

If a child is seven years old and weighs less the 60 pounds what is a suitable restraint system?

A regular seat belt.

A booster seat.

A child car seat.

No special restraints required.

13 / 20

If you are taking over the counter or prescription drugs where can you find information on how it will affect your driving?

Your pharmacist.

Your doctor.

All of the answers are correct.

The label of the medicine.

14 / 20

What does being tired increase the risk of?

Missing an exit

Not signaling

Falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing

Not turning you headlights on

15 / 20

You should reduce your speed by ______ when on a wet road.

15 mph.

20 mph.

At least 5 mph.

10 mph.

16 / 20

What is the approximate number of people each year who are killed in traffic accidents while in work zones?

200

500

800

1,000

17 / 20

What is the meaning of this sign?

merging lane ahead

sharp right turn

road swerves ahead

the road ahead turns sharply right then sharply left

18 / 20

A law enforcement officer may have a vehicle pulled off the road, along the highway, or at crash scenes so when passing you should not ______.

keep your eyes on the road

look the other way

rubberneck

continue at normal speed

19 / 20

You must leave a gap of _______ when parking near a fire hydrant.

More than 10 feet.

15 feet or more.

At least 25 feet.

At least 20 feet.

20 / 20

If you are over the age of 18 and never had a driver's license what driver instruction must you take before receiving your driver's license?

At least 40 hours of behind-the-wheel driving training.

An 8-hour course on safe driving practices.

A list of references from other licensed drivers.

A 4-hour course on safe driving practices.

Your score is

The average score is 0%

4.2/5 - (5 votes)

Drivers License

How To Get A New York Drivers License

You must be 16 or older to apply for a New York learner’s permit. You must apply in person and if you are under 18, bring the driver’s license application that is co-signed by your parent or guardian. You will also need to bring your social security card and birth certificate for proof of identity, along with the $90 fee. You must take a written test to receive your learner permit. To pass the test, you must correctly answer 14 of the 20 multiple-choice questions. This includes the correct answers to at least two of the four questions about road signs.This test is available in fourteen different languages, and if you pass, you’ll be issued a learner’s permit that is good for five years. If you fail, you can retake the test in 10 days with no additional fee.

Once you have a learner permit, you must have supervised driving practice, and you must take a pre-licensing course or a driver education course before you take your road test. You must drive with someone who is 21 or older and in good standing.You have to have 50 documented driving hours with 10 being at night. You must have your permit for 6 months before you apply for your license. To get your license, pay the fee and take the road test. If you fail, you must wait 10 days to retake it, and there is no fee to retake the test.

If you’re new to New York, you have 30 days to switch your license over. Go to your local DMV and submit a completed Application for Driver License or Non-Driver ID Card. Next, pass a vision test and show proof of identity, New York residency, and your social security card. Finally, surrender your old license and pay the $68 fee.

Pass The Test

How To Pass the New York Driver's License Test

Looking for a practice permit test for NY or a practice driving test for NY that will allow you to knock them out of the park on the first try? We’ve got those tests (see the link above), and we also have practice tests to help you pass the NY CDL and motorcycle tests. Regardless of the test you’re taking, the tips below will help you prepare for and pass your test on the first try.

Remember you only need to get 14 out of 20 questions correct to pass. As you go through the test don’t stress out if you think you may have gotten one question wrong, compose yourself and move on. You don’t need 100% to pass, so stay focused the rest of the way.

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The little things make a difference on test day. As small as it may seem, showing up fed and well rested can be the difference in maintaining your focus and getting one or two more questions right and getting your license. Get a good night’s sleep and make sure you eat before taking your test. It matters.

Additional Information

New York DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles)

For information on New York driver’s licenses and testing, as well as information on vehicles and registration, you can find more information on the New York DMV website at https://dmv.ny.gov/.

Phone: 518.486.9786

To find New York DMV locations nearest you visit https://drivingtestsample.com/dmv-locations/new-york/

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