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

In what situation are you legally allowed to drive faster than the maximum speed limit?

When driving in the left lane.

When it is an emergency.

In no situation.

When passing and a car is coming.

2 / 20

When parking your vehicle, which of the following is permissible?

Parking in front of a private driveway.

Parking in a construction zone.

None of the answers are correct.

Parking one foot from the curb.

3 / 20

To remain safe, it is important to look ahead of your vehicle. Generally it is considered safe to look_______ ahead of your vehicle.

5 seconds.

9 seconds.

2 seconds.

12 seconds.

4 / 20

When are you allowed to cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle?

Yellow line next to the other side of the road is broken

Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken

It is an emergency

You are not allowed to cross at anytime

5 / 20

If you have missed your exit on the expressway, what should you do?

None of the answers are correct.

You must reverse on the shoulder until you reach your exit.

You must stop and ask for help.

You must continue on to the next exit.

6 / 20

What should you use the left lane on the highway for?

none of the answers are correct

emergencies only

passing

exiting

7 / 20

On a divided highway which of the following type of lines is used as left-edge lines?

Double solid yellow lines

Single solid yellow lines

None of the answers are correct

Single solid white lines

8 / 20

How do you properly make a right turn?

Maintain speed and signal when you get to the turn.

Signal and get into the lane nearest the right curb.

Slow down and get into the lane nearest the centerline.

Make a complete stop, then move over toward the middle of the street before turning.

9 / 20

At the DMV what are acceptable forms of payment when getting your license?

Debit or credit cards.

Personal checks made out to the DMV.

Authorized money orders.

All the answers are correct.

10 / 20

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

Use both the lap and shoulder belt

Use only the shoulder belt

Use both only when driving on the expressway

Use only the lap belt

11 / 20

Of the following examples which is NOT a good reason to use your horn?

To get someone to drive faster.

To tell another driver he's doing something wrong.

All of the answers listed.

To say hello to someone you see.

12 / 20

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

Wait an hour before driving.

Assign a designated driver.

Eat 20 minutes before driving.

Drink coffee before driving.

13 / 20

You see a construction area ahead, what should you do?

Slow down and do what the flagger directs you to do.

Honk your horn several times to alert individuals working in the area of their presence.

Slow down, stop all wireless telephone communications and yield the right-of-way.

Look both directions to see where they are working.

14 / 20

What will a bicyclist do when before making a left hand turn?

They stop and signal with their left arm bend down at a 90-degree angle

They may use the left lane

They have to wait until it is clear

They wait on the right side of the road

15 / 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 younger siblings

Your dog

Your 18 year old friend

16 / 20

Of the following which is a non-commercial driver's license?

Class D license.

Class A license.

Class B license.

Class E license.

17 / 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 child car seat.

No special restraints required.

A booster seat.

18 / 20

With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a _________ than the front wheels.

wider path

longer path

shorter path

narrower path

19 / 20

You should _______ to avoid panic stops.

try to see hazards well in advance

follow other vehicles closely

listen to soothing music

change lanes quickly

20 / 20

With whom must drivers share the road?

Pedestrians.

Horseback riders.

Vehicles moving slowly.

All of the answers are correct.

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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