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

If the driver you are behind seems distracted what is a safe following distance?

3-4 seconds.

No less than 5 seconds.

7-8 seconds.

4-5 seconds.

2 / 20

Reducing speed to get a better look at collisions or any other unusual event:

Lets you know what is going on

Helps prevent accidents

Causes traffic congestion

Prevents rear-end collisions

3 / 20

________ it is recommended to reduce your speed to a crawl.

When driving on unfamiliar roads

When driving through school zones

When you see live animals on the side of the road

When driving on ice

4 / 20

When presented with this sign, when must you stop?

When an approaching train is clearly visible.

When a crossing gate is lowered.

All of the answers are correct.

When you hear an audible signal from an approaching train.

5 / 20

Which of the following rules regarding right-of-way is NOT true?

You must obey all signals given by a law enforcement officer, even if the officer's signals contradict the traffic signals.

Drivers must yield the right-of-way at all times to pedestrians who are in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.

Pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane have absolute right-of-way.

Drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the left if there is not a yield sign, oncoming traffic signal, or stop sign at an intersection.

6 / 20

What must you NEVER do when making a U-turn?

make it on a curve in the road or near a hill.

yield the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles.

yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

slow down.

7 / 20

To become an organ and tissue donor what fee must you pay?

500

There is no fee.

100

8 / 20

What is something drivers should avoid before making right turns?

going the speed limit

checking for on-coming traffic

using signals

a swinging wide turn to the left

9 / 20

What should you do before passing on a two-lane road?

Adjust your speed to 5 mph over the vehicle you are passing

Flash your headlights as you pass

Judge the distance to the first oncoming vehicle

Signal before you pass

10 / 20

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

12 seconds.

2 seconds.

9 seconds.

5 seconds.

11 / 20

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

Authorized money orders.

All the answers are correct.

Debit or credit cards.

Personal checks made out to the DMV.

12 / 20

If you see a school bus picking up or dropping off children, what must you do?

Stop if you are driving in the same direction

Stop if the children are crossing the road

Stop regardless of your direction of travel

Maintain speed but be prepared to stop

13 / 20

You see a steady yellow light at an approaching intersection, what must you do?

Increase your speed and clear the intersection.

Stop safely if possible. Otherwise, slow down and continue with caution.

Stop, look for the pedestrians, and proceed with caution.

Stop and reverse back to the line.

14 / 20

If you see a sign or lane markings indicating a No Passing Zone what does that tell you?

It may not be safe to pass

Passing is only permitted in the night hours

Passing is only permitted in daylight hours

You can't see far enough ahead to pass

15 / 20

If you have a valid class D license what are you not allowed to drive?

A car designed to transport 8 people.

None of the answers are correct.

A vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers.

A van weighing 26,000 pounds or less.

16 / 20

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

Drink coffee before driving.

Wait an hour before driving.

Eat 20 minutes before driving.

Assign a designated driver.

17 / 20

Of the following rules about turning on the road which is NOT correct?

When making a left turn, avoid sharply cutting the corner.

When making a right turn, avoid swinging wide to the left.

Travel from one lane to the other as directly as possible without crossing lane lines when you are making turns.

You must turn into the lane farthest from the one you came from when there are no signs controlling turning.

18 / 20

Your driving can be affected by emotions. What should you do if you feel angry or excited?

Play loud music to distract yourself.

Wait to drive until you have calmed down.

Call a family member/friend.

Drive 10-20 mph slower than the speed limit.

19 / 20

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

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

None of the answers are correct.

You must continue on to the next exit.

You must stop and ask for help.

20 / 20

If you are over the age of 18 you must hold a learner's permit for _____ before you are allowed to take the road test.

60 days.

45 days.

90 days.

150 days.

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.

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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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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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