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

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

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

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

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

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

2 / 20

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

Use only the lap belt

Use both the lap and shoulder belt

Use only the shoulder belt

Use both only when driving on the expressway

3 / 20

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

Authorized money orders.

Personal checks made out to the DMV.

All the answers are correct.

Debit or credit cards.

4 / 20

What does being tired increase the risk of?

Not turning you headlights on

Not signaling

Missing an exit

Falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing

5 / 20

When driving on wet roads (as compared to dry roads), your stopping distance is approximately:

halved

doubled

the same

tripled

6 / 20

In what situation do you NOT need to show proof a liability insurance?

When a law enforcement officer requests it.

When your car is taken to a garage.

When you are involved in a traffic accident.

When registering your vehicle.

7 / 20

If you see white dashed lines on the road what does that mean?

two-way traffic is permitted

changing lanes permitted

changing lanes prohibited

none of the answers are correct

8 / 20

Tailgating is described as:

following another vehicle too closely.

not signaling before turning.

honking at the car in front of you.

driving in blind spots.

9 / 20

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

800

200

500

1,000

10 / 20

You should ________ when entering a highway.

stop and yield to other traffic

try to match the speed of highway traffic

enter the highway at a maximum of 10 mph above the speed limit

enter slowly then speed up after merging is complete

11 / 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 18 year old friend

Your parent(s)

Your dog

Your younger siblings

12 / 20

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

Stop if the children are crossing the road

Stop regardless of your direction of travel

Stop if you are driving in the same direction

Maintain speed but be prepared to stop

13 / 20

What is the meaning of this sign?

No turning

Go straight

No right turn

No U-Turn

14 / 20

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

Helps prevent accidents

Prevents rear-end collisions

Lets you know what is going on

Causes traffic congestion

15 / 20

It takes ________ for your vehicle to stop at 60 mph, then it does at 30 mph.

About the three and a half times as long.

About twice as long.

About four and a half times as long.

About three times as long.

16 / 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.

17 / 20

In what situation is it allowed to go faster than the speed limit?

In no situation.

As long as it takes to safely pass another vehicle.

If it is an emergency.

If you don't see any other traffic in your lane.

18 / 20

Which of the following answers regarding lane markings is correct?

When there is broken yellow dashes neither lane may turn.

Unless a special situation requires you to change lanes you should stay in your lane if there is a solid white line between lanes of traffic.

Where there is both a solid and a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you may pass if the solid line is on your side.

Where there is both a solid and a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you may not pass if the solid line is on their side.

19 / 20

With whom must drivers share the road?

Pedestrians.

Horseback riders.

All of the answers are correct.

Vehicles moving slowly.

20 / 20

A truck's blind spot can stretch _______ behind the back of the truck.

100 feet

25 to 50 feet

As much as 200 feet

150 feet

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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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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