New York Permit Practice Test 2026 (Free)

Free New York permit practice test: 25 questions

25 sample questions from DriveDrill's 239-question New York bank. Pick an answer to see if you got it right, and why.

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Q1. Driving far below the speed limit when conditions are good:

Q2. You are in the left lane of a highway and a line of traffic builds up behind you. You should:

Q3. Driving with snow and ice on the roof of your vehicle in New York:

Q4. You are involved in a crash. You are required to:

Q5. A steady red arrow means:

Q6. When a New York school bus stops with its red lights flashing, stop your vehicle at least how far from it?

Q7. Three speeding or misdemeanor traffic violations within 18 months in New York lead to:

Q8. Before the road test, a New York permit holder under 18 must complete:

Q9. Liability insurance pays for:

Q10. A red warning light appears on the dashboard while you are driving. You should:

Q11. A curb painted with diagonal yellow lines next to a wide striped area means:

Q12. Driving into low sun glare, the best response is to:

Q13. Under New York's Zero Tolerance Law, a driver under 21 faces license action with a blood alcohol level of:

Q14. Commercial vehicles are prohibited on many New York parkways because:

Q15. After you move, you must usually:

Q16. When an airbag is fitted, you should sit:

Q17. You must:

Q18. The road is most slippery:

Q19. New York requires you to notify the DMV of a change of address within:

Q20. In heavy fog you should drive with:

Q21. In New York, the law requires a car seat or booster seat until:

Q22. You notice one headlight is out at night. You should:

Q23. A New York junior or probationary license holder convicted of hand-held phone use or texting for the first time faces:

Q24. You smell smoke and see flames under the hood. You should:

Q25. New York requires seat belts to be worn by:

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About the New York knowledge test

Format: New York's written test is 20 questions; you need 14 correct AND at least 2 of the 4 road sign questions.
In Spanish: An official New York source names Spanish for the knowledge test. Languages can change, so check with the New York DMV before test day. Source: NY DMV, Prepare for and take your permit test.
What to study: the official New York DMV driver handbook, always the authoritative reference for current rules.
In DriveDrill: 239 New York questions, 28 of them written for New York's own rules, and a mock exam of 20 that you pass with 14.

The 25 questions above include 10 on New York-specific rules. Topics in DriveDrill's New York bank (questions per topic; a question can cover two):

Road Signs: 42
Signals & Markings: 26
Right of Way: 39
Speed & Following: 23
Passing & Lane Use: 30
Parking & Stopping: 11
Sharing the Road: 33
Alcohol & Drugs: 22
Emergencies & Crashes: 25
Weather & Night: 29
Vehicle & Equipment: 28
Licensing & Penalties: 35

New York permit test: questions and answers

How many questions are on the New York permit test?

New York's written test is 20 questions; you need 14 correct AND at least 2 of the 4 road sign questions.

Can I take the New York permit test in Spanish?

An official New York source names Spanish for the knowledge test. Languages can change, so check with the New York DMV before test day. Source: NY DMV, Prepare for and take your permit test. DriveDrill's New York questions are also in Spanish.

Are these the real New York test questions?

No. They are practice questions written in the style of New York's knowledge test, not official test questions. DriveDrill is an independent study app and is not affiliated with the New York DMV or any other state agency.

Is this New York permit practice test free?

Yes. The 25 sample questions on this page are free, with every answer explained and no sign-up. The DriveDrill iPhone app has all 239 New York questions and a 20-question mock exam.

What should I study for the New York permit test?

The official New York DMV driver handbook is the authoritative source for current rules. DriveDrill's New York questions cover road signs, right of way, licensing and penalties and sharing the road, among other topics.

Does DriveDrill have CDL and motorcycle practice tests?

Yes. The app also has practice for the CDL knowledge tests and the motorcycle permit test. Parents paying for a teen can read DriveDrill for parents.

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Official source: New York DMV driver handbook — always the authoritative reference for current rules.

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These practice questions are written in the style of New York's knowledge test and are not official test questions. DriveDrill is an independent study app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the New York DMV or any other state agency.

New York permit practice test 2026