New York Permit Practice Test
Free practice for the New York learner's permit knowledge test. Every question can be read aloud, with each word highlighted as it is spoken. A wrong answer is never a penalty: you get a hint and try again.
Start practicingThe New York knowledge test
- 20 multiple-choice questions.
- You need 14 correct answers to pass (70%).
- The state also gives the test in Spanish.
Practice questions
156 practice questions for New York: 27 about New York rules and 129 about signs, signals and markings that are the same in every state. Free: every question, hints and read-aloud. No sign-up.
Languages
- Every question: English, Español.
- The 129 national questions (signs, signals, road markings) also in 中文, Tiếng Việt, Tagalog, العربية. In these languages the New York questions show in English for now.
5 sample questions
1. In New York, what is the youngest age to apply for a learner permit?
- 14 years old
- 15 years old
- 16 years old (correct answer)
- 17 years old
Answer: C. You must be at least 16 to apply for a New York learner permit.
New York handbook, page 11.
2. In New York, a school bus with flashing red lights is stopped on the other side of a divided highway. What must you do?
- Keep driving, because the highway is divided
- Stop, even though you are on the other side (correct answer)
- Slow down to 20 mph and pass
- Honk and pass with care
Answer: B. In New York you must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights even when it is on the other side of a divided highway.
New York handbook, page 40.
3. In New York City, may you turn right on a red light after a full stop?
- Yes, always after a full stop
- Yes, but only at night
- No, unless a sign says it is allowed (correct answer)
- Yes, if no police officer is present
Answer: C. In New York City you may not turn right on a red light unless a sign says it is allowed.
New York handbook, page 31.
4. In New York, when must you turn on your headlights during the day?
- Whenever the weather makes you use your windshield wipers (correct answer)
- Only inside tunnels
- Only on highways
- Never during the day
Answer: A. New York law says you must turn on your headlights whenever the weather makes you use your windshield wipers, and daytime running lights do not count.
New York handbook, page 63.
5. In New York State, outside New York City, what is the speed limit when no limit is posted?
- 45 mph
- 60 mph
- 65 mph
- 55 mph (correct answer)
Answer: D. In New York State, when no speed limit is posted, you may not drive faster than 55 mph.
New York handbook, page 47.
Official handbook
The questions are based on the official New York driver handbook. Read it too:
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