Free New York DMV Practice Test 2026

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New York practice questions and explanations

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CAR PERMIT · WRITTEN TEST

New York DMV test: what to prepare for

Official test
New York learner-permit written test
Question format
20 questions, including 4 road-sign questions.
Passing requirement
14 of 20 correct, including at least 2 of 4 road signs

Where to focus: Read manual chapters 4–11 and the sign chart. Include sign practice in every session; then review turns, school buses and defensive driving.

A common mix-up: An overall score of 70% alone is not enough: you must also meet the separate road-sign requirement. Our car simulator checks both.

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Sample questions with explanations

Try these local scenarios before opening a practice session. These are independent study examples, not official exam questions.

1. You approach a stopped school bus with flashing red lights on the opposite side of a divided New York highway. What should you do?

  • Stop; the divided highway does not exempt you
  • Continue because a median separates the road
  • Continue at 10 mph
Check the answer and explanation

Stop; the divided highway does not exempt you

New York requires a stop for the school bus from either direction, including on a divided highway.

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2. How far away must you stop for a school bus with flashing red lights in New York?

  • At least 5 feet
  • Exactly one car length
  • At least 20 feet
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At least 20 feet

New York requires at least 20 feet between your vehicle and the stopped bus.

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3. In New York City, you face a steady red light and want to turn right. No sign permits the turn. What should you do?

  • Turn if no pedestrian is visible
  • Wait for a permitted signal
  • Turn after stopping and yielding
Check the answer and explanation

Wait for a permitted signal

New York City prohibits turns on red unless a sign permits them. Do not apply the general rule for outside the city.

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