New York DMV permit test practice

Practice in the real New York test format, learn the rules New York tests, and know when you're ready to book.

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The New York knowledge test at a glance

Questions: 20
To pass: 14
You can miss: 6
Answer choices: 4

Sign section: 4 sign questions, 2 must be right
Format source: Published by the state

Your New York study kit

834: practice questions for New York
274: written only for New York's own rules
65: lessons with New York's numbers filled in
17: rules where New York differs from most states

Where New York is different

Most handbooks look alike. These are the rules where New York does its own thing, and they show up on the test.

Rule	New York	Most states
Minimum age for an intermediate (provisional) license	16 years, 6 months	16 years (36/51)
Night-driving restriction for a new intermediate licensee (first stage)	9 p.m. to 5 a.m.	Midnight to 5 a.m. (11/50)
Minimum age for a learner's permit	16 years	15 years (26/51)
Required supervised practice hours	50 hours, including 15 at night	50 hours, including 10 at night (21/51)
Right turn on a steady red after stopping	Allowed, except in New York City unless a sign permits it	Allowed after a full stop, unless a sign forbids it (49/51)
Maximum speed limit on rural interstates	65 mph	70 mph (20/50)
Maximum speed limit on urban interstates	65 mph	70 mph (15/51)
Maximum speed on other limited-access highways	65 mph	70 mph (19/50)

Sample New York questions

Three questions from the New York pool. Pick an answer to see the explanation.

1 / 3

In New York, a NO STANDING sign means you may:

2 / 3

In New York, which course must you usually complete before scheduling a road test if you have not taken a driver education course?

3 / 3

According to the New York Driver's Manual, if you get 11 or more points within 24 months:

New York test FAQ

How many questions are on the New York knowledge test?

The New York test has 20 questions.

How many can I get wrong on the New York permit test?

You need 14 correct to pass, so you can miss up to 6.

What's the best way to study for the New York test?

Read the New York Driver's Manual (MV-21), then practice in the real format until your readiness is above 90%. Steerivo's lessons follow the handbook's topics and fill in New York's numbers.

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