New York Driver's License

Free Practice Test

Free Practice Test

You are about to take the New York DMV Online Practice Test. This sample test consists of multiple choice questions and answers.

Please select the best answer for each question below and then click "Grade It!"

1. This rectangular white sign with black lettering let's you know that: This rectangular white sign with black lettering let's you know that:
a. Passing is permitted when it is safe.
b. If you use your horn, drivers must pull over.
c. You may pass on the shoulder.
d. This is a no-pass zone.
2. This white sign with red and black legend signifies what? This white sign with red and black legend signifies what?
a. "No Right Turn."
b. "No Left Turn."
c. None of the listed answers.
d. No U-Turn.
3. What does this yellow diamond shaped sign with black symbols indicate? What does this yellow diamond shaped sign with black symbols indicate?
a. Shooting range ahead.
b. Reduce speed.
c. Approaching a 4-way intersection.
d. Extra focus required for road section.
4. This sign indicates that you are in a _____ area. This sign indicates that you are in a _____ area.
a. Marketplace.
b. School zone.
c. Shopping.
d. Business zone.
5. You may be fatigued if:
a. All of the listed answers are correct.
b. Your thoughts wander.
c. You do not remember driving.
d. Your eyes close or go out of focus by themselves.
e. Keeping your head up is difficult.
6. Your headlights must be on:
a. 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise.
b. 30 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise.
c. There is no set time when your headlights should be on.
d. One hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.
e. From sunset to sunrise.
7. In your final parallel parking position, your wheels should be:
a. No less than 3 feet from the curb.
b. No more than 1 foot from the curb.
c. No more than 2 feet from the curb.
d. No less than 2 feet from the curb.
8. Leaving the scene of an incident that involves a fatality or personal injury is:
a. Frowned upon.
b. Encouraged.
c. A criminal violation.
d. A felony.
9. In a roundabout, you should drive:
a. 20 mph or less.
b. 40 mph or less.
c. 25 mph or less.
d. 45 mph or less.
e. 30 mph or less.
10. Right-of-way rules:
a. Don't do anything.
b. Save money on signs.
c. None of the listed answers are correct.
d. Help resolve conflicts that signs, signals, and pavement markings do not.
e. Help you decide where to go.
11. The penalty for a first offense of using a cellular device while driving is a fine of up to:
a. 300
b. 250
c. 150
d. 500
12. If no limit is posted, you should drive no more than:
a. 50 mph.
b. 35 mph.
c. 45 mph.
d. 40 mph.
e. 55 mph.
13. Bicyclists:
a. Must use hand signals when turning.
b. All of the listed answers are correct.
c. May never travel to the left side of the road for any reason.
d. May always carry passengers of any age.
14. A flashing yellow light means:
a. Drive with caution.
b. Speed up.
c. Construction ahead.
d. Emergency ahead.
e. Bad weather conditions.
15. You must signal your turn at least:
a. 300 feet ahead.
b. 100 feet ahead.
c. 50 feet ahead.
d. 200 feet ahead.
e. 500 feet ahead.
16. When your tires begin to ride on the water that is on top of the road pavement, you are:
a. Vehicular skiing.
b. Hydroplaning.
c. Skimming the water.
d. Rainy skidding.
17. During a turn, you should not:
a. Be alert for traffic on all sides.
b. None of the listed answers are correct.
c. Increase your speed.
d. Remember that your rear wheels will travel inside the path of the front wheels.
18. No passing is allowed in either lane on roads marked with:
a. One broken line.
b. Solid line with broken line.
c. Double solid lines.
d. One solid line.
19. You should not make a U-turn near the top of a hill, a curve, or any other location where other driver cannot see your vehicle from:
a. 500 feet in either direction.
b. 200 feet in either direction.
c. 300 feet in either direction.
d. 450 feet in either direction.
20. If you refuse to take a drug or alcohol test after you've been arrested:
a. Your drivers license will be suspended.
b. The police will give you another criminal charge.
c. You will go to jail.
d. You will be fined.
21. Under which circumstance are you allowed to pass on the right?
a. When traffic is stopped, and you want on the exit.
b. When a vehicle is making a right turn.
c. Under no circumstance can you pass on the right.
d. When a vehicle ahead makes a left turn.
e. You can pass on the shoulder.
22. In New York, You must report an accident to the DMV if any injury is sustained or if the total property damage, in dollars, of any one person is equal to or greater than:
a. None of the listed answers are correct.
b. 750
c. 250
d. 500
e. 1000
23. To prevent drowsy or fatigued driving, you should:
a. Avoid alcohol and medications that may impair performance.
b. All of the listed answers are correct.
c. Drive with a companion for long trips.
d. Get enough sleep before driving.
e. Schedule regular stops for every 100 miles or two hours.
24. Which of the following is considered a special driving condition?
a. Night driving.
b. Driving in the rain, fog or snow.
c. All of the listed answers are correct.
d. Expressway driving.
25. When a stopped school bus flashes its red lights, you must stop:
a. At least 50 feet away from the bus.
b. At least 20 feet away from the bus.
c. At least 15 feet away from the bus.
d. At least 10 feet away from the bus.