Printable NY Permit Practice Test

1. A New York sign has a red circle and slash over a symbol. What does that design communicate?

1. A service area is available ahead
2. A recommended route for the pictured vehicle
3. The road surface is likely to be slippery
4. The pictured action is not allowed or the vehicle is restricted

2. How many questions are on New York's written knowledge test for a passenger vehicle license?

1. 20
2. 15
3. 25
4. 40

3. Where is parking prohibited under New York's general parking rules?

1. In a legal metered space during its posted hours
2. In or within a crosswalk
3. On a road shoulder where parking is expressly permitted
4. In a marked space outside its restricted hours

4. You have a green light and want to turn left in New York. What must you do before turning?

1. Turn immediately because green gives absolute priority
2. Yield only to vehicles displaying a left-turn signal
3. Yield to oncoming vehicles going straight or turning right
4. Wait for the vehicle behind you to pass first

5. Unless a different sign is posted, what is the speed limit in New York City?

1. 30 mph
2. 25 mph
3. 35 mph
4. 55 mph

6. At what BAC does a New York driver enter the DWI category?

1. .05 or higher
2. .10 or higher
3. .08 or higher
4. .18 or higher only

7. What technology may New York school districts and municipalities use on school buses to identify passing vehicles?

1. Automatic speed governors
2. License-plate stickers
3. Stop-arm cameras
4. Interior passenger cameras

8. A red circle with a slash over a U-shaped arrow means the driver must not:

1. Turn left at the next intersection
2. Make a U-turn at that location
3. Pass a slower vehicle on a two-lane road
4. Enter a railroad crossing

9. What should a driver anticipate after seeing the yellow traffic-signal symbol?

1. A traffic signal ahead
2. A streetlight outage
3. A police checkpoint
4. A railroad gate inspection

10. When a New York warning sign is paired with a recommended-speed sign, what should the driver do?

1. Accelerate to clear the warning zone quickly
2. Maintain the posted limit regardless of the advisory
3. Stop immediately even when the roadway is clear
4. Reduce speed as advised for that area

11. How early must a New York driver signal a turn or lane change?

1. At least 25 feet before the maneuver
2. Only after beginning to turn
3. At least 500 feet before every maneuver
4. At least 100 feet before the maneuver

12. What minimum revocation period can apply after driving an uninsured vehicle?

1. At least one year
2. At least 30 days
3. At least six months
4. No revocation if no crash occurred

13. You miss your intended expressway exit. What does the manual advise?

1. Back up on the exit ramp to reach it
2. Stay on the expressway until the next exit
3. Cross the median immediately if traffic is light
4. Stop in the travel lane and wait for a gap

14. What does a red octagonal STOP sign require in New York?

1. A rolling stop if the intersection is clear
2. A stop only when another vehicle is visible
3. A yield without stopping when no line is painted
4. A full stop and yielding before proceeding safely

15. How close to a railroad crossing may a New York driver park?

1. No closer than 15 feet
2. No closer than 20 feet
3. No closer than 50 feet
4. No closer than 100 feet

16. What information do New York warning signs normally provide?

1. Mandatory parking fees and payment methods
2. Advance notice of hazards or changing road conditions
3. Destination names and route distances only
4. Proof that a road is closed to all traffic

17. When may a New York driver turn right at a steady red light?

1. After a full stop, when the way is clear and no sign or marking prohibits the turn
2. Immediately after slowing if no vehicle is close
3. Only after waiting for a green arrow in every location
4. Whenever the driver is turning from a one-way street

18. What portable-device activity does New York prohibit while driving?

1. Sending or receiving a text message or email
2. Using a hands-free telephone at any time
3. Listening to a lawfully mounted navigation prompt
4. Checking the vehicle's outside mirrors

19. What kind of information is normally shown by a blue New York service sign?

1. A mandatory traffic-control command
2. A warning about an upcoming curve
3. A destination route and distance only
4. Services available to road users

20. A New York driver is beside the broken line in a solid-and-broken pair. What may be done?

1. Pass only after crossing the solid line first
2. Never cross because any paired line prohibits passing
3. Pass when safe and without interfering with traffic
4. Change lanes without checking opposing traffic