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NY Permit Practice Test

Practice the New York knowledge test the way it is actually given: 20 questions, 70 percent to pass. Every question has a plain English explanation and narrated audio. 220 questions in the bank, free, no account required.

Question bank: 220
State: New York
Format: Fixed question set
Cost: Free

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The real New York knowledge test is the DMV exam used for a learner permit. This page contains the full free 220 question study bank, with an explanation after each answer. Use the numbered 20 question tests below when you want a fixed study session.

The real New York knowledge test: 20 questions on the written test; passing score You must correctly answer at least 14 of the 20 questions asked, including two of the four questions about road signs (official source). This practice bank has 220 questions.

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220-question bank · Sign images & explanations · Free

New York practice test has 220 questions. Every question comes with a plain-English explanation the moment you answer.

Real exam format: 20 questions, 14 correct to pass; at least 2 of 4 road sign questions correct.

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Run 20 questions to warm up.

Find your gaps

Diagnose weak topics and retry what you've missed.

Simulate the real thing

Practice under graded exam conditions or run the whole bank.

Practice one topic

Drill a single topic, up to 20 questions with explanations.

Random draw and answer order every attempt. Scored against the real test's pass mark: 14 of 20 correct.

Free means actually free: no subscription, no auto-renew, no card required, no locked features. This site is funded by our insurance work, not by test-prep charges.

See facts and key topics for New York DMV (minimum age, fees, wait times, question counts by topic) before you start, or print it to bring with you on test day.

Study the handbook, chapter by chapter: 17 short free lessons with the key rules, the exact numbers, and 3 check questions each, all quoted from the New York manual.

How to use this NY practice test

Take the 20 question exam-length practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the New York State Driver's Manual, which is what the examiners use.
When you pass three sets in a row at 70 percent or better, book the real test.

NY practice tests, 20 questions each

Fixed sets in a fixed order so you can retake one and compare your score.

Printable NY practice test with answer key

Want to focus on signs? Take the New York road sign practice test with pictures.

Prefer to review before you test? Study every New York question as a flashcard.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are in the New York practice bank?

This free page contains the full 220 question bank. The numbered tests each contain 20 fixed questions.

How does this practice test relate to the real New York test?

The real test facts are shown above from the official source. This page is an educational practice bank and is separate from the DMV test.

Can I use the New York practice test for free?

Yes. The practice questions, explanations, and numbered tests are free to use with no account required.

Last verified 2026-09-05 against the New York State Driver's Manual, which sets the real exam at 20 questions and 14 correct to pass.

All 20 questions, NY exam length

Every question below comes from the New York question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.

1. A red left arrow is illuminated at a New York traffic signal. What is prohibited?
1. Moving left until the arrow is replaced by a green signal or arrow
2. Turning left after stopping and yielding
3. Turning left only when pedestrians are absent
4. Proceeding left if the lane beside you is clear
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Moving left until the arrow is replaced by a green signal or arrow. A red arrow controls movement in the arrow's direction more specifically than a general red light. Full explanation in Test 1
2. Where is parking prohibited under New York's general parking rules?
1. In a legal metered space during its posted hours
2. In a marked space outside its restricted hours
3. On a road shoulder where parking is expressly permitted
4. In or within a crosswalk
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In or within a crosswalk. New York prohibits parking in a crosswalk because the vehicle blocks the pedestrian path and can hide pe