New York DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

Correct answer: Turn right after a full stop, yielding to traffic and pedestrians

A steady red means stop, but outside NYC you may turn right on red after a full stop and yielding, unless a sign, signal or marking prohibits it.

Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Control – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: You must get at least 2 of the 4 sign questions right

Besides getting 14 of 20 right overall, you must correctly answer at least two of the four road-sign questions.

Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Control – Signs

Correct answer: Let it finish its turn first

A driver approaching an intersection must yield to traffic already in the intersection.

Source: Chapter 5: Intersections and Turns – Right-of-Way

Correct answer: Slow down and move out of the adjacent lane if safe

On parkways, interstates and other controlled-access roads with multiple lanes, you must slow down and move from the adjacent lane unless traffic or hazards make it unsafe.

Source: Chapter 5: Intersections and Turns – Move Over Law

Correct answer: At least 100 feet

The law requires you to signal a turn or lane change at least 100 feet ahead.

Source: Chapter 5: Intersections and Turns – Turns

Correct answer: No, never

You must not exceed the speed limit to pass another vehicle.

Source: Chapter 6: How to Pass – How to Pass on the Left

Correct answer: No more than 1 foot

In your final parallel-parking position, your wheels must be no more than one foot from the curb.

Source: Chapter 7: Parallel Parking – How to Park

Correct answer: 55 mph

If no limit is posted, drive no more than 55 mph.

Source: Chapter 8: Defensive Driving – Speed

Correct answer: Four

Four of every 10 crashes involve rear-end collisions, usually from following too closely.

Source: Chapter 8: Defensive Driving – Allow Yourself Space

Correct answer: Do not panic

The most important rule in any emergency is not to panic; you usually have a second or two to think.

Source: Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions – Driving Emergencies

Correct answer: Intoxication (DWI)

BAC over .05 is evidence of impairment, .08 or higher is evidence of intoxication, and .18 or more is evidence of aggravated DWI.

Source: Chapter 9: Alcohol and Other Drugs – Alcohol, Other Drugs and the Law

Correct answer: 20/40 in at least one eye, with or without lenses

You must have 20/40 vision in at least one eye, with or without corrective lenses.

Source: Chapter 1: Driver Licenses – When You Apply for Your First License

Correct answer: A parent, guardian, driver-ed teacher or driving instructor age 21+

Upstate, 5 AM–9 PM any licensed driver 21+ may supervise; 9 PM–5 AM it must be a parent, guardian, person in loco parentis, driver-ed teacher or instructor age 21+.

Source: Chapter 1: Driver Licenses – The Learner Permit and Road Test

Correct answer: $10,000

Minimum liability is $25,000/$50,000 for injury, $50,000/$100,000 for death, and $10,000 for property damage.

Source: Chapter 3: Owning a Vehicle – Insurance

Correct answer: Only where a sign permitting it is posted

Turning on red is not allowed in New York City unless a sign specifically permits it.

Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Control – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: At the point nearest the intersection where you can see cross traffic

With no stop line or crosswalk, stop before the intersection at the point nearest it where you can see traffic on the crossing road.

Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Control – Signs

Correct answer: The driver turning left

A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic going straight or turning right.

Source: Chapter 5: Intersections and Turns – Right-of-Way

Correct answer: Reduce speed

Drivers must reduce speed on all roads for stopped emergency or hazard vehicles with lights on; moving over is additionally required on multi-lane controlled-access roads.

Source: Chapter 5: Intersections and Turns – Move Over Law

Correct answer: As far right as possible

For a right turn, get as far right as possible and do not make wide, sweeping turns; turn into the right lane of the road you enter.

Source: Chapter 5: Intersections and Turns – Turns

Correct answer: 200 feet

Do not pass if you cannot safely get back into the right lane before any oncoming vehicle comes within 200 feet of you.

Source: Chapter 6: How to Pass – How to Pass on the Left