Free practice for the New York knowledge test (the written permit test), written from the New York driver handbook, with every answer explained.
You also need at least 2 of the 4 road-sign questions right.
Based on the New York driver handbook. Requirements can change, so confirm with your New York licensing agency before your test.
Five steps from first try to test day. Your progress is saved on this device.
Each test has 20 questions. Get 14 or more right to match the 70% passing score.
The app has the rest of the New York question bank, more tests and a timed exam simulator.
New York guide
Every fact links to the official page it came from. Last checked Nov 14, 2026.
These links open official government websites. USA DMV is an independent study site and is not affiliated with any of them.
Sample questions
Think of your answer first, then open the explanation.
C. 1,000 feet
New York's Driver's Manual says headlights are required from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, when visibility is less than 1,000 feet, and when you use windshield wipers for rain, snow, or sleet.
B. 10 days
New York's Driver's Manual says any bicycle crash that causes death or serious injury must be reported to DMV within 10 days.
B. A 120-day suspension
New York's Driver's Manual says junior permits and licenses are suspended for 120 days upon a first conviction for a texting or cell phone violation.
What’s covered
Counts are from the full New York question bank in the app.
Road signs
Road signs follow the same national standard in every state. Learn them once by shape and color.
More New York tests, a timed exam simulator and a review of every question you miss.
Questions
20 questions. You need 14 correct answers (70%) to pass. Confirm the current format with your New York licensing agency before your test, because it can change.
No. They are practice questions written from the New York driver handbook and cover the same topics, but they are not the official questions. USA DMV is not affiliated with any New York agency.
Take the readiness check first to see your level. Read the handbook sections for the topics you missed, then take both free practice tests and read every explanation you got wrong. When you pass them comfortably, rehearse with a full-length timed exam in the app.
Not a government website. USA DMV (usadmv.app) is an independent study resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by any state DMV, the Texas Department of Public Safety or any other government agency. Practice questions are written to reflect official driver handbooks but are not the official test questions. Always confirm current requirements with your state’s licensing agency.
