New York Permit Practice Test 5
20 questions, the same length as the DMV test. You need 14 correct to pass, plus 2 of 4 in the road signs section. Pick an answer to see whether you are right and why.
Questions from the New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), last checked November 1, 2026. Your progress is saved on this device.
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Question 1 of 20 · Licensing rules · Rules of the road section
A New York driver who signs up as an organ donor wants to know what the donation could cost the family after the donor's death. What is the answer?
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Correct answer: C. The family pays nothing for the donation
Donating organs and tissues through the registry carries no cost for the donor's family.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), “Organ and Tissue Donation”, PDF page 3. Handbook PDF
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Question 2 of 20 · Speed limits · Rules of the road section
You are driving on a street in New York City that has a sign posting 30 mph. Which speed limit applies on that street?
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Correct answer: D. 30 mph, because the posted sign replaces the citywide limit
The 25 mph limit in New York City applies only when no other limit is posted. A posted sign sets the limit for that street.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), “ALLOW YOURSELF SPACE”, PDF page 47. Handbook PDF
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Question 3 of 20 · Safe driving practices · Rules of the road section
Your car has blind spot warning. Before moving into the next lane on the highway, what is the correct way to check for traffic beside you?
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Correct answer: B. Check your mirrors and look over your shoulder, not just the warning
Assistance features do not replace your own observation. Drivers should perform head checks and use mirrors and cameras to watch traffic around them.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), “Advanced Driver Assistance Systems”, PDF page 78. Handbook PDF
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Question 4 of 20 · Licensing rules · Rules of the road section
A 15-year-old holds a valid driver license from another state and visits New York. Can this person legally drive here?
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Correct answer: A. No, because no one under 16 may drive in New York
Even with a license from elsewhere, a person under age 16 cannot drive in New York State.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), “INFORMATION FOR DRIVERS”, PDF page 6. Handbook PDF
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Question 5 of 20 · Road signs · Road signs section
You are driving on a highway and see a rectangular green sign with white letters. What does this kind of sign typically tell you?
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Correct answer: D. The direction and distance to nearby places
Green signs with white lettering are destination signs, which show which way places are and how far away they are. Services use blue signs and hazards use yellow ones.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), “TRAFFIC SIGNALS”, PDF page 30. Handbook PDF
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Question 6 of 20 · Sharing the road · Rules of the road section
In NY, a stop-arm camera catches a car passing a school bus that has flashing red lights and is loading children. What penalty does the owner face for a first violation?
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Correct answer: C. $250
Under the 2019 law allowing stop-arm cameras, the vehicle owner faces a $250 penalty for a first violation of passing a stopped school bus.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), “DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED”, PDF page 23. Handbook PDF
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Question 7 of 20 · Right of way · Rules of the road section
You reach an intersection where the traffic lights are dark because of a malfunction, and no officer is directing traffic. What does NY law require you to do?
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Correct answer: A. Stop as at a stop sign, then proceed by right-of-way rules
Lights that are out or malfunctioning are treated like a stop sign. You stop, then continue according to normal right-of-way rules unless an officer tells you otherwise.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), “TRAFFIC SIGNALS”, PDF page 30. Handbook PDF
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Question 8 of 20 · Licensing rules · Rules of the road section
When you present documents to prove your name for a NY learner permit or license, what total point value must they reach?
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Correct answer: D. Six points or more
Each acceptable proof of name has a point value, and the documents you present must add up to six points or more.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), “WHEN YOU APPLY FOR YOUR FIRST”, PDF page 8. Handbook PDF
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Question 9 of 20 · Sharing the road · Rules of the road section
A bicyclist who has been riding near the right edge moves toward the middle of the lane while preparing to turn left. What does this mean for you as a driver?
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Correct answer: A. The cyclist is allowed to leave the right side to turn left
Cyclists normally keep to the right, but they need not do so when preparing for a left turn or avoiding hazards. Drivers should expect this movement and give them space.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), “BICYCLISTS”, PDF page 69. Handbook PDF
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Question 10 of 20 · Licensing rules · Rules of the road section
Before taking the NY road test, how much supervised practice should a learner have completed?
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Correct answer: A. At least 50 hours, with 15 or more after sunset
The manual says a learner should log a minimum of 50 practice hours before the road test. At least 15 of those hours should take place after dark.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), “THE LEARNER PERMIT AND ROAD TEST”, PDF page 13. Handbook PDF
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Question 11 of 20 · Signals & pavement markings · Road signs section
In NY, how far ahead of a lane change must you begin showing your turn signal or hand-and-arm signal to other drivers?
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Correct answer: D. At least 100 feet before the change
New York requires drivers to signal their intention to change lanes at least 100 feet ahead of the move, giving others time to react.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), “HOW TO PASS ON THE RIGHT”, PDF page 39. Handbook PDF
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Question 12 of 20 · Road signs · Road signs section
You are driving through a work zone where a flag person is directing traffic. What must you do?
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Correct answer: D. Obey the flag person's directions at all times
Flag persons may control traffic in work areas, and drivers must always follow their signals regardless of other signs or traffic.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), “TRAFFIC SIGNALS”, PDF page 30. Handbook PDF
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Question 13 of 20 · Alcohol & drugs · Rules of the road section
A court orders an ignition interlock device installed in a convicted drunk driver's vehicle. What does this device do?
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Correct answer: C. It keeps the engine from starting until an acceptable breath sample is given
The interlock is wired into the ignition and measures alcohol on the driver's breath. The car cannot be started until the driver provides an acceptable sample.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), “The Ignition Interlock Program and Leandra's Law”, PDF page 59. Handbook PDF
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Question 14 of 20 · Signals & pavement markings · Road signs section
You hear a siren nearby while driving in NY but cannot tell where the emergency vehicle is coming from. What should you do?
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Correct answer: A. Pull over to the right and stop until you know it is not coming your way
When the location of a nearby siren is unclear, you must safely pull to the right edge of the road and stop. Stay there until you are sure the emergency vehicle is not heading toward you.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), “EMERGENCY VEHICLES”, PDF page 35. Handbook PDF
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Question 15 of 20 · Licensing rules · Rules of the road section
You registered a car in New York but keep it parked in the garage and never drive it. Must it carry liability insurance?
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Correct answer: B. Yes, for as long as it stays registered
Liability insurance is required for every registered vehicle, whether or not it is driven. Only turning in the plates before coverage ends avoids that obligation.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), “INSPECTION”, PDF page 27. Handbook PDF
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Question 16 of 20 · Safe driving practices · Rules of the road section
An oncoming driver at night leaves their high beams on and the glare is bothering you. What is the best way to protect your vision?
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Correct answer: D. Look toward the right road edge until the car passes
Shifting your eyes to the right and using the road edge as a guide reduces glare while you keep the vehicle on course. Staring at the lights or leaving high beams on makes the situation more dangerous.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), “DRIVING IN RAIN, FOG OR SNOW”, PDF page 63. Handbook PDF
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Question 17 of 20 · Safe driving practices · Rules of the road section
Your right wheels drift off the edge of the pavement onto the shoulder. What is the safest way to get back on the road?
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Correct answer: C. Slow down gently, check behind you, then steer carefully back on
Do not jerk the wheel back onto the road. Ease off the gas, brake gently, check for traffic behind you, and then return to the pavement carefully.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), “DRIVING EMERGENCIES”, PDF page 65. Handbook PDF
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Question 18 of 20 · Right of way · Rules of the road section
You are driving on a two-way road when an ambulance with flashing lights and a siren comes toward you in the opposite lane. What must you do in NY?
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Correct answer: C. Pull to the right edge of the road and stop
Drivers must yield to an approaching emergency vehicle from any direction. That means pulling to the right edge and stopping, even when it is coming in the opposite lane.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), “EMERGENCY VEHICLES”, PDF page 35. Handbook PDF
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Question 19 of 20 · Parking · Rules of the road section
A NO STOPPING sign is posted along the curb. Which is the only reason you may bring your vehicle to a stop beside that curb?
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Correct answer: B. To obey a signal or an officer, or avoid a conflict
A NO STOPPING sign allows a stop only to comply with a sign, signal or officer, or to prevent a conflict with other vehicles. Loading and unloading are not exceptions here.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), “PARKING REGULATIONS”, PDF page 43. Handbook PDF
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Question 20 of 20 · Safe driving practices · Rules of the road section
You want to turn around on a road with a curve, and oncoming drivers would not see your vehicle until it was 300 feet away. Is a U-turn allowed?
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Correct answer: D. No, other drivers must be able to see you from 500 feet
A U-turn is illegal where other drivers cannot see your vehicle from 500 feet away in either direction, such as near a curve or hilltop.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), “U-TURNS”, PDF page 37. Handbook PDF
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