New York driving test practice

Free New York practice test questions based on the New York State Driver's Manual — covering New York speed limits (55 state max, 25 in NYC), DWI and Zero Tolerance law, the strictest school-bus law in the US, points and the Driver Responsibility Assessment, and sharing the road in city traffic. Take the practice test to learn with explanations, then try the timed exam simulator with the real pass mark.

New York practice test & exam simulator

Practice mode with instant explanations, plus a timed simulator: 20 questions, pass mark 14.

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The real test at a glance

Questions on the real test20
Correct answers needed14 (70%), plus at least 2 of the 4 sign questions
Our practice bank50 original questions
HandbookNew York State Driver's Manual (DMV)

Common questions

What score do I need to pass the real New York written test?

Real test: 20 questions, at least 14 correct to pass — and on the real test you must also get at least 2 of the 4 road-sign questions right. Our exam simulator uses the same format and pass mark, so a pass here is a good sign for test day.

Where do I take the real New York test?

At any New York DMV office (the permit test is also offered online by the DMV). Bring the documents and fees listed on the official website, and confirm current requirements before you go — they change from time to time.

Are these the real test questions?

No. Real exam questions are not published by any state. Ours are original practice questions written from the official New York State Driver's Manual, covering the topics the real test draws from: New York speed limits (55 state max, 25 in NYC), DWI and Zero Tolerance law, the strictest school-bus law in the US, points and the Driver Responsibility Assessment, and sharing the road in city traffic.

How should I prepare?

Read the official handbook once through, then practise here until you pass the exam simulator twice in a row. Use practice mode to review the explanations for every question you miss.