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Original questions based on the latest New YorkNY Driver Handbook Expert-reviewed by S. Litvintchouk, M.S. (MIT), Chief Educational Researcher

Free Online DMV Written Test Practice for New York (2026)

Avg. pass rate on our NY tests: 58%.
Average pass rate for this test: 52%.
Hard
6 min
Score distribution:
90-100=>7%
80-89=>12%
70-79=>19%
60-69=>23%
<60%=>39%
Avg. first-try score: 65%
Perfect for:
Learner’s permit applicants
First‑time adult applicants

In New York, all drivers, regardless of age, must obtain an instruction permit before applying for a driver’s license. Requirements include being at least 16 years old and passing both a vision test and a written knowledge test. If you’re under 18, you also need signed consent from a parent or guardian.

You may take the New York DMV written test online or at a DMV office. If you’re a high school student, your school may also be authorized to administer it. The test has 20 questions based on the official New York DMV driver’s manual (New York DMV Handbook (NY Driver’s Manual) 2026). 4 of those 20 questions are about road signs – you must get at least 2 of the 4 right, plus a 70% overall score.

This is our second New York Permit Practice Test, current for June 2026 and based on the official driver’s manual. Like the official test, it’s multiple choice. Each question has several answer options – pick the best or most complete one.

If you’re stuck, our AI Assistant can rephrase the question, give a hint, or answer your own questions about driving. You can retake the test as often as you want; questions will be randomized each time. We also offer a New York Permit Test Study Guide with document checklists, fees, and frequently missed questions.

Free Online DMV Written Test Practice for New York (2026)
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Tricky exam topics covered here:
No right on red (NYC)
NY cell phone ban
Traffic Lights
Right-Of-Way At Intersections
Curves & Hills
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New York written test practice: quick facts

Use this second set to check traffic signals plus pavement markings after the first permit practice test

Questions
20 questions
Passing score
14 correct (70%)
Typical time
6 min
Best for
A second pass after Practice Test 1, especially for traffic signals plus pavement markings
Best next step
Review traffic signals plus pavement markings, then use Practice Test 3 to see if the misses disappear.

Can you take the New York written driving test online?

This page is online practice, not the official DMV exam. Use it to check traffic signals plus pavement markings, then confirm the current NY testing option before relying on an at-home exam.

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New York Test 2 question mix: Traffic Signals, Pavement Markings, and Sharing the Road

Based on the categories assigned to this second practice test pool.

Traffic Signals
8 questions in this test pool cover this area. Broader topic: Signs & Signals.
Pavement Markings
3 questions in this test pool cover this area. Broader topic: Signs & Signals.
Sharing the Road
2 questions in this test pool cover this area. Broader topic: Safety & Hazards.

How to use New York Test 2

Treat this as a second read, not a repeat of the first practice test.

1

Start with Traffic Signals

This is one of the main areas in this test pool, so review the rule before another scored attempt.

2

Use fresh wording for NY rules

Test 2 changes the question mix so you can separate understanding from memorized answers.

3

Move to Test 3 after repeat misses drop

Use Test 3 to confirm that traffic signals plus pavement markings no longer pull your score down.

Reviewed for legal and handbook accuracy

Steven Litvintchouk

M.S. (MIT, Columbia), Chief Educational Researcher. ACES member (Society for Editing). Verifies all 50 state tests against official handbooks weekly.

Test design and learning experience oversight

Andrei Zakhareuski

Co-founder & CEO, Driving-Tests.org

Questions are created and maintained by the Driving-Tests.org content team following our multi-layer editorial process and updated whenever the New York DMV changes its handbook or website information. Official sources we check: 

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