New York Permit Practice Test 2026

New York permit practice test: 488 free practice questions (128 official sample questions · Official driver handbook). Official test format: Class D: 20 Q, pass 14 incl. >=2 of 4 sign Qs. Updated

Official test facts (verified)

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Test formatClass D: 20 Q, pass 14 incl. >=2 of 4 sign Qsdmv.ny.gov
Test languagesEnglish, Albanian, Arabic, Bangla, Bosnian, Chinese, French, Greek, Haitian Creole, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Nepali, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Urdu, Yiddishdmv.ny.gov
Official handbookdmv.ny.govdmv.ny.gov
Practice questions488 questionsdmv.ny.gov

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Official format: Class D: 20 Q, pass 14 incl. >=2 of 4 sign Qs · 488 practice questions

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The official test scores road signs and rules of the road separately. Your readiness is the weaker part.

Practice language: English简体中文

Units

Road signs4 questions in the test, need 20%
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    Traffic Signs & Signals176 questions
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Rules of the road16 questions in the test0%
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    Impaired Driving & Penalties52 questions
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    Sharing the Road48 questions
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    General Driving Knowledge41 questions
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    Bad Weather & Night Driving38 questions
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    Highway & Freeway Driving35 questions
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    Right of Way & Intersections26 questions
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    Parking & Stopping Rules23 questions
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    Speed Limits & Following Distance22 questions
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    Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation22 questions
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  10. 11
    Licensing, Demerits & Penalties5 questions
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  1. Full mock examOfficial format: Class D: 20 Q, pass 14 incl. >=2 of 4 sign Qs
20questions on the test
14 (70%)correct to pass
488practice questions

Full mock exam: Road signs: 4 Q, pass 2 · Rules of the road: 16 Q · overall pass 14

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Practice question bank

488questions
11topics
76with a picture
176in Traffic Signs & Signals
Traffic Signs & Signals176Impaired Driving & Penalties52Sharing the Road48General Driving Knowledge41Bad Weather & Night Driving38Highway & Freeway Driving35Right of Way & Intersections26Parking & Stopping Rules23Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operat…22Speed Limits & Following Distan…22Licensing, Demerits & Penalties5license-test.com
Traffic Signs & Signals is the largest topic (36% of the bank) · Questions per topic · Source: License Test question bank

Sample questions

  1. This sign (right lane ends keep left) means:

    • Merging traffic is approaching from the right
    • Winding road ahead
    • Right lane ends, stay to the left ✓
    • Divided highway ahead

    Traffic Signs & Signals · Answer: C · Source: survey.alchemer.com, retrieved 2026-10-17

  2. What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgment?

    • It helps driving skills but harms your judgment
    • It harms both driving skills and judgment ✓
    • It has no effect on either driving skills or judgment
    • It has no effect on judgment but it harms driving skills

    Impaired Driving & Penalties · Answer: B · Source: survey.alchemer.com, retrieved 2026-10-17

  3. This sign (railroad crossing) is a warning that you are approaching:

    • An intersection
    • A crosswalk
    • A railroad crossing ✓
    • A blasting zone

    Sharing the Road · Answer: C · Source: survey.alchemer.com, retrieved 2026-10-17

  4. You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car you should:

    • Race your motor to warn the children that you are moving
    • Sound your horn so the children will hear you
    • Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear ✓
    • Tell the children to stay away from the driveway

    General Driving Knowledge · Answer: C · Source: survey.alchemer.com, retrieved 2026-10-17

Car knowledge test: compare with nearby states

StateQuestions on testPass markPractice questions
New York2014 (70%)488
Connecticut2520 (80%)467
Massachusetts2518 (72%)501
New Jersey5040 (80%)619
Pennsylvania1815 (83%)355
Vermont2016 (80%)380
New Jersey619Massachusetts501New York488Connecticut467Vermont380Pennsylvania355license-test.com
New York ranks 3 of 6 by practice questions · Practice questions per jurisdiction · Source: License Test question bank

FAQ

How many questions are on the official New York permit test?

20 questions; you need 14 correct (70%) to pass, according to the official source checked on 2026-10-17.

What is the format of the New York Car learner's permit test (Class D)?

Class D: 20 Q, pass 14 incl. >=2 of 4 sign Qs

How many practice questions does this New York permit practice test have?

488 published questions in 11 topics. The largest topics are Traffic Signs & Signals (176), Impaired Driving & Penalties (52), Sharing the Road (48). 76 questions include a picture (sign or road situation).

How does the New York test compare with nearby states?

Connecticut: 25 questions, pass 20; Massachusetts: 25 questions, pass 18; New Jersey: 50 questions, pass 40; Pennsylvania: 18 questions, pass 15; Vermont: 20 questions, pass 16 (official formats; New York: 20 questions, pass 14).

Where do these practice questions come from?

Questions are based on the official New York driver handbook (dmv.ny.gov) and include 128 official sample questions published by the agency. Every question is aligned with the official handbook rules for New York.

Is the New York permit practice test free?

Yes. All 488 questions, topic practice, the timed mock exam and the wrong-question book are free and need no account.

Which languages is the New York Car learner's permit test (Class D) offered in?

English, Albanian, Arabic, Bangla, Bosnian, Chinese, French, Greek, Haitian Creole, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Nepali, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Urdu, Yiddish

Where is the official handbook?

https://dmv.ny.gov/new-york-state-drivers-manual-practice-tests

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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source

Updated: · 128 official sample questions · Official driver handbook