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New York permit practice

10 free sample questions: 6 shared road-sign and safe-driving questions, plus 4 selected New York rule questions. Plus adds 86 scenarios usable for this state. Neither bank covers the full handbook.

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Practice format

New York’s written test has 20 questions. You must answer 14 correctly, including at least 2 of the 4 road-sign questions. Plus practice matches these counts and thresholds, with original questions and a practice-only 20-minute timer.

Questions and answer order are shuffled. The free sample includes explanations, missed-question review, bookmarks and saved browser progress. Full timed practice modes are included in Plus.

State topics included

  • School buses, including opposite traffic on divided highways
  • New York City’s red-light turn restriction
  • Signals, emergency vehicles and crossing pedestrians

Official permit and test requirements ↗

Application age, required education, documents, fees and restrictions depend on your circumstances. Check the current official requirements.

A few rules to think about

In New York, a school bus flashes red on the opposite side of a divided highway. What must you do?

Stop for the bus

New York’s school-bus stop rule applies even across a divided highway.

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How far from a stopped school bus with flashing red lights should you stop in New York?

At least 20 feet

The DMV manual specifies at least 20 feet.

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In New York City, may you turn at a red light without a sign permitting it?

No

NYC prohibits red-light turns unless a sign allows the turn.

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Rules were checked against the linked official materials on October 6, 2026. This is supplementary passenger-car revision, not an official test or an approved driver-education course.