New York DMV Practice Test
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To apply for a learner permit or driver license in New York State (NYS), you must complete an Application for Driver License (MV-44). You must pass a vision and written test and pay the application and license fees. The NY DMV written test covers the contents of the New York Driver's Manual, including road rules, road signs, driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, as well as other driving and safety rules. The New York State knowledge test consists of 20 multiple choice questions. To pass the NYS DMV test, you must correctly answer at least 14 questions, and at least 2 of the 4 questions about road signs.
Updated for 2026 DMV rules.
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If you are parked parallel to the curb, you may get out of the car on the traffic side:
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After signalling the other drivers that you are getting out of the car.
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When you won't interfere with oncoming vehicles.
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After the first two vehicles have passed.
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Only when other drivers can see you.
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2.
The picture shows:
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A no-left-turn sign.
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A sharp curve sign.
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A flashing arrow panel.
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A one way sign.
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3.
When driving in rainy weather, you should:
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Steer and brake smoothly.
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Drive in low gear.
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Steer off the road.
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Drive at higher speeds to improve traction.
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4.
Drinking alcohol will affect you:
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More rapidly just after eating.
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Only if you have more than one drink.
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The same way at all times.
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More rapidly on an empty stomach.
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If you hear a siren close by but do not know exactly where the emergency vehicle is, you must:
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Slow down but don't stop until you see the vehicle.
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Keep driving until you see the vehicle.
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Pull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street.
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Speed up and turn at the next intersection.
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6.
You face a green light, but traffic on the other side of the intersection does not allow you to travel all the way through the intersection. You should:
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Enter the intersection with caution.
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Wait for the next green light.
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Wait until traffic ahead clears, so you do not block the intersection.
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Enter the intersection and wait until traffic ahead clears.
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7.
Slow-moving vehicles must display a ______ on the rear when using public highways.
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Triangular fluorescent yellow sign
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Diamond-shaped orange sign
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Rectangular yellow and white sign
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Triangular orange sign
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8.
The shape of a route sign tells you:
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That the route you are on might be dangerous.
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The type of route you are on.
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The speed limit on that route.
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How many miles are left before you reach your destination.
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9.
This road sign means:
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Do not block intersection.
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Dangerous curve ahead.
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Flagger ahead.
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Right lane closed.
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10.
What should you do if your brakes fail and youd don't have ABS?
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Turn on your cruise control.
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Pump the brake pedal hard and fast to increase pressure.
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Pull the steering wheel back.
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Hook your shoe under the pedal and see if you can free it.
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TEST #1
Question 3 of 36
Negotiating Intersections
3. If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?
After the crosswalk.
On the crosswalk.
Before the stop line.×
Before the crosswalk.✓
Explanation
If there is no stop line at a red light, you must stop before the crosswalk — it’s always illegal to stop on it.