NEW YORK DRIVER’S EXAMINATION
(From the 2020 New York driver handbook)
| Number of tests: | 24 |
| Number of questions: | 20 |
| Passing score: | 14 |
Directions: To apply for a learner permit or driver license 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 written test examines knowledge of the road signs, rules of the road, safe driving techniques and the laws about alcohol and drug use while driving.
To pass the written test, you must correctly answer at least 14 of the 20 questions asked, but you must correctly answer two of the four questions about road signs.
This test is intended to help you prepare for the types of questions you will be asked on the written test. The questions on the actual test may vary.
— PASSING GRADE —
6 OR FEWER ERRORS
INCLUDING 2 OR FEWER ROAD SIGN ERRORS
INCLUDING 2 OR FEWER ROAD SIGN ERRORS
Results
#1. The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to:
#2. If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:
#3. A five-ounce glass of wine contains the same amount of alcohol as:
#4. If you see an edge line that angles inward on a road, it means:
#5. A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in to the left. That shows that:
#6. When changing lanes, you should:
#7. Minimum speed signs are designed to:
#8. Vehicle stopping distances never depend on:
#9. What should you be most concerned about when you see this sign?
#10. What kinds of drugs can affect your driving ability?
#11. This sign means:
#12. On a New York State highway where there is no posted speed limit, the fastest you may legally drive is:
#13. You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car, you should:
#14. Assuming that the street is level, what should you do after you have finished parallel parking in a space between two other cars?
#15. In the state of New York, ____ must wear seat belts in moving vehicles.
#16. Blind persons legally have the right-of-way when crossing the street when they are:
#17. Blind spots are:
#18. This sign means:
#19. To improve visibility lowered by rain or fog, drivers should use their:
