When should you use your windshield wipers?

Whenever rain, snow or spray blurs your view

Only in rain, not for snow or road spray

Only once rain is heavy, to save the blades

Only when the car's rain sensor turns them on

A small sign below a railroad crossbuck shows the number 2. What does it tell you?

There are two sets of tracks at the crossing

The crossing is two miles down the road

Trains come through here about twice a day

Stop at least two car lengths from the rails

A motorcycle coming toward an intersection has its turn signal blinking. What should you do before pulling out in front of it?

Wait until you are sure it is really turning

Pull out quickly before it reaches you

Go - a blinking signal means it will turn

Flash your headlights and then pull out

Free New York DMV Practice Permit Test - Practice Test 2 2026

25 questions70% to passExplanations includedFree

20Real test questions

70%Pass score

This Practice Test 2 is modeled on the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) written knowledge exam, which has 20 questions; to pass you need 14 of 20 correct (70%), including at least 2 of the 4 Road Signs questions. These 25 questions rotate through traffic laws, road signs, and right-of-way - the core topics the DMV tests most heavily. Every question includes an explanation, so you learn the rule behind each answer - not just whether you got it right.

Question 1 of 25

A New York junior (Class DJ) license holder may not drive with more than:

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Inside this test

What's on the New York Practice Test 2

The real New York knowledge test has 20 questions, and to pass you need 14 of 20 correct (70%), including at least 2 of the 4 Road Signs questions. Practice Test 2 is a 25-question set drawn from 39 questions, scored against a practice target of 70%.

Topics in this test's question pool

Road signs 17
Traffic laws 9
Right of way 4
Safe driving 4
Parking 2
Alcohol & drugs 1
Vehicle equipment 1
Emergencies 1

39 questions in the pool, 2 of them written specifically for New York. Each attempt shows 25 in a new order.

Sample questions from this test, with answers

Want to test yourself first? Take the test above before reading these. Every answer below is checked against the source shown.

1. A New York junior (Class DJ) license holder may not drive with more than:
- A. One non-family passenger under 21 (correct)
- B. Two non-family passengers under 21
- C. Three non-family passengers under 21
- D. Four passengers of any age
Why: New York junior license holders may not drive with more than one passenger under 21 unless the passengers are members of the immediate family.
Source: official New York driver handbook, Ch. 1, Junior Operator Restrictions - Driving with a Junior License, p. 16
2. When turning left at a green light (not a green arrow), you must:
- A. Turn immediately - green means go
- B. Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians (correct)
- C. Turn first - oncoming traffic must yield to you
- D. Wait for oncoming traffic to stop
Why: A green ball (not arrow) allows a left turn only after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. A green arrow means you have a protected turn and oncoming traffic is stopped.
Source: official New York driver handbook
3. What does this warning sign tell you?
- A. A stop sign is ahead (correct)
- B. The road ends ahead
- C. Stopping is not allowed
- D. A police checkpoint is ahead
Why: The stop-ahead sign warns that there is a stop sign coming up that you may not see yet. Slow down and get ready to stop.
Source: p.11 (PDF p.19), Warning signs
4. What should you do if your vehicle begins to hydroplane (ride on a film of water)?
- A. Brake firmly until the tires grip again
- B. Speed up gently so the tires cut through
- C. Ease off the gas and keep the wheel straight (correct)
- D. Steer quickly toward the dry edge of the road
Why: During hydroplaning, ease off the gas gradually to slow down. Hold the steering wheel firmly and straight. Do not brake suddenly or steer sharply - this can cause a spin.
Source: official New York driver handbook
5. What does the Move Over Law require?
- A. Move over a lane, or slow down if you cannot (correct)
- B. Move over only if a police car is stopped
- C. Stop your vehicle when you see emergency lights
- D. Keep your lane and speed, but use flashers
Why: All 50 states have Move Over laws requiring drivers to move over at least one lane away from stopped emergency, police, and maintenance vehicles. If changing lanes is unsafe, slow to well below the speed limit.
Source: official New York driver handbook
6. What does a flashing red light mean?
- A. Slow down and proceed with caution
- B. Stop, then go when it is safe (correct)
- C. Stop and wait for the light to turn green
- D. Yield, but stop only if cars are coming
Why: A flashing red light must be treated exactly like a stop sign. Come to a complete stop, check for traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when safe.
Source: official New York driver handbook

More New York facts, the full requirements table and the printable PDF are on the New York permit practice test page.

New York DMV Test Info

Questions on real test: 20
Passing score: 70%
Correct needed: 14 of 20 correct (70%), including at least 2 of the 4 Road Signs questions
Minimum age: 16 years old
Testing agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

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Study Tip

Don't just aim to pass this New York Practice Test 2 once - keep taking it until you score 70% or higher two or three times in a row. Read the explanation after every question, even the ones you get right, to lock in the rule before your DMV exam.