Free New York DMV Practice Permit Test - Practice Test 3 2026

What's on the New York Practice Test 3

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 3 is a 25-question set drawn from 45 questions, scored against a practice target of 70%.

Topics in this test's question pool

• Road signs 16
• Traffic laws 11
• Safe driving 8
• Alcohol & drugs 3
• Emergencies 3
• Vehicle equipment 2
• Right of way 1
• Parking 1

45 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

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1. 1. A New York junior driver convicted of a texting or cell phone violation has their license suspended for:

   • A. 120 days (correct)
   • B. 30 days
   • C. 60 days
   • D. 1 year

   Why: A texting or cell phone conviction suspends a New York junior permit or license for 120 days.

   Source: official New York driver handbook, Ch. 2, Special Rules for Drivers with Junior Permits and Licenses

2. 2. On an undivided two-lane road, a school bus stops with its red lights flashing and stop arm out. What must drivers do?

   • A. Stop, then pass slowly if no children are seen
   • B. Stop in both directions until the lights stop (correct)
   • C. Slow down and pass on the left with caution
   • D. Wait until children reach the curb, then pass

   Why: On an undivided road, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus showing flashing red lights and a stop arm, and stay stopped until the lights stop. Rules for the opposite side of a divided highway differ by state (New York requires you to stop even then), so check your handbook.

   Source: official New York driver handbook

3. 3. A deer runs across the road ahead of you and disappears into the trees. What should you expect next?

   • A. The road is now clear of animals
   • B. The deer will turn back toward you
   • C. Deer never cross the same road twice
   • D. More deer may follow close behind (correct)

   Why: Deer usually travel in groups, so one deer crossing often means others are close behind. Slow down and be ready to stop.

   Source: official New York driver handbook

4. 4. A vehicle entering a roundabout (traffic circle) must:

   • A. Proceed immediately since they have right of way
   • B. Yield to traffic already in the roundabout (correct)
   • C. Stop completely before entering, even if clear
   • D. Yield only to traffic coming from the right

   Why: When entering a roundabout, yield to all vehicles already circulating inside. Enter only when there is a safe gap in traffic. Drive counterclockwise around the circle.

   Source: official New York driver handbook

5. 5. You are driving at 60 mph on a highway. How many feet does your vehicle travel per second?

   • A. 44 feet
   • B. 66 feet
   • C. 88 feet (correct)
   • D. 100 feet

   Why: At 60 mph, a vehicle travels about 88 feet per second (60 x 5,280 / 3,600 = 88). Understanding stopping distances is critical - at 60 mph you need approximately 300 feet to stop.

   Source: official New York driver handbook

6. 6. What does 'implied consent' mean for drivers?

   • A. You agree to obey all traffic laws when you drive
   • B. You agree to chemical tests if arrested for DUI (correct)
   • C. You let police search your car at any stop
   • D. You may refuse testing with no penalty

   Why: Implied consent laws mean that by driving on public roads, you have already consented to chemical tests (breath, blood, urine) if you are lawfully arrested for suspected DUI. Refusing has serious consequences including license suspension.

   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.