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New York practice test

New York permit practice test.

Get to know the format, try six study questions, and check the explanations before opening a full Roadwise practice test. This course’s simulation is based on the format described below.

Questions
20
Correct to pass
14
Practice timer
No timer
Study question bank
633

The format in this course

New York Class D Knowledge Test

To pass this Roadwise simulation, answer at least 14 of 20 questions correctly and meet each scored section’s threshold. Answers and explanations appear after you finish. Unanswered questions count as incorrect.

Scored sections in this practice test
SectionQuestionsCorrect needed
Traffic signs42

This Roadwise practice format has no countdown, so you can take the time you need.

The handbook states you must correctly answer at least 14 of the 20 questions, and separately answer at least 2 of the 4 road-sign questions within that same 20-question test (the 4 sign questions are a subset of the 20, not additional).

Try a few practice questions

Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.

A vehicle's GVWR is 30,000 lbs. Which license do you need to drive it?
  1. Class D
  2. Class E
  3. A CDL
  4. Class DJ

Answer: A CDL

A CDL is required once GVWR exceeds 26,000 lbs, so 30,000 lbs needs a CDL.

Handbook p. 6 ↗
How long is a standard passenger vehicle registration valid for a vehicle under 18,000 lbs GVW?
  1. 1 year
  2. 3 years
  3. 5 years
  4. 2 years

Answer: 2 years

Registrations for most vehicles with a maximum gross weight of 18,000 lbs or less are valid for two years.

Handbook p. 25 ↗
An oncoming vehicle would be within 150 feet of you before you could safely return to your lane. May you pass on the left?
  1. Yes, 150 feet is enough room
  2. Yes, if you speed up to finish quickly
  3. No; you need 200 feet to return
  4. Yes, if you flash your headlights first

Answer: No; you need 200 feet to return

You cannot pass on the left if you can't safely return to the right lane before an oncoming vehicle comes within 200 feet.

Handbook p. 39 ↗
A 150-lb man has one standard drink. About how much does his BAC rise?
  1. About .08 percent
  2. About .002 percent
  3. About .10 percent
  4. About .02 percent

Answer: About .02 percent

For a 150-lb male, one standard drink raises BAC by about .02 percent.

Handbook p. 55 ↗
What information must you exchange with other drivers after a property-damage-only crash?
  1. Only your insurance company's name
  2. Nothing, if no one is hurt
  3. Name, address, license, and insurance info
  4. Only your name and phone number

Answer: Name, address, license, and insurance info

Even for property-damage-only crashes, you must exchange name, address, license number, and insurance information.

Handbook p. 77 ↗
What does this sign mean?
3-foot passing law (bicycles)
  1. Drivers must leave at least 3 feet when passing a bicyclist.
  2. Provides a phone number to report a problem at this railroad crossing.
  3. Provides a phone number for road and weather conditions.
  4. Shows gas, food, and lodging services available at the next right.

Answer: Drivers must leave at least 3 feet when passing a bicyclist.

3-foot passing law (bicycles): Drivers must leave at least 3 feet when passing a bicyclist. Give at least 3 feet of space when passing a cyclist.

Handbook p. 29 ↗

What to study next

The practice question pool spans the course. Use the topics below to read the rules behind an answer, then return to practice.