While driving down a street and you hear a siren but cannot yet spot the emergency vehicle, what should you do?

Pull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street.

Yellow pavement markings are used to separate what?

Traffic moving in opposite directions on two-way roads.

What does a single broken white line on a highway indicate about crossing it?

You may cross the line to pass and change lanes.

When changing lanes, you should check for hazards ___________ your vehicle.

in front of, behind, and beside

You are traveling on a city street and notice an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaching from behind. What should you do?

Drive to the right edge of the road and stop.

NY — New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

New York DMV Permit Practice Test

Free 20-question practice test. Instant feedback, explanations, and no sign-up required. Aim for 14/20 correct (70%) — that's the real New York DMV passing score.

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When you are passing a vehicle that has just pulled over and stopped at the side of the road, what should you do?

About the New York DMV permit test

The New York DMV written permit test is administered by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. To pass, you must answer at least 14 of 20 questions (70%) correctly. Questions are drawn from the official New York driver's handbook.

This free practice test uses the same question format and topic distribution as the real exam: road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, safe-driving practices, parking rules, and DUI/DWI laws. Questions include full explanations so you learn as you go — not just whether you got it right.

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FAQs

How many questions are on this New York DMV practice test?: This free practice test has 20 multiple-choice questions — the same length as the real New York DMV permit test.
What score do I need to pass?: The real New York DMV test requires 70% to pass (14 correct answers out of 20). Aim for that same score on this practice test.
Is this practice test free?: Yes — 100% free, no sign-up required. For unlimited practice tests, exam simulations, and study modes, download the DMV Help app.
Can I retake this practice test?: Yes. Click "Retake Test" on the results screen to start over. For more questions, download the DMV Help app.

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About the New York DMV permit test

FAQs

How many questions are on this New York DMV practice test?

This free practice test has 20 multiple-choice questions — the same length as the real New York DMV permit test.

What score do I need to pass?

The real New York DMV test requires 70% to pass (14 correct answers out of 20). Aim for that same score on this practice test.

Is this practice test free?

Yes — 100% free, no sign-up required. For unlimited practice tests, exam simulations, and study modes, download the DMV Help app.

Can I retake this practice test?

Yes. Click "Retake Test" on the results screen to start over. For more questions, download the DMV Help app.