New York Permit Practice Test 2 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

An oncoming driver flashes headlights at you at dusk. What does it probably mean?

1. Your vehicle is hard to see: turn on your headlights
2. A police check is ahead
3. You must pull over

Question 2 of 20

What does a diamond symbol painted on a lane mean?

1. A railroad crossing ahead
2. A school zone
3. The lane is reserved for buses, carpools or other special vehicles

Question 3 of 20

What does this warning sign mean?

1. Traffic is merging from the side ahead
2. Your lane ends
3. Two-way traffic

Question 4 of 20

You are in a minor crash with only slight damage. Must you stop?

1. No, if the damage is small
2. Only if police are present
3. Yes, you must always stop

Question 5 of 20

About how long does the body need to remove the alcohol in one 12-ounce beer?

1. About one hour
2. About 15 minutes
3. About four hours

Question 6 of 20

What do yellow lane lines separate?

1. Traffic moving the same way
2. Parking from travel lanes
3. Traffic moving in opposite directions

Question 7 of 20

What does this warning sign mean?

1. Winding road
2. Loose animals
3. Slippery when wet

Question 8 of 20

How far should your chest be from the air bag cover?

1. About 2 inches
2. At least 10 inches
3. At least 3 feet

Question 9 of 20

What can happen if you drive while your license is suspended or revoked?

1. A warning
2. Mandatory fines of $200 to $5,000, possible jail and vehicle seizure
3. A $25 fine

Question 10 of 20

Which drink contains more alcohol: 1½ oz of liquor, 5 oz of wine, or 12 oz of beer?

1. The beer
2. The liquor
3. They all contain about the same

Question 11 of 20

What do double solid lines mean?

1. No passing or lane changes, except to turn left into or out of a driveway or make a U-turn
2. You may pass if clear
3. Bike lane

Question 12 of 20

What does this sign mean?

1. No right turn
2. Right turn only
3. Keep right

Question 13 of 20

Where must you never place a rear-facing infant seat?

1. In the back seat
2. Behind the driver
3. In the front seat of a car with a passenger air bag

Question 14 of 20

How many speeding or misdemeanor traffic violations within 18 months lead to at least a six-month revocation?

1. Two
2. Five
3. Three

Question 15 of 20

Under New York's Zero Tolerance law, what happens to a driver under 21 with a BAC of .02 to .07?

1. Nothing below .08
2. License suspended for six months
3. A warning only

Question 16 of 20

What does the red circle with a slash on this sign tell you?

1. That left turns are recommended
2. That the left lane ends
3. That the action shown, a left turn, is not allowed

Question 17 of 20

Must your car be insured while it is registered but you are not driving it?

1. Yes, as long as it is registered
2. No, only when you drive it
3. Only in winter

Question 18 of 20

At what BAC is a driver charged with aggravated DWI in New York?

1. .18 or more
2. .10 or more
3. .25 or more

Question 19 of 20

What does this sign mean?

1. Turn on red without stopping
2. Red light camera
3. You may not turn while the light is red

Question 20 of 20

What is New York's minimum liability coverage for property damage?

1. $25,000
2. $10,000
3. $5,000