New York Permit Practice Test 6 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

Smoke comes from under the hood. What should you do?

1. Pull off, turn off the ignition, get away and call the fire department
2. Open the hood to fight the fire
3. Keep driving to a garage

Question 2 of 20

When are studded tires allowed in New York?

1. All year
2. December only
3. October 16 through April 30

Question 3 of 20

A passenger under 16 is not properly restrained. What can the driver face?

1. A fine of $25 to $100 and three points per violation
2. Nothing; it is the passenger's fault
3. A warning

Question 4 of 20

When sleet or freezing rain begins, what freezes first?

1. Straight roads in the sun
2. Parking lots
3. Bridges, ramps and overpasses

Question 5 of 20

Which headlights give better visibility in rain, fog or snow?

1. High beams
2. Low beams
3. Parking lights

Question 6 of 20

Can police stop you in New York only because someone is not wearing a seat belt?

1. Yes, it is a primary enforcement state
2. No, only with another violation
3. Only on highways

Question 7 of 20

When do most deer-vehicle collisions happen in New York?

1. October through December, especially at dawn and dusk
2. In summer at noon
3. In spring at midnight

Question 8 of 20

When following another vehicle at night, within what distance must you use low beams in New York?

1. 200 feet
2. 500 feet
3. 50 feet

Question 9 of 20

A 5-year-old rides in your car in New York. What is required?

1. Only a lap belt
2. Nothing in the back seat
3. A booster seat with lap and shoulder belt

Question 10 of 20

What is the most important rule in any driving emergency?

1. Brake as hard as possible
2. Do not panic
3. Leave the car immediately

Question 11 of 20

When does New York law require headlights?

1. Only after midnight
2. Only on expressways
3. From half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, in low visibility and when using wipers

Question 12 of 20

What is the maximum fine for a third texting offense within 18 months in New York?

1. Up to $100
2. Up to $5,000
3. Up to $450

Question 13 of 20

Your brake pedal suddenly goes to the floor. What should you try first?

1. Turn off the engine
2. Shift to reverse
3. Pump the pedal to build pressure

Question 14 of 20

About how far ahead do your headlights light the road at night?

1. About 100 feet
2. About 350 feet
3. About 1,000 feet

Question 15 of 20

What is the penalty for a first offense of talking on a hand-held phone while driving in New York?

1. A warning
2. A fine up to $200 and five points
3. $25 and one point

Question 16 of 20

Your car stalls on the tracks and a train is coming. Which way should you run?

1. Toward the train but away from the tracks at a 45-degree angle
2. In the same direction as the train
3. Stay in the car

Question 17 of 20

What following-distance rule does the New York manual recommend in good conditions?

1. The one-second rule
2. The two-second rule
3. The ten-second rule

Question 18 of 20

When railroad lights flash or gates are down, how far from the tracks must you stop?

1. At least 5 feet
2. At least 50 feet
3. At least 15 feet

Question 19 of 20

What is the minimum fine for a first conviction of passing a stopped school bus in New York?

1. $250
2. $50
3. $2,500

Question 20 of 20

After parking on the street, when may you open the road-side door?

1. Any time
2. Only when it will not interfere with bicyclists or other traffic
3. Only at night