New York Permit Practice Test 7 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

May a school bus carrying students turn right on red?

1. No, never
2. Yes, after stopping
3. Only outside NYC

Question 2 of 20

When may you turn left on a steady red light in New York (outside NYC)?

1. Never
2. Whenever traffic is clear
3. From a one-way road into another one-way road, after stopping and yielding

Question 3 of 20

What color are destination signs?

1. Green with white letters
2. Blue with white letters
3. Brown

Question 4 of 20

What do regulation signs normally look like in New York?

1. Yellow diamonds
2. Green rectangles
3. White rectangles with black letters or symbols

Question 5 of 20

What is the speed limit in New York City unless another limit is posted?

1. 30 mph
2. 55 mph
3. 25 mph

Question 6 of 20

How often must a vehicle be inspected in New York?

1. Every two years
2. At least once a year
3. Only when sold

Question 7 of 20

You drive 50 mph on a foggy, slippery expressway posted at 55 mph. Can you be ticketed?

1. Yes, for a speed not reasonable for the conditions
2. No, you are under the limit
3. Only if you crash

Question 8 of 20

What is the minimum legal tire tread depth in New York?

1. 2/32 of an inch
2. 1/32 of an inch
3. 1/2 inch

Question 9 of 20

What license action follows a first DWAI (alcohol) conviction?

1. A 90-day suspension
2. A one-year revocation
3. No action

Question 10 of 20

May you turn right on red in New York City?

1. Yes, always after stopping
2. No, unless a sign permits it
3. Yes, at night only

Question 11 of 20

If no speed limit is posted outside New York City, what is the maximum?

1. 65 mph
2. 55 mph
3. 45 mph

Question 12 of 20

You reach an intersection where the traffic lights are out of service. What does New York law require?

1. Stop as you would at a stop sign, then follow right-of-way rules
2. Go through if no one is coming
3. Treat it as a yield sign

Question 13 of 20

How does alcohol affect your driving?

1. It improves concentration
2. It slows reactions, blurs vision and distorts judgment of speed and distance
3. It only matters above .08

Question 14 of 20

How low can a posted work area speed limit be in New York?

1. No lower than 45 mph
2. As low as 5 mph
3. As low as 25 mph

Question 15 of 20

What is the minimum license action for a first DWI conviction in New York?

1. A warning
2. A 30-day suspension
3. A six-month revocation

Question 16 of 20

What color are service signs, such as rest areas or gas stations?

1. Green
2. Blue with white letters or symbols
3. Orange

Question 17 of 20

Under Leandra's Law, what can happen to a drunk driver with a child under 16 in the car?

1. A warning
2. Only a fine
3. A class E felony charge, up to four years in prison

Question 18 of 20

After a DWI conviction, for how long must an ignition interlock usually be installed?

1. At least 12 months
2. One month
3. Ten years

Question 19 of 20

What is the minimum revocation for a driver over 21 who refuses a chemical test?

1. One year
2. 90 days
3. 30 days

Question 20 of 20

What is the penalty for a first open container violation in New York?

1. A warning
2. A fine up to $150, surcharges and possible 15 days in jail
3. $1,000 and license revocation