New York Permit Practice Test: Speed Limits and Other Laws (2026)

Question 1 of 12

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

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

Question 2 of 12

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

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

Question 3 of 12

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 4 of 12

What is the highest speed limit that may be posted on some rural New York expressways?

1. 75 mph
2. 65 mph
3. 55 mph

Question 5 of 12

What happens to speeding fines in New York work zones?

1. They are cut in half
2. They only apply when workers are present
3. They double, even with no workers present

Question 6 of 12

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 7 of 12

What restraint must a child under 4 use in New York?

1. A regular seat belt
2. A federally approved child safety seat
3. A booster seat

Question 8 of 12

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 9 of 12

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 10 of 12

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 11 of 12

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 12 of 12

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