How many questions are on the New York permit test?

20 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 14 correctly, including at least two of the four road sign questions.

How old do you have to be to get a permit in New York?

16. You also need to pass a vision test and the written test.

Can I take the New York permit test in another language?

Yes. The Class D written test is offered in multiple languages, and the online student test is available in English and Spanish.

Can I drive at night with a permit in New York City?

No. In New York City and on Long Island, junior permit holders may not drive between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.

When can I get a full license in New York?

At 17 if you completed an approved driver education course, or at 18 without it. Until then, junior license limits apply.

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Pytanie 1 z 25

How many questions must you answer correctly to pass the New York written permit test?

At least 16 of 20
At least 14 of 20
At least 30 of 40
At least 20 of 25

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Odpowiedź: B. At least 14 of 20

The written test has 20 questions and you must get at least 14 right, including at least two of the four road sign questions.

Pytanie 2 z 25

On the New York written permit test, how many of the four road sign questions must you get right?

All four
At least two
At least one
At least three

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Odpowiedź: B. At least two

Besides scoring at least 14 out of 20, you must answer at least two of the four road sign questions correctly.

Pytanie 3 z 25

What vision do you need to pass the New York vision test?

20/40 in both eyes without glasses
20/70 in both eyes
20/20 in both eyes
20/40 in at least one eye, with or without glasses

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Odpowiedź: D. 20/40 in at least one eye, with or without glasses

New York requires 20/40 vision in at least one eye, with or without corrective lenses.

Pytanie 4 z 25

What is the minimum age for a New York learner permit?

17
16
15
15½

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Odpowiedź: B. 16

You can get a New York learner permit at 16.

Pytanie 5 z 25

Who may supervise a New York learner permit holder?

Only a professional driving instructor
A driver at least 21 with a valid license for the vehicle, seated in the front seat
Any licensed driver at least 18, in any seat
Any adult over 25, licensed or not

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Odpowiedź: B. A driver at least 21 with a valid license for the vehicle, seated in the front seat

The supervising driver must be at least 21, hold a license valid for that vehicle and sit in the front seat with you.

Pytanie 6 z 25

When a New York junior permit holder is driving, who may sit in the front passenger seat?

Any passenger over 16
Only the supervising driver
Any family member
Anyone wearing a seat belt

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Odpowiedź: B. Only the supervising driver

The only passenger allowed in the front seat is the supervising driver.

Pytanie 7 z 25

A New York permit holder lives in New York City. When may they NOT drive at all?

Between midnight and 5 a.m.
On weekends
Between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.

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Odpowiedź: D. Between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.

In New York City and on Long Island, junior permit holders must not drive between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Pytanie 8 z 25

With a New York junior permit, how many passengers under 21 who are not immediate family may you carry (unless your supervisor is a parent, guardian or instructor)?

None
Three
One
Two

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Odpowiedź: C. One

You may not carry more than one passenger under 21 unless they are immediate family or your supervisor is a parent, guardian or driving instructor.

Pytanie 9 z 25

How much supervised practice should a New York teen have before the road test?

At least 40 hours, including 10 at night
At least 30 hours, including 5 at night
At least 50 hours, including 15 after sunset
At least 65 hours, including 10 in bad weather

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Odpowiedź: C. At least 50 hours, including 15 after sunset

New York requires at least 50 hours of practice, at least 15 of them after sunset, certified on form MV-262.

Pytanie 10 z 25

Which form does a New York parent or guardian sign to certify a teen's supervised driving?

The Student Certificate of Completion (MV-285)
The Pre-Licensing Course certificate (MV-278)
The license application (MV-44)
The Certification of Supervised Driving (MV-262)

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Odpowiedź: D. The Certification of Supervised Driving (MV-262)

Parents or guardians certify practice hours on form MV-262.

Pytanie 11 z 25

Which course must a New York road test applicant complete if they do not have a driver education certificate?

A 30-hour classroom course
A defensive driving course
The 5-hour Pre-Licensing Course
A 2-hour online video

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Odpowiedź: C. The 5-hour Pre-Licensing Course

You need a 5-hour Pre-Licensing Course certificate (MV-278) or a Student Certificate of Completion (MV-285) from driver education.

Pytanie 12 z 25

How long must a New York junior permit be held before a road test?

At least six months
At least three months
At least 30 days
At least one year

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Odpowiedź: A. At least six months

A junior permit must be held for at least six months before a road test.

Pytanie 13 z 25

A New York junior license (Class DJ) holder lives in New York City. When must they NOT drive?

Between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Between midnight and 5 a.m.
Only on school days

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Odpowiedź: B. Between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.

In New York City, junior license holders must not drive between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Pytanie 14 z 25

How many passengers under 21 who are not immediate family may a New York junior license holder carry?

Three
Two
None
One

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Odpowiedź: D. One

Junior license holders may carry no more than one passenger under 21 unless they are immediate family.

Pytanie 15 z 25

How can a 17-year-old in New York get a senior (Class D) license?

By paying an extra fee
By driving for 100 hours
By passing the written test a second time
By completing an approved driver education course and receiving a certificate of completion

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Odpowiedź: D. By completing an approved driver education course and receiving a certificate of completion

Applicants may get a Class D license at 17 with a driver education certificate of completion. Otherwise the minimum age is 18.

Pytanie 16 z 25

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

A warning only
Nothing, if they are under .08
A 30-day suspension
A six-month license suspension

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Odpowiedź: D. A six-month license suspension

A Zero Tolerance violation (BAC .02 to .07) brings a six-month suspension. A second violation means revocation for one year or until age 21, whichever is longer.

Pytanie 17 z 25

In New York, what is the minimum penalty for Aggravated DWI (BAC of .18 or more)?

A fine only
A six-month suspension
A one-year license revocation
A 90-day suspension

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Odpowiedź: C. A one-year license revocation

Aggravated DWI, with a BAC of .18 or more, carries a minimum one-year revocation.

Pytanie 18 z 25

What is the license penalty for Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) by alcohol in New York?

A one-year revocation
No license penalty
A two-year revocation
A 90-day suspension

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Odpowiedź: D. A 90-day suspension

DWAI by alcohol brings a 90-day suspension. DWI (BAC .08) brings a minimum six-month revocation.

Pytanie 19 z 25

What happens if a New York driver over 21 refuses a chemical test?

A 30-day suspension only
Nothing, if they later pass a test
A minimum one-year revocation and a civil penalty
A warning, if it is a first offense

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Odpowiedź: C. A minimum one-year revocation and a civil penalty

Refusing a chemical test brings a minimum one-year revocation plus a civil penalty.

Pytanie 20 z 25

How many points within 24 months lead to a New York license suspension?

15 or more
11 or more
6 or more
8 or more

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Odpowiedź: B. 11 or more

If you get 11 or more points within 24 months, the DMV will suspend your license.

Pytanie 21 z 25

A New York junior or probationary driver is convicted of texting while driving. What happens?

Two points, with no suspension
A 10-day suspension
A 120-day suspension
A warning only

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Odpowiedź: C. A 120-day suspension

Junior and probationary drivers convicted of texting or cell phone use face a 120-day suspension. Texting also carries 5 points.

Pytanie 22 z 25

May you turn right on a red light in New York City?

Only between midnight and 6 a.m.
Only where a sign permits it
Only if no pedestrians are in sight
Yes, after a full stop, anywhere

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Odpowiedź: B. Only where a sign permits it

Turning on a red light is not allowed in New York City unless a sign permits it.

Pytanie 23 z 25

Under New York's Move Over Law, what must you do on a multi-lane highway when passing a stopped vehicle with flashing lights?

Keep your speed and stay in your lane
Speed up to pass quickly
Slow down and move out of the lane next to it if traffic allows
Stop completely behind the vehicle

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Odpowiedź: C. Slow down and move out of the lane next to it if traffic allows

You must reduce speed on all roads. On multi-lane controlled-access roads, you must also move out of the adjacent lane unless traffic prevents it.

Pytanie 24 z 25

What is New York's rule on hand-held phones while driving?

It is legal for drivers over 21
It is legal at speeds under 15 mph
Only texting is illegal; calls are fine
Using a hand-held phone is illegal for all drivers

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Odpowiedź: D. Using a hand-held phone is illegal for all drivers

New York bans hand-held phone use and texting for all drivers. Police can stop you for it alone.

Pytanie 25 z 25

In New York, what happens after three convictions for passing a stopped school bus within three years?

A warning letter
Only a fine
License revocation for at least six months
A 10-day suspension

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Odpowiedź: C. License revocation for at least six months

Three passing-a-stopped-school-bus violations within three years bring a revocation of at least six months.

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