New York DMV Exam Simulator
A full-length mock exam built to New York's real rules: 20 questions, 14 correct to pass (70%). New questions every attempt.
How this simulator works
- Knowledge test: 20 questions, 14 correct to pass.
- No time limit, like the real test. Take your time.
- You won’t see whether you were right until the end, just like at the New York test. Then you can review every answer with its explanation.
- Questions are drawn fresh from the full New York bank each time.
How the real New York knowledge test works
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles test is 20 questions, 14 correct to pass (70%). This simulator follows the same structure, gives no feedback until you finish, and draws a new set of questions from the full New York bank every time.
Aim to pass the simulator two or three times in a row, on different days, before you book your test.
Sample questions from this test
What is the minimum age for a New York junior learner permit (Class DJ)?
- A 15
- B 17
- C 18
- D 16
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D. 16
New York's junior (Class DJ) learner permit and junior license start at age 16. Anyone under 16 cannot drive in New York State, even if licensed somewhere else.
In New York, how many points within 24 months will lead to a license suspension?
- A 11 or more points
- B 6 or more points
- C 8 or more points
- D 12 or more points
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A. 11 or more points
If you collect 11 or more points within 24 months, DMV will suspend your license. Points count from the date of the violation, not the date of the conviction.
In New York, a BAC above what level is legal evidence that your ability to drive is impaired (DWAI)?
- A .02 percent
- B .08 percent
- C .05 percent
- D .10 percent
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C. .05 percent
New York has three adult alcohol levels: more than .05 is evidence of impairment (DWAI), .08 or higher is evidence of intoxication (DWI), and .18 or higher is aggravated DWI. You can be convicted of DWAI well below .08.
A pedestrian with a white cane or guide dog is crossing at a crosswalk against the signal. What must you do?
- A Proceed, since the signal is in your favor
- B Honk to warn the pedestrian to go back
- C Drive around the pedestrian slowly
- D Yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian
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D. Yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian
New York law gives blind pedestrians with a guide dog or white or metal cane the right-of-way at marked or unmarked crosswalks, even when the signals or other rules are not in their favor.
In New York, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?
- A No closer than 10 feet
- B No closer than 20 feet
- C No closer than 15 feet
- D No closer than 30 feet
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C. No closer than 15 feet
You may not park, stop or stand within 15 feet of a fire hydrant unless a licensed driver stays in the vehicle to move it in an emergency. Firefighters need room to connect hoses.