Study smarter for the New York knowledge test — topic-by-topic, with clear explanations after every answer.
Administered in New York by the New York Department of Motor Vehicles
13 topics · 542 questions total
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Why: In New York City, you are not allowed to turn on a red light unless a sign specifically permits it. This is a unique safety rule for the city's busy streets.
Why: Outside of New York City, you are permitted to turn right on a red light after coming to a complete stop and yielding to others. This rule applies to two-way roads unless a sign specifically prohibits the turn.
Why: At an uncontrolled intersection, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right. Since the truck is on your left, you have the right-of-way.
Why: At an uncontrolled intersection, the vehicle that arrives first has the right-of-way. Since the bicycle arrived before you, you must yield and let them pass.
Why: Once you enter a roundabout, you have the right-of-way and must keep moving counterclockwise. Stopping inside the circle disrupts the flow of traffic and can cause rear-end collisions.
The number of questions and the passing score are set by the New York Department of Motor Vehicles and can change — always confirm the current requirements on the official DMV website before your test.
No. These are independent practice questions matched to the style and topics of the New York knowledge test. We are not affiliated with the New York Department of Motor Vehicles.
Work through each topic until you're consistently scoring well, then take full mock exams under timed conditions. Read the explanation after every question.
Always verify current test rules with the official New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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