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New York Defensive Driving Practice Test

Practice 25 questions on defensive driving in New York - adverse weather, sharing the road, safe following distance, and emergency situations.

What this New York practice test covers

  • Defensive driving techniques and maintaining safe following distance
  • Driving safely in adverse weather including rain, fog, snow, and ice
  • Sharing the road safely with trucks, bikes, and pedestrians
  • Handling roadside emergencies and avoiding common road hazards

The actual New York DMV knowledge test has 20 questions, and you need at least 14 correct (70%) to pass. This practice test is based on the New York State Driver's Manual. The test fee is $12.5. Tests are administered Computer-based at DMV office. Online testing is available in New York.

Try sample New York questions

These questions come from our bank of 411+. The real New York written test draws from similar material in the official driver handbook.

3 free preview of 25
1

If you hit a domestic animal in New York and cannot find the owner, you must report it to:

2

In New York, who is required to wear a seat belt in a motor vehicle?

3

To avoid locking your brakes and skidding, you should:

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