What are the speed limits on the New York permit test?

Maximum where no limit is posted: 55 mph (Chapter 8 — Speed); New York City, unless another limit is posted: 25 mph (Chapter 8 — Speed); Lowest work-zone limit that can be posted: 25 mph (Chapter 4 — Work Area Signs); Some rural expressways where posted: 65 mph (Chapter 10 — Expressway Driving)

What is the legal BAC limit in New York?

BAC evidence of impairment (DWAI) / intoxication (DWI) / aggravated DWI: .05 / .08 / .18 (Chapter 9 — Alcohol, Other Drugs and the Law); Under 21: six-month suspension under Zero Tolerance: .02–.07 (Chapter 9 — Zero Tolerance); Roughly how long the body takes to remove one drink: 1 hour (Chapter 9 — Your BAC)

What are the fines and penalties for common violations in New York?

Fines for passing stopped school buses, DUIs, and reckless driving carry strict statutory penalties and license suspensions in New York.

Can I download or print the New York cheat sheet as a PDF?

Yes. Use the Print / Save as PDF button on this page to generate a clean, one-page printable reference sheet of every speed limit, distance, parking regulation, and penalty on the New York examination.

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New York State DMV knowledge test · cheat sheet

New York DMV cheat sheet: every number on the permit test

20 questions; 14 correct to pass, including at least 2 of the 4 road-sign questions. The online permit test needs 80% overall and 50% of the sign questions.

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Every line checked against the New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) · Checked September 24, 2026

Handbook numbers: 20
Sections: 4
Rules people miss: 4
Pass mark: 70%

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Every number on the New York permit test

20 numbers from the New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), each with the section it comes from.

Speed limits

55 mph: Maximum where no limit is postedChapter 8 — Speed
25 mph: New York City, unless another limit is postedChapter 8 — Speed
25 mph: Lowest work-zone limit that can be postedChapter 4 — Work Area Signs
65 mph: Some rural expressways where postedChapter 10 — Expressway Driving

Distances

100 feet: Signal before a turn or lane change (and before an expressway exit)Chapter 5 — Turns
2 seconds: Following distance — 3 to 4 in bad weather or behind large trucksChapter 8 — Allow Yourself Space
500 / 200 feet: Low beams within this distance of an oncoming vehicle / a vehicle aheadChapter 10 — Night Driving
20 feet: Stop at least this far from a school bus with flashing red lightsChapter 6 — School Buses
15 feet: Stop at least this far from the tracks when signals flashChapter 10 — Railroad Crossing Signals
500 feet: No U-turn where other drivers can't see you from this far awayChapter 5 — U-Turns
200 feet: Don't pass on the left unless you can return before oncoming traffic is this closeChapter 6 — How to Pass on the Left
100 feet: No passing within this distance of a railroad crossing (two-way road), or a bridge, tunnel or viaduct with a blocked viewChapter 6 — How to Pass on the Left

Parking

15 feet: No parking, stopping or standing near a fire hydrant (unless a licensed driver stays in the car)Chapter 7 — Parking Regulations
20 feet: No parking or standing near a crosswalk at an intersectionChapter 7 — Parking Regulations
30 feet: No parking or standing near a traffic light, STOP sign or YIELD signChapter 7 — Parking Regulations
50 feet: No parking near a railroad crossingChapter 7 — Parking Regulations
1 foot: Maximum distance from the curb after parallel parkingChapter 7 — How to Park

Alcohol

.05 / .08 / .18: BAC evidence of impairment (DWAI) / intoxication (DWI) / aggravated DWIChapter 9 — Alcohol, Other Drugs and the Law
.02–.07: Under 21: six-month suspension under Zero ToleranceChapter 9 — Zero Tolerance
1 hour: Roughly how long the body takes to remove one drinkChapter 9 — Your BAC

Warning lights

New York rules people get wrong

The handbook rules behind the most missed questions. Read these twice before test day.

No right turn on red anywhere in New York City unless a sign allows it — and a school bus carrying students may never turn right on red.
Stop for a school bus with flashing red lights even on the other side of a divided highway, and wait until the bus moves or the driver or an officer waves you on.
NO STANDING. you may stop only to load or unload passengers. NO STOPPING: only to obey a sign, signal or officer.
Hand-held phone use. up to $200 and five points for a first offense; junior drivers get a 120-day suspension.

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