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State Trooper Practice Test 2026 — Free State Trooper Exam Prep Questions

State police and highway patrol agencies screen trooper candidates with a written exam that measures reading and writing, reasoning, vocabulary and grammar, spatial ability, short-term memory and situational judgment, with no law-enforcement knowledge required. Our practice set is modeled on published state trooper study guides such as the New York State Police Trooper Examination and the Massachusetts State Police Cadet Examination. Every item is original, and every answer choice is explained.

25 free exam-style questions 3 free tests Every option explained
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You stop a car for going 20 mph over the speed limit. The driver tells you she is your sergeant's sister and asks you to let her go with a warning. Which response is MOST appropriate?

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Exam essentials

State Trooper format, scoring & key facts

Varies by state; the NYSP model is computer-based at Pearson VUE test centers.

Passing scoreSet by each state agency
Question typesMultiple choice cognitive-ability items plus a personality/attitude or situational-judgment section (varies by state)

Facts last verified Oct 5, 2026. Source: joinstatepolice.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/10/study-guide-practice-test-for-the-nysp-trooper-examination-updated-for-pv-testing.pdf. Always confirm details with State police before your exam.

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Content outline

What the State Trooper covers

Every PrepBanq State Trooper test covers the official content areas; the test owner does not publish weights.

Content domainOur practice questions
Reading/WritingUnderstanding written passages and expressing information clearly and concisely in writing.
5 questions →
Fluid Intelligence/ReasoningDeductive reasoning (applying rules), ordering of information, inductive reasoning and pattern recognition.
6 questions →
Crystallized IntelligenceVocabulary and grammar.
4 questions →
Visual IntelligenceVisualization, spatial orientation and flexibility of closure (adapted here to text-described items).
3 questions →
Short-Term MemoryMemorizing and recalling details such as vehicle descriptions, plates and locations.
3 questions →
Situational JudgmentChoosing the most appropriate and effective response to realistic trooper work situations.
4 questions →
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State Trooper FAQ

What is the passing score for the State Trooper?

State Trooper passing standard: Set by each state agency.

What is on the State Trooper?

The State Trooper covers Reading/Writing, Fluid Intelligence/Reasoning, Crystallized Intelligence, Visual Intelligence, Short-Term Memory, Situational Judgment.

Who administers the State Trooper?

The State Trooper Written Exam is administered by State police. Delivery: Varies by state; the NYSP model is computer-based at Pearson VUE test centers.

Is there a free State Trooper practice test?

Yes. PrepBanq has 3 free State Trooper practice tests with 25 exam-style questions in the real State Trooper formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.

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