NY DMV Permit Practice Test

In New York State, you are considered legally impaired if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is above

0.05%

Dim your headlights to low beam when you are within ________ of an oncoming vehicle

500 feet

If your rear wheels start to skid, what should you do?

Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid

______ are usually diamond shaped with black letters or symbols on a yellow background

Warning signs

You may NOT pass a vehicle on the left if

your lane has a solid yellow center line

If your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks when a train is approaching, what should you do?

Get everyone out of the vehicle and far away

Which of the following statements about work zones is FALSE?

The fine for speeding in a work zone is doubled only when workers are there

At a railroad crossing, flashing red lights, lowered crossing gates, or ringing bells mean that

you must stop at least 15 feet from the railroad tracks.

In New York State, which occupants of a vehicle must wear seat belts or suitable child restraints?

All rear-seat occupants under 16 and all front-seat occupants

If a tire blows out while you're driving, what should you do?

Hold the steering wheel firmly

If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, you should

avoid eye contact

When there are double solid lines next to your lane, you are

not allowed to pass or change lanes

At an intersection, a steady yellow traffic light indicates that you must

prepare to stop for red light

If two vehicles approaching from opposite directions reach an intersection at about the same time,

the vehicle turning left must yield to the vehicle going straight or turning right.

For an adequate space cushion between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you, you should use the

two-second rule

If another vehicle is passing you on the left, you should __________ until the vehicle has safely passed you

slow down slightly and stay centered in your lane

New York State law requires you to signal at least ________ before you turn

100 feet ahead

In New York State, vehicles approaching from either direction must stop at least _________ from a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing

20 feet

In New York City, the speed limit is _______ except where otherwise posted

25 mph

You may not make a U-turn wherever other drivers would be unable to see your vehicle from ________ in either direction

500 feet

_________ allow vehicles to leave expressways

Exit ramps

Two-thirds of all deer-vehicle collisions occur in the months of

October, November, and December

To turn around on a narrow, two-way street, you may make

a three-point turn

When entering a roundabout, rotary, or traffic circle, you must yield the right-of-way to

both pedestrians and vehicles already in the circle

Under New York State law, it is illegal to ____ while driving

have a conversation on a handheld mobile phone while driving

In heavy rain, your vehicle's tires can ride on a film of water and lose contact with the road. This hazard is known as

hydroplaning

You must NOT pass on the right if the vehicle you are passing

is making a right turn

For better visibility in fog, rain, or snow, use

low-beam headlights

You must _________ for an emergency vehicle using flashing lights, a siren, or an air horn that is approaching you from either direction

pull over to the right and stop

When you see a triangular road sign, you must

reduce your speed and yield

If you are being tailgated, you should

slow down and pull off the road if necessary