NY DMV Permit Test 2021:

In New York City, the speed limit is ___ expect when otherwise posted

25mph

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

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

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

Get everyone out the vehicle and far away.

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

Is making a right turn

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

What does this sign mean?

roundabout ahead (A circular intersection in which traffic circulates counterclockwise around a central island

If you are being tailgated, you should:

slow down and pull of the road if necessary

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

two-second rule

You may NOT pass a vehicle on the left if..

your lane has a solid yellow center line

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

Both pedestrians and vehicles already in the circle.

___ allow vehicles to leave expressways

Exit ways

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

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

Under New York State Law, it is illegal to ___ while driving (Referring to mobile devices)

- Listen on a handheld mobile phone - Talk on a handheld mobile phone - Send text messages on a handheld mobile phone (Consequence: 5 license points, fine up to $200).

In New York State, you are considered legally impaired if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is above

0.05% (Legally intoxicated is 0.08%)

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

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

500 feet (High beams let you see farther than low beams, but can blind a driver of a nearby vehicle) - 200 feet of a vehicle ahead of you - 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle

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

500 feet away (Extra note: No U-Turns in a school zone on a limited high-way or when a sign says not to)

What does this sign mean?

A divided highway starts ahead

This sign indicates

A school zone (Slow down, proceed with caution OR stop when crossing)

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

A three-point turn Used only when.. - the street is narrow - good visibility - the traffic is light on both sides - the turn is permitted there - no other option

Stop Sign

At a stop sign, you must stop before the stop line or crosswalk. Them, you must yield to pedestrians and other vehicles, and proceed only when it's safe

If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, you should..

Avoid eye contact

What does this sign mean?

Drivers must not make a right turn (Traffic regulatory sign)

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

Hold the steering wheel firmly (ease foot off the gas pedal, brake gently to stop when vehicle is back in your control)

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

Not allowed to pass or change lanes

Two-thirds of all deer-vehicle collisions happen during the months of

October,November, December

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

Prepare to stop for a red light

You must _________ for an emergency vehicle, if it is coming toward you with its lights flashing, a siren or air horn that is approaching you from either direction.

Pull over to the right and stop. (Side Note: when this occurs at an intersection, get out of the intersection first and then proceed to move to the right and stop)

This flag person's signal indicates that you must

Slow down

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

What does this sign mean?

There is a flagger ahead (Construction/ work zone sign) - Flaggers are located in highway or street work zones - Use red flags to STOP/SLOW paddles to guide traffic safely through these areas.

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

Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid (If it turns left, move the steering wheel left; vice versa)

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

Warning signs

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

This sign warns

a winding road ahead (a road with at least 3 curves) slow down.

This service sign shows a location of

gas station (Service signs have white letters or symbols on a blue background)

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

hydroplaning

For better visibility during rain, fog and snow, you must keep your vehicle's_________ on.

low-beam highlights

When you see a triangle-shaped road sign while driving, you must:

reduce your speed and yield