DMV Permit Test Practice: New York 2021

You must not park within ____ feet of a fire hydrant. -15 -20 -5 -10

15

In New York State, vehicles approaching from either direction must stop at least _________ from a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing. -15 feet -10 feet -20 feet -5 feet

20 feet

In New York City, the speed limit is _______ except where otherwise posted. -50 mph -25 mph -40 mph -55 mph

25 mph

You must not park within ____ feet of a railroad crossing. -10 -20 -50 -30

50

You may not make a U-turn wherever other drivers would be unable to see your vehicle from ________ in either direction. -600 feet -800 feet -500 feet -1,000 feet

500 feet

In New York State, the maximum speed limit is _______ except where otherwise posted. -50 mph -70 mph -65 mph -55 mph

55 mph

Two-thirds of all deer-vehicle collisions occur in the months of -June, July, and August -March, April, and May -October, November, and December -January, February, and March

October, November, and December

In a roundabout, traffic circulates in -a counterclockwise direction -a clockwise direction -both directions -the direction indicated by traffic lights

a counterclockwise direction

To turn around on a narrow, two-way street, you may make -a two-point turn -a single-point turn -a four-point turn -a three-point turn

a three-point turn

You may make a U-turn -in a school zone -across a double solid yellow line -near the top of a hill -on a limited-access expressway

across a double solid yellow line

You may not park, stand, or stop in which of the following locations? -in a crosswalk -within 15 feet of a fire hydrant -on a bridge -all of the above

all of the above

You should always look both ways at -intersections -crosswalks -railroad crossings -all of the above

all of the above

In New York State, which occupants of a vehicle must wear seat belts or suitable child restraints? -all front-seat occupants under 16 and all rear-seat occupants -all rear-seat occupants under 16 and all front-seat occupants -all rear-seat occupants -all front-seat occupants

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

When should you signal before passing another vehicle? -on expressways with more than two lanes in your direction -if the driver of the vehicle may not know you intend to pass -only if there are vehicles right behind you -at all times

at all times

If a tire suddenly goes flat, you should NOT -hold the steering wheel tightly -slowly ease your foot off the accelerator -steer straight ahead -brake immediately

brake immediately

An emergency vehicle that is sounding a siren or an air horn or displaying flashing lights is allowed to -go through red lights -exceed the speed limit -go the wrong way on a one-way street -do all of the above

do all of the above

Before every lane change, you should -signal your intentions -check your blind spots -check your mirrors -do all of the above

do all of the above

_________ allow vehicles to leave expressways. -roundabouts -exit ramps -acceleration lanes -turnpikes

exit ramps

When you're driving in open country at night, use your -parking lights -high-beam headlights -emergency flashers -low-beam headlights

high-beam headlights

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 -rainplaning -frictionplaning -waterplaning

hydroplaning

When are you allowed to cross a double solid yellow line? -to turn left to leave the road -if a traffic officer directs you to do so -to make a U-turn -in all of the above situations

in all of the above situations

When driving through a work zone, you should NOT -increase your speed -stay alert for unexpected situations -keep your distance from workers -watch for speed limit signs

increase your speed

On multilane roads, the _________ lane is intended to be used for passing slower vehicles. -rightmost -center -leftmost -shoulder

leftmost

To pull out of a parallel parking space next to a curb, what should you do FIRST? -turn your front wheels to the left -reverse to make some space -move forward -make sure your wheels are straight

make sure your wheels are straight

Are you allowed to turn on a red arrow? -yes, but only if the arrow is pointing right -yes -yes, but only if the arrow is pointing left -no, not in the direction indicated by the arrow

no, not in the direction indicated by the arrow

After you drink alcohol, which of the following will help you sober up? -eating a large meal -taking a cold shower -drinking a few cups of coffee -none of the above

none of the above

U-turns should -be made only in urban areas -not be attempted unless absolutely necessary -never be made in New York State -be made only where permitted by signs

not be attempted unless absolutely necessary

In New York State, minimum speed limits are set -on some expressways -on all parkways -on all major avenues -on all expressways

on some expressways

Even ______ alcoholic drink(s) can affect your ability to drive safely. -three -four -one -two

one

When are you allowed to talk on a cell phone while you're driving? -never -at all times as long as you're careful -only on rural roads -only if you use a hands-free device

only if you use a hands-free device

In New York City, turning on a red light is -prohibited unless a sign permits it -only allowed on multilane roads -allowed at all times -prohibited at all times

prohibited unless a sign permits it

If your brakes fail, how can you stop your vehicle? -pump the brakes -sharply steer off the edge of the road -turn sharply right -gently hit the car in front of you

pump the brakes

You are driving a vehicle that is NOT equipped with an antilock braking system (ABS). To stop on an icy surface, what should you do? -pump the brakes -swerve off the road -use the parking break -apply continuous pressure to the brake pedal

pump the brakes

Work zones usually have -no speed limits -increased speed limits -reduced speed limits -a 15-mph speed limit

reduced speed limits

If you're on a two-way road outside of New York City, you may turn _______ on a red light after you stop and yield to pedestrians and approaching traffic. -left -right -neither left nor right -left or right

right

Because tractor-trailers are so large, they often appear to be traveling -slower -backward -dangerously -faster

slower

__________ separate lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction. -broken yellow lines -double yellow lines -solid yellow lines -solid or broken white lines

solid or broken white lines

You are on a divided highway. You approach a school bus that has stopped with flashing red lights on the opposite side of the highway. What should you do? -stop and then proceed with caution -stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing -slow down to 15 mph and proceed with caution -proceed with caution

stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing

When you're in a roundabout, you should NOT -stay in your lane until you're ready to exit -signal before exiting -yield the right-of-way to pedestrians -stop before you're ready to exit

stop before you're ready to exit

As you approach an intersection that is not controlled by signs or signals, you notice a bicycle on the roadway to your left has arrived before you. Who is given the right-of-way? -the bicycle, because it arrived first -you, because bicycles must always yield to motor vehicles -you, because you are to the right of the bicycle -the bicycle, because it is to your left

the bicycle, because it arrived first

When turning left onto a three-lane one-way street, you should turn into -the rightmost lane -the center lane -any lane -the leftmost lane

the leftmost lane

Whenever you drive a vehicle equipped with airbags, keep both hands on the steering wheel at -the eight o'clock and two o'clock positions -the nine o'clock and three o'clock positions -the ten o'clock and two o'clock positions -the nine o'clock and four o'clock positions

the nine o'clock and three o'clock positions

Which of the following does not affect your blood alcohol content (BAC)? -your body weight -how much time has elapsed since your last drink -the type of alcohol -how much time elapsed between your drinks

the type of alcohol

Yours is the third vehicle to arrive at a four-way stop at different times. Which vehicle is given the right-of-way? -the vehicle that is not signaling -the vehicle that is turning right -the vehicle to your right -the vehicle that arrived first

the vehicle that arrived first

If two vehicles approaching from opposite directions reach an intersection at about the same time, -the vehicle with more passengers must go first -the vehicle turning left must yield to the vehicle going straight or turning right -the vehicle turning right must yield to the vehicle turning left -the vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left

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

You are parked on the left side of a one-way street, facing downhill. Which way should you point your front wheels? -straight -to the left -to the right -in any direction

to the left

If you are parking on a hill without a curb, you should turn your steering wheel -to the left -away from the nearest side of the road -toward the nearest side of the road -to the right

toward the nearest side of the road

If your rear wheels start to skid, what should you do? -turn the steering wheel toward the left -turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid -turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the skid -turn the steering wheel toward the right

turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid

To exit a parallel parking space, which of the following actions is NOT required? -looking over your shoulder -signaling your intention -checking your mirrors -turning the steering wheel sharply to the left

turning the steering wheel sharply to the left

To control your speed on a steep downgrade, you should -use a lower gear -keep applying the brakes -press the accelerator hard -use a higher gear

use a lower gear

When a vehicle is merging into expressway traffic, who has the right-of-way? -whichever vehicle is traveling the slowest -the vehicle that is merging -whichever vehicle is traveling the fastest -vehicles already on the expressway

vehicles already on the expressway

In New York State outside of New York City, when can you make a left turn at a red light? -only during posted times -never -when turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street -when turning from a two-way street onto a one-way street

when turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street

Crosswalks can be present -only in residential areas -whether or not there are crosswalk lines -only on multilane roads -only where there are line markings

whether or not there are crosswalk lines

Who is responsible for ensuring that a child in the vehicle that you're driving is properly restrained? -the child's parent or guardian -the vehicle's owner -the child -you

you

If you get a traffic citation while driving in Connecticut or New Jersey, -you may return to New York State and answer the citation later -you may have to post bail until you answer the citation -your vehicle may be impounded until you answer the citation -your license may be confiscated until you answer the citation

you may return to New York State and answer the citation later

In New York State, you are considered legally impaired if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is above -1.00% -0.08% -0.07% -0.05%

0.05%

If your blood alcohol content (BAC) is _______ or above, you are considered legally intoxicated. -0.18% -0.08% -0.05% -0.06%

0.08%

Dim your headlights to low beam when you are within ________ of an oncoming vehicle. -300 feet -400 feet -200 feet -500 feet

500 feet

You arrive at an intersection that is not controlled by signs or signals. At the same time, a truck on the roadway to your left reaches the intersection. Who should be given the right-of-way? -whoever moves first -the truck -the larger of the two vehicles -you

you

If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights or a siren is approaching, you must pull over and stop immediately unless -you are in a school zone -you are in an intersection -you are in a hurry -there is enough room for it in another lane

you are in an intersection