Permit Test Practice

In New York States, you are considered illegally impaired if your blood alcohol content is above a. .05% b. 1.00% c. .08% d. .07%

a. .05%

Which of these statements is true about large trucks a. They take longer to stop than passenger vehicles b. they all have air brakes that allow them to stop quickly c. they are more maneuverable than passenger vehicles

a. They take longer to stop than passenger vehicles

A no parking sign at a certain location means a. You may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers. b. Be prepared to stop before the intersection. c. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. d. Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through

a. You may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers.

In NY State, which occupants of a vehicle must wear seat belts or suitable child restraints? a. all rear seat occupants under 16 and all front seat occupants b. all rear seat occupants c. all front seat occupants d. all front seat occupants under 16 and all rear seat occupants

a. all rear seat occupants under 16 and all front seat occupants

When you see this sign (yellow circle with X and two R's on the sides of the X), you a. are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop b. Will always stop at the upcoming railroad crossing c. Should stop and wait for a signal before crossing the railroad tracks

a. are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop

Fines in a construction zone are a. doubled b. tripled c. cut in half d. no different than usual

a. doubled

What does this sign (right arrow with red cross over it) mean? a. drivers must not make a right turn b. drivers must not pass on the right c. drivers must not yield right d. drivers must not make a left turn

a. drivers must not make a right turn

If your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks when a train is approaching, what should you do? a. get everyone out of the vehicle and far away b. try to push your vehicle off the tracks c. try to restart the engine d. open your doors and try to warn the train

a. get everyone out of the vehicle and far away

The minimum speed signs are designed to a. keep traffic flowing smoothly b. show current local road conditions c. test future traffic signal needs d. ensure pedestrian safety

a. keep traffic flowing smoothly

A double solid yellow line down the center of a two lane road indicates a. lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass b. lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so c. lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass d. lanes are moving in same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so

a. lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass

If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should a. not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane b. assume the other driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal c. assume the driver will maintain a constant speed

a. not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane

Your vehicle's stopping distance increases when stopping: a. on a wet or icy road b. on paved highways c. when driving at night d. all of the above

a. on a wet or icy road

When you see a triangular road sign, you must a. reduce your speed and yield b. come to a complete stop c. make a right turn d. increase your speed

a. reduce your speed and yield

A diamond shaped sign is a a. road hazard sign b. interstate route sign c. school crossing sign d. speed limit sign

a. road hazard sign

If you are being tailgated, you should a. slow down and pull of the road if necessary b. move into the left lane c. apply the brakes and discourage the driver d. increase your speed

a. slow down and pull of the road if necessary

At a railroad crossing, flashing red lights, lowered crossing gates, or ringing bells means that a. you must stop at least 15 feet from the railroad tracks b. you must change lanes c. a train has passed d. you must slow down and proceed with caution

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

Parking is prohibited within _________ of a fire hydrant a. 50 feet b. 15 feet c. 20 feet d. 100 feet

b. 15 feet

On a NYS highway where there is no posted speed limit, the fastest you may legally drive is a. 50 mph b. 55 mph c. 60 mph d. 65 mph

b. 55 mph

Motorcyclists should be aware that all bicycles used after dark must have a. reflective handlebar grips b. a front headlight and taillight c. white reflectors on the front and rear fenders d. brake lights

b. a front headlight and taillight

Blind spots are a. spots in your vision when you become fatigued b. areas of the road that cannot be seen in a vehicle's mirrors c. traffic control devices

b. areas of the road that cannot be seen in a vehicle's mirrors

A chemical test is used to measure a. reaction time b. blood alcohol content c. vision d. driving ability

b. blood alcohol content

_________ allow vehicles to leave expressways a. roundabouts b. exit ramps c. acceleration lanes d. turnpikes

b. exit ramps

This sign (yellow sign with truck going down ramp with "hill" written on bottom) a. trucks under 18000 pounds are allowed b. hill ahead c. truck stop ahead

b. hill ahead

You may cross a single road white line on the highway a. whenever you want to b. if traffic conditions require you to c. only to turn into a driveway d. only to make a U-turn

b. if traffic conditions require you to

This sign (yellow diamond with one straight black line and one curved line) a. narrow bridge ahead b. lane ends or roadway narrows ahead c. industrial area d. freeway on-ramp ahead

b. lane ends or roadway narrows ahead

blind persons legally have the right of way when crossing the street when they are a. wearing light colored clothing b. led by a guide dog or using a white or metallic cane c. helped by another person d. wearing dark colored glasses

b. led by a guide dog or using a white or metallic cane

Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often a. helps you stop faster b. locks the front wheel of a vehicle, causing a loss of steering c. Keeps the brakes from freezing

b. locks the front wheel of a vehicle, causing a loss of steering

When exiting an expressway, you should a. accelerate on the exit ramp b. look at the posted speed limit for the road you are entering c. cut off other traffic d. avoid using your turn signal

b. look at the posted speed limit for the road you are entering

For better visibility in fog, rain or snow,use a. emergency lights b. low beam headlights c. high beam headlights d. interior lights

b. low beam headlights

When entering the interstate, check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to match traffic, signal, and: a. expect traffic to allow you to proceed into the lane, since you have the right-of-way b. merge carefully into the gap c. wait for the lane to clear before merging

b. merge carefully into the gap

When there are double solid lines next to your lane, you are a. allowed to change lanes b. not allowed to pass or change lanes c. allowed to turn d. allowed to pass

b. not allowed to pass or change lanes

A five ounce glass of wine contains the same amount of alcohol as a. one pint of whiskey b. one 12 oz can of beer c. a gallon of wine d. a six pack of beer

b. one 12 oz can of beer

At an intersection, a steady yellow traffic light indicates that you must a. speed up to get through the signal before it turns red b. prepare to stop for a red light c. continue at the same speed d. slow down and proceed with caution

b. prepare to stop for a red light

What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean? a. merging traffic b. proceed with caution c. pedestrian crossing d. come to a full stop

b. proceed with caution

You must _________ for an emergency vehicle using flashing lights, a siren, or an air horn that is approaching you from either direction a. change lanes and proceed at the same speed b. pull over to the right and stop c. increase your speed and clear the lane d. slow down and move into the left lane

b. pull over to the right and stop

This sign (yellow pentagon with two people walking together) indicates a. a hospital b. school zone c. a bus stop d. a playground

b. school zone

This sign (yellow diamond with car and wavy lines behind it) a. don't drink and drive b. slippery when wet c. road curves ahead d. approaching a hill

b. slippery when wet

This flag person's signal (waving down and up) indicates that you must a. take a detour b. slow down c. drive at the posted speed d. stop

b. slow down

If another vehicle is passing you on the left, you should ________ until the vehicle has safely passed you. a. increase your speed and keep to the right b. slow down slightly and stay centered in your lane c. slow down slightly and keep to the left d. pull over and stop

b. slow down slightly and stay centered in your lane

This symbol (orange triangle with red around it) is used for a. dangerous intersections b. slow moving vehicles c. yield signs

b. slow moving vehicles

If you see an edge line that angles inward on a road, it means a. the speed limit is decreasing b. the road is narrowing c. the road is getting wider d. the speed limit is increasing

b. the road is narrowing

Vehicle stopping distances never depend on a. your reaction time b. the time of day c. the condition of your vehicle's breaks d. the condition and type of your vehicle's tires

b. the time of day

When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way a. either one b. the vehicle on the left c. the vehicle on the right d. neither

b. the vehicle on the left

If 2 vehicles approaching from opposite directions reach an intersection at about the same time a. the vehicle turning right must yield to vehicle turning left b. the vehicle turning left must yield to the vehicle going straight or turning right c. the vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left d. the vehicle with more passengers must go first

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

An approaching driver fails to dim their high beam headlights. Where should you look? a. At the wheels of the approaching vehicle b. toward the right side of the road c. toward the left side of the road d. Straight down the middle of the road

b. toward the right side of the road

The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to a. turn left b. turn right c. come to a stop d. go straight ahead

b. turn right

New York State requires you to signal ________ before you turn a. 50 feet ahead b. 25 feet ahead c. 100 feet ahead d. 75 feet ahead

c. 100 feet ahead

In NYC, the speed limit is _______ expect where otherwise posted a. 40 mph b. 55 mph c. 25 mph d. 50 mph

c. 25 mph

A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling at 55 mph could take up to _________ feet to come to a complete stop. a. 50 feet b. 125 feet c. 400 feet d. 750 feet

c. 400 feet

You may not make a U-turn whenever other drivers would be unable to see your vehicle from _______ in either direction. a. 600 feet b. 800 feet c. 500 feet d. 1000 feet

c. 500 feet

What does this sign (yellow diamond with two wavy arrows going up and down with something in between the arrows) a. a divided highway ends ahead b. one way traffic starts ahead c. a divided highway starts ahead d. left turns are prohibited ahead

c. a divided highway starts ahead

What does this sign (yellow diamond with person holding out square in hand) mean? a. a roundabout head b. a work crew ahead c. a flagger ahead d. a traffic officer ahead

c. a flagger ahead

This service sign (blue square with a white square with a window that has a white wavy line attached to it) shows the location of a. a rest area b. a campground c. a gas station d. a telephone service

c. a gas station

What does this sign (yellow diamond with arrows going in circle) indicate? a. an interstate highway b. a divider c. a roundabout d. a crossroad

c. a roundabout

This sign (yellow diamond with wavy arrow going up) warns ahead of a. a median ahead b. a sharp curve ahead c. a winding road ahead d. a narrow road ahead

c. a winding road ahead

This sign (yellow diamond with black arrow curved left that says 35 mph on bottom) a. there is a 35 mph speed zone after the curve ahead b. drive no slower than 35 mph around the upcoming curve c. approach the upcoming curve at a speed of 35 mph or slower

c. approach the upcoming curve at a speed of 35 mph or slower

You want to turn right at the next intersection. You should begin to use your turn signal a. at least 50 feet before the turn b. when you reach the intersection c. at least 100 feet before the turn d. as soon as you see cars behind you

c. at least 100 feet before the turn

When entering a roundabout, rotary, or traffic circle, you must yield the right-of-way to a. pedestrians b. vehicles already in the circle c. both pedestrians and vehicles already in the circle d. neither pedestrians nor vehicles already in the circle

c. both pedestrians and vehicles already in the circle

Sudden wind gusts on highways: a. generally affect only the movement of large vehicles b. only cause visibility problems c. can cause problems for all vehicles

c. can cause problems for all vehicles

The safest speed to drive you car a. is the posted speed limit b. is lower than the posted speed limit c. depend on the weather and road conditions d. depends on the mechanical skill of the driver

c. depend on the weather and road conditions

In the state of NY, _____ must wear seatbelts in moving vehicles a. only driver b. only passengers c. drivers and all passengers d. only children

c. drivers and all passengers

When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line on your side you may pass a. only in an emergency b. if you are on an expressway c. if traffic is clear d. only at an intersection

c. if traffic is clear

You must stop for a school bus a. that is parked on the shoulder of the road with no one in it b. when it approaches you, even if its lights are not flashing c. if you are both driving on a two lane highway and its red lights are flashing d. whenever the driver waves at you

c. if you are both driving on a two lane highway and its red lights are flashing

You may never park a. on a one-way street b. at the entrance of a building c. in a crosswalk d. within 50 feet of a fire hydrant

c. in a crosswalk

You must NOT pass a vehicle on the right if the vehicle you are passing a. is going straight b. is making a left turn c. is making a right turn d. is driving on a one-way road with two lanes of traffic

c. is making a right turn

Allow extra space in the front of your vehicle when following a a. station wagon b. passenger vehicle c. motorcycle

c. motorcyle

Two thirds of all deer vehicle collisions occur in the months of a. march, april, may c. october, november, december c. janurary, february, march d. june, july, august

c. october, november, december

The car behind you begins to pass you. You should a. maintain your speed so traffic will flow smoothly b. pull to the right and stop so it can pass c. slow down slightly and stay in your lane d. blow your horn to signal that it to pass

c. slow down slightly and stay in your lane

You come to an intersection that is blocked by traffic. You should a. go slowly until traffic ahead moves b. get as close as possible to the car in front of you c. stay out of the intersection until you can pass through d. sound your horn to make the cars move up

c. stay out of the intersection until you can pass through

You are coming to an intersection and have a green light. Pedestrians are crossing against the red. You should a. honk your horn b. speed up and pass in front of pedestrians c. stop to let the pedestrians cross safely d. drive close to the pedestrians and frighten them so they'll think twice before crossing against a red light

c. stop to let the pedestrians cross safely

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

c. turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid

You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should a. use the next intersection b. wait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear c. wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear d. take the right of way since you have a greenlight

c. wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear

You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car you should a. rev your engine to warn the children you are moving b. sound your horn so the children will hear you c. walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear d. tell the children to stay away from the driveway

c. walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear

This sign (plain yellow diamond) is a a. service sign b. regulatory sign c. warning sign

c. warning sign

_________ are usually diamond shaped with black letters or symbols on a yellow background a. service signs b. regulatory signs c. warning signs d. destination signs

c. warning signs

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

d. 20 feet

Dim your headlights to low beam when you are within __________ of an oncoming vehicle a. 200 feet b. 400 feet c. 300 feet d. 500 feet

d. 500 feet

You may NOT pass a vehicle on the left if a. You are far from a curve b. Your lane has a broken yellow center line c. Your lane has a broken white center line d. Your lane has a solid yellow center line

d. Your lane has a solid yellow center line

Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding when clear corresponds with: a. a solid red light b. a flashing yellow light c. a solid green light d. a flashing red light

d. a flashing red light

To turn around on a narrow two way street, you may make a. a single point turn b. a two point turn c. a four point turn d. a three point turn

d. a three point turn

A slow moving vehicle emblem is a. a rectangular red sign b. a circular green sign c. a diamond shaped yellow sign d. a triangular orange sign

d. a triangular orange sign

The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to a. keep your tires properly maintained b. slow down when roads are wet or slushy c. watch out for standing water or puddles d. all of the above

d. all of the above

What kind of drugs can affect your driving ability a. allergy medicine b. marijuana c. cold medicine d. all of the above

d. all of the above

You are driving in the right lane of a multilane highway and want to move into the left lane. You should a. look into the rearview mirror for traffic behind you before changing lanes b. look over your left shoulder for traffic in your blind spot before changing lanes c. look in your side mirror for traffic and turn on your directional signal d. all of the above

d. all of the above

You cannot pass safely on a two-way, two-lane street unless a. you are able to clearly see the road ahead b. you can return to your lane before meeting oncoming traffic c. you vehicle is capable of the speed necessary to pass d. all of the above

d. all of the above

You have the right of way when you are a. entering a traffic circle b. backing out of a driveway c. leaving a parking space d. already within a traffic circle

d. already within a traffic circle

When changing lanes, you should a. rely on your mirrors b. begin signaling as you move into the next lane c. signal at least 500 feet before your lane change when driving on residential streets d. always check your blind spot

d. always check your blind spot

If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, you should a. make rude gestures b. engage in name calling c. get out of your vehicle d. avoid eye contact

d. avoid eye contact

Under New York State law, it is illegal to ______ while driving a. text on a handheld mobile phone b. listen on a handheld mobile phone c. talk on a handheld mobile phone d. avoid eye contact

d. avoid eye contact

If a tire blows while you're driving, what should you do a. put your foot on the gas pedal b. shift into a higher gear c. brake hard d. hold the steering wheel firmly

d. hold the steering wheel firmly

This sign (blue square with H in it and arrow going right) means a. highway changes ahead and to the right b. hiking trails ahead and to the right c. hotel ahead to the right d. hospital ahead to the right

d. hospital ahead to the right

In heavy rain, you vehicle's tires can ride on a film of water and lose contact with the road. This hazard is known as a. waterplaning b. frictionplaning c. rainplaning d. hydroplaning

d. hydroplaning

What should you be most concerned about when you see this sign (yellow diamond with car slanting off road)? a. driving with your headlights out of alignment because one side of your car is higher than the other b. damaging a tire from drifting onto the shoulder c. hydroplaning, if the shoulder has water on it d. losing control of the vehicle if you drift onto the shoulder

d. losing control of the vehicle if you drift onto the shoulder

This sign (red yield sign) means a. slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching b. look both ways as you cross the intersection c. always come to a full stop at the intersection d. slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary

d. slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary

Assuming that the street is level, what should you do after you have finished parallel parking in a space between two other cars? a. leave your front wheels turned toward the curb b. make sure your car almost touches the car behind you c. move as far forward in the space as possible d. straighten your front wheel and leave room between cars

d. straighten your front wheel and leave room between cars

Which of the following statements about work zones is FALSE? a. you must obey a flag person's directions b. work zone warning signs are often posted ahead of the work zone c. some work zones are mobile d. the fine for speeding in a work zone is doubled only when workers are there

d. the fine for speeding in a work zone is doubled only when workers are there

A solid white line on the right edge of a highway slants in to the left. That shows that a. there is an intersection just ahead b. you are approaching a construction area c. you will be required to turn left just ahead d. the road will get narrower

d. the road will get narrower

You must yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle when you are a. already in a traffic circle b. already in an intersection c. going straight d. turning left

d. turning left

For an adequate space cushion between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you, you should use the a. four second rule b. one second rule c. three second rule d. two second rule

d. two second rule

Which of the following are used on some highways to direct drivers into proper lanes for turning a. flashing red lights b. flashing yellow lights c. white lights on the side of the road d. white arrows in the middle of the lanes

d. white arrows in the middle of the lanes