NY Driving Permit

Stop Sign

"Come to a full stop at an intersection controlled by this sign. Stop at the marked stop line or before entering the crosswalk or before your vehicle enters the intersection. Let other vehicles or pedestrians pass if they are in your path."

B

*A "no parking" sign at a certain location means*: *A*) You may never stop your vehicle there. *B*) You may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers. *C*) You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle. *D*) You may leave your vehicle unattended for less than 5 minutes.

C

*A "no standing" sign at a certain location means*: *A*) You may never stop your vehicle there. *B*) You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle. *C*) You may stop temporarily to pickup or discharge passengers. *D*) You may stop to load or unload merchandise.

B

*A "no stopping" sign means that, unless directed to do so by a policeman, you may stop only* *A*) Long enough to unload packages. *B*) To avoid conflict with other traffic. *C*) To discharge passengers. *D*) For less than 5 minutes.

A

*A diamond shaped sign is a*: *A*) Road hazard sign. *B*) Interstate route sign. *C*) School crossing sign. *D*) Speed limit sign.

C

*A driver may park in a space reserved for people with disabilities if the vehicle displays license plates for the disabled* *A*) Regardless of who is in the vehicle. *B*) Only if the driver is disabled. *C*) And is carrying the disabled person named on the registration. *D*) If someone in the driver's immediate family is disabled.

D

*A rectangular shaped sign is*: *A*) School crossing sign. *B*) Railroad crossing sign. *C*) Stop sign. *D*) Speed limit sign

D

*A red and white triangular sign at an intersection 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

C

*A safe speed to drive your car* *A*) Is the posted speed limit. *B*) Is less than the posted speed limit. *C*) Depends on the weather and road conditions. *D*) Depends on the mechanical skill of the driver.

D

*A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in towards your left. That shows that*: *A*) There is an intersection ahead. *B*) You are approaching a construction area. *C*) You will be required to turn left. *D*) The road will get narrower

B

*A traffic light which has a green arrow and a red light means*: *A*) You can only drive straight. *B*) You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow. *C*) You must wait for a green light. *D*) Vehicles moving in any direction must stop

A

*After you have passed a car you should return to the right lane when you*: *A*) See the front bumper of the other car in your mirror. *B*) Have put your turn signal on. *C*) Have turned your headlights on. *D*) See the other car's headlights come on.

A

*An intersection has a stop sign, crosswalk, but no stop line. You must stop:* *A*) Before the crosswalk. *B*) 50ft before the intersection. *C*) Where you think the stop line would be. *D*) With your front wheels in the crosswalk

D

*As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action would be to*: *A*) Speed up to beat the light. *B*) Apply the brakes sharply. *C*) Stop in the center of the intersection. *D*) Be prepared to stop before the intersection

D

*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 wheels and leave room between cars.

C

*Before you leave a parking space which is parallel to the curb you should* *A*) Sound your horn. *B*) Turn on your four-way flasher. *C*) Look for traffic by turning your head. *D*) Look for traffic by using your inside rear-view mirror.

B

*Drinking alcohol and driving is* *A*) A minor traffic safety problem. *B*) A serious traffic safety problem. *C*) Safe if you only have a few drinks. *D*) Only dangerous to the driver who drinks.

C

*Expressways have "expressway entrance lanes" (acceleration lanes) so that drivers can *A*) Test their brakes before driving at expressway speeds. *B*) Stop at the end to wait for a traffic opening. *C*) Reach the proper speed before blending with traffic. *D*) Test the pickup of their cars.

B

*If traffic prevents you from crossing all the way across a set of railroad tracks, you may proceed only when* *A*) An approaching train is not moving fast enough to be a danger. *B*) There is room for your vehicle on the other side. *C*) At least one-half of your vehicle can cross the tracks. *D*) No trains are in sight.

C

*If you are parked parallel to the curb, you may get out of the car on the traffic side*: *A*) During the daytime when other drivers can see you. *B*) When the traffic light at the closest intersection turns red. *C*) When you won't interfere with oncoming vehicles. *D*) If you use your four-way flasher first.

A

*If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, you should first* *A*) Try to pump it to build up the pressure. *B*) Shift into neutral and shut the engine off. *C*) Try to raise it by hooking your toe under it. *D*) Apply the parking brake hard to stop the car.

D

*In a parking space reserved for people with disabilities, a non-disabled driver*: *A*) May park in an emergency. *B*) May not park, but stop in an emergency. *C*) May not park or stop, but may stand in an emergency. *D*) May neither park, stop nor stand.

B

*In general, you should pass vehicles going in the same direction as you are going*: *A*) On the right. *B*) On the left. *C*) Only if the other driver signals it is safe. *D*) Whenever you have the opportunity to do so.

D

*In this state, what BAC (blood alcohol content) is evidence of intoxication* *A*) 0.05% *B*) 0.03% *C*) 0.10% *D*) 0.08%

C

*In which of the following situations is passing always forbidden*? *A*) The vehicle ahead is making a left turn. *B*) You are on a one-way street which has two lanes. *C*) The vehicle ahead is stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk. *D*) The vehicle ahead is going to park parallel to the curb.

A

*Minimum speed signs are designed to*: *A*) Keep traffic flowing smoothly. *B*) Show current local road conditions. *C*) Test future traffic signal needs. *D*) Assure pedestrian safety.

C

*Night driving is dangerous because* *A*) Some traffic signs are less visible at night. *B*) More vehicles are on the road at night. *C*) The distance we can see ahead is reduced. *D*) Street lights tend to blur our vision.

B

*On a New York State highway where there is no posted speed limit, the fastest you may legally drive is*: *A*) 50 *B*) 55 *C*) 60 *D*) 65

C

*On a road which has no sidewalks a pedestrian should walk on the* *A*) Side of the road which has the lightest traffic. *B*) Same side of the road in which traffic is moving. *C*) Side of the road facing oncoming traffic. *D*) Side of the road which has the heaviest traffic.

C

*On long trips you can prevent drowsiness by* *A*) Turning on your car radio. *B*) Slowing down so you can react better. *C*) Stopping at regular intervals for a rest. *D*) Moving your eyes from side to side as you drive

B

*One of the rules of defensive driving is*: *A*) Look straight ahead as you drive. *B*) Stay alert and keep your eyes moving. *C*) Expect that other drivers will make up for your errors. *D*) Be confident that you can avoid danger at the last minute

D

*Seat belts can be most effective as injury preventive devices when they are worn by* *A*) The person driving the car. *B*) Passengers when they are on a long drive. *C*) All occupants of a car being driven on an expressway. *D*) Passengers and the driver whenever they are in the car.

C

*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 he can pass. *C*) Slow down slightly and stay in your lane. *D*) Blow your horn to allow him to pass.

B

*This sign means*: *A*) Slow down and prepare to stop. *B*) Come to a full stop, then go when it is safe to do so. *C*) Proceed carefully through the intersection. *D*) Stop only if there is traffic

D

*What are the colors of a sign which tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway*? *A*) Yellow with black letters. *B*) Black with white letters. *C*) Red with white letters. *D*) Green with white letters

B

*What are the colors of the warning signs that indicate hazards ahead, such as curves in the road or narrow bridges*? *A*) Black letters on a white background. *B*) Black letters on a yellow background. *C*) White letters on a yellow background. *D*) White letters on a red background

D

*What are the consequences that can result from driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs* *A*) Possible imprisonment. *B*) A mandatory fine. *C*) Driver license revocation. *D*) All of these choices.

D

*What does a "slow moving vehicle" emblem look like* *A*) A square red sign. *B*) A round green sign. *C*) A diamond-shaped yellow sign. *D*) A triangular orange sign.

B

*What does a flashing yellow light mean?* *A*) Merging traffic. *B*) Proceed with caution. *C*) Pedestrian crossing. *D*) Come to a full stop

B

*What does it mean when a school bus is stopped and its red lights are flashing*? *A*) You may pass if no children are on the road. *B*) You may not pass while the red lights are flashing. *C*) You may pass if you are facing the front of the bus. *D*) You may pass if it is on the other side of a divided highway.

C

*What happens to your driver's license if you refuse to take a chemical test (breath or blood)* *A*) There is no evidence to find you guilty of drunk driving. *B*) You cannot be arrested for drunk driving. *C*) Your driver's license will be taken away. *D*) None of these choices.

B

*What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals (such as lights or crossing gates)* *A*) Always bring the car to a complete stop. *B*) Slow down and be prepared to stop. *C*) Do nothing; all railroad crossings have signals. *D*) Increase speed to get across the tracks quickly.

B

*What vehicles must stop at all railroad crossings* *A*) Pick up trucks. *B*) School buses and passenger buses carrying passengers. *C*) Motorcycles. *D*) Vehicles towing a trailer.

B

*When attempting to stop on a slippery road, the best action to take is to* *A*) Apply the brakes quickly and firmly. *B*) Apply the brakes in slow, steady strokes. *C*) Shift to a lower gear, do not use the brakes. *D*) Shift into neutral, do not use the brakes.

B

*When driving at night, it is most important for you to* *A*) Use your high beams at all times. *B*) Drive within the range of your headlights. *C*) Be ready to brake more quickly. *D*) Watch for cars at intersections.

C

*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 express way. *C*) If traffic is clear. *D*) Only at an intersection

B

*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*) Vehicle on the left. *C*) Vehicle on the right. *D*) Neither one.

C

*When you get ready to leave an expressway, you should begin to use your turn signal* *A*) Just as you get to the exit ramp. *B*) 50 feet before the exit ramp. *C*) 100 feet before the exit ramp. *D*) When you see cars behind you in the exit lane.

C

*When you want to make a right turn, your car must be:* *A*) Near the center of the street. *B*) Close to the left side of the street. *C*) Close to the right side of the street. *D*) Past the center of the intersection

C

*When you want to overtake and pass another vehicle you should*: *A*) Wait for a signal from the other driver. *B*) Change lanes quickly so the other driver will see you. *C*) Signal and pass when safe to do so. *D*) Stay close behind so you need less time to pass.

B

*When your right wheels run onto a soft shoulder what is the best way to get back on the highway* *A*) Apply the brakes firmly and steer gently to the left. *B*) Ease your foot off the gas and brake gently. *C*) Steer hard to the left and then gently to the right. *D*) Apply the brakes firmly and stop completely.

D

*Which of the following is used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning?* *A*) Flashing red lights. *B*) Flashing yellow lights. *C*) White lines on the side of the road. *D*) White arrows in the middle of the lanes

B

*Which of the following must you obey over the other three*? *A*) A steady read light. *B*) A policeman or traffic officer. *C*) A stop sign. *D*) A flashing red light

C

*Which of the following statements applies to all driving emergency situations* *A*) Always slow down gradually. *B*) Your first reaction is the best reaction. *C*) Think before you act. *D*) Apply your brakes immediately.

A

*Which of the following statements is true about BAC (blood alcohol content)* *A*) The "breathalyzer" is a test of a person's BAC. *B*) A chemical test for BAC is needed for an alcohol conviction. *C*) BAC levels are reduced by a person's physical fitness. *D*) After drinking, coffee or a cold shower will lower your BAC.

A

*Why is driving on an expressway different from driving on an ordinary street* *A*) You must think faster and handle your vehicle more effectively. *B*) Trucks have to go slower on the expressways. *C*) There is more of a tendency to exceed the speed limit. *D*) There is more of a tendency to "tailgate."

D

*You are driving in the middle lane on a three lane expressway. A car begins to pass you on the right. The actions of that driver are*: *A*) Wrong because "pass to the left" is a firm rule. *B*) Wrong because he's passing you in your "blind spot". *C*) OK as long as he does it on a limited access highway. *D*) OK if no signs forbid passing on the right.

C

*You are getting on a highway which has a very short entrance lane. The safest way for you to enter the flow of traffic would be to* *A*) Use as much ramp as possible to get up to cruising speed. *B*) Use the left lane of the highway to get up to cruising speed. *C*) Wait for a large gap in traffic then speed up quickly. *D*) Get up to cruising speed gradually so other cars will see you.

C

*You are making a left turn from a two-way street into a one-way street. When you have completed the turn your car should be*: *A*) In the right lane of the street. *B*) In the center of the street. *C*) In the left lane of the street. *D*) In the lane with the least traffic.

A

*You come to an intersection which has a flashing red light. You should:* *A*) Come to a full stop, then go when safe to do so. *B*) Stop only if cares are approaching the intersection. *C*) Stop only if cars are already in the intersection. *D*) Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary

B

*You have just left an expressway and are starting to drive on an ordinary highway. You should* *A*) Check your tires for correct pressure. *B*) Check your speedometer to keep at the lower speed limit. *C*) Stay twice as far behind other cars. *D*) Change gradually to the lower speed limit.

D

*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 in a traffic circle

B

*You may cross a double solid yellow line*: *A*) Whenever. *B*) To turn into a driveway. *C*) To pass a car. *D*) Never

B

*You may cross a single solid white line on the highway*: *A*) Whenever. *B*) If traffic conditions require. *C*) Only to turn into a driveway. *D*) Only to make a U turn

C

*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.

A

*You may not cross a single broken white/yellow line*: *A*) When to do so would interfere with traffic. *B*) When turning left into a driveway. *C*) When the car in front is disabled. *D*) When passing to the right on a one way street

B

*You may pass another vehicle on the right if it is waiting to*: *A*) Turn right. *B*) Turn left. *C*) Park at the curb. *D*) Turn into a driveway on the right.

D

*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 ahead. *D*) Turning left

C

*You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car you should* *A*) Race your motor to warn the children that 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

*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 the light

C

*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

*Your car starts to skid on a slippery road. You should* *A*) Brake quickly and keep the wheel straight. *B*) Lock your brakes until you come to a full stop. *C*) Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go. *D*) Steer toward the side of the road to get off the wet pavement.

Service Signs

Blue with white letters and symbols

Destination Signs

Green with white letters and symbols

HOV

high-occupancy vehicle lane, roadway traffic lane reserved for vehicles with more than one occupant

Regulation Signs

normally are white rectangles with black letters or symbols, but some are different shapes, and some can use red letters or symbols.

Warning SIgns

normally are yellow and diamond-shaped, with black letters or symbols.

Yield Sign

Decrease speed as you reach an intersection. Prepare to stop. The right of way is given to pedestrians and vehicles. You may have to stop so be prepared