NY Permit Driving Test

How does a roundabout look like?

A roundabout This sign indicates a roundabout, a circular intersection in which traffic circulates counterclockwise around a central island. Compared with conventional four-way intersections, roundabouts have fewer traffic delays and fewer accidents. Next Question

_________ allow vehicles to leave expressways. A.) Exit Ramps B.) Roundabouts C.) Acceleration Lanes D.) Turnpikes

A.) Exit Ramps Exit ramps allow vehicles to leave expressways. There is often a lower speed posted at an exit ramp.

You must NOT pass on the right if the vehicle you are passing... A.) Is making a right turn. B.) Is making a left turn. C.) Is driving on a one-way road with two lanes of traffic. D.) Is going straight.

A.) Is making a right turn. You must not pass a vehicle on the right if it is making or about to make a right turn. The passing lane must be clear.

When there are double solid lines next to your lane, you are A.) Not allowed to pass or change lanes. B.) Allowed to pass. C.) Allowed to change lanes. D.) allowed to turn.

A.) Not allowed to pass or change lanes. When there are double solid lines next to your lane, you are not allowed to pass or change lanes.

You must _________ for an emergency vehicle using flashing lights, a siren, or an air horn that is approaching you from either direction. A.) Pull over to the right and stop B.) Increase your speed and clear the lane C.) Change lanes and proceed at the same speed D.) Slow down and move into the left lane

A.) Pull over to the right and stop You must yield the right-of-way to fire, ambulance, police, and other authorized emergency vehicles when they are responding to emergencies. You must pull over to the right and stop for an emergency vehicle even if it is approaching you from the opposite direction. However, if you're in an intersection when the emergency vehicle approaches, do NOT stop in the intersection. Proceed through the intersection and then immediately pull over.

Which of the following statements about work zones is FALSE? A.) The fine for speeding in a work zone is doubled only when workers are there B.) Some work zones are mobile C.) Work zone warning signs are often posted ahead of the work zone D.) You must obey a flag person's directions

A.) The fine for speeding in a work zone is doubled only when workers are there Work zones can be hazardous to drive in as well as to work in. In New York State, unlike some other states, the fines for speeding in work zones are doubled whether or not workers or work vehicles are there

For better visibility in fog, rain, or snow, use... A.) low beam headlights B.) High beam headlights C.) interior lights D.) emergency lights

A.) low beam headlights High beams let you see farther ahead. However, they can reflect off fog, rain, or falling snow, causing glare and making it even harder for you to see. Use low beams in fog, rain, or snow.

If your rear wheels start to skid, what should you do? A.)Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid. B.) Turn the steering wheel toward the right. C.) Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the skid. D.) Turn the steering wheel toward the left.

A.)Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid. If your rear wheels start to skid, turn the steering wheel in the direction the vehicle is trying to go. If your rear wheels are sliding left, steer left. If they are sliding right, steer right. The rear wheels may overshoot and start to skid in the opposite direction. If so, turn the steering wheel in that direction also. This procedure, called "steering into the skid," should get your vehicle back under your control.

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

New York State law requires you to signal at least ________ before you turn. A.) 25ft ahead B.) 100 ft ahead C.) 75ft ahead D.) 50ft ahead

B.) 100 ft ahead New York State law requires you to signal a turn or lane change at least 100 feet ahead. You may use either hand signals or your vehicle's turn lights. A good safety tip is to start to signal before you start to brake for the turn.

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

B.) 500 feet You may not make a U-turn wherever other drivers would be unable to see your vehicle from 500 feet away in either direction. Also, you may not make a U-turn in a school zone, on a limited-access highway, or wherever a "No U-Turn" sign is posted. [NY VAT § 1161] Next Question

The sign is... A.) A yield sign B.) A stop sign C.) A One Way sign D.) A merge sign

B.) A stop sign Explanation: This is, of course, a stop sign, the only type of sign that is octagonal (eight sided). A stop sign has the word "STOP" printed in white on a red background. At a stop sign, you must stop before the stop line or crosswalk if any. Then yield to pedestrians and other vehicles, and proceed only when it is safe to do so. Next Question

If two vehicles approaching from opposite directions reach an intersection at about the same time... A.) The vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left. B.) The vehicle turning left must yield to the vehicle going straight or turning right. C.) The vehicle with more passengers must go first. D.) The vehicle turning right must yield to the vehicle turning left.

B.) The vehicle turning left must yield to the vehicle going straight or turning right. If 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.

You may NOT pass a vehicle on the left if... A.) Your lane has a broken white center line. B.) Your lane has a solid yellow center line. C.) Your lane has a broken yellow center line. D.) You are far from a curve.

B.) Your lane has a solid yellow center line. You may not pass a vehicle on the left if your lane has a solid yellow center line. Even if your lane has a broken yellow center line, you may not pass on the left if you would be unable to return to the right lane before reaching a solid yellow line for that lane. Next Question

To turn around on a narrow, two-way street, you may make... A.) a four-point turn. B.) a three-point turn. C.) a two-point turn. D.) a single-point turn.

B.) a three-point turn. If the street is too narrow for you to make a U-turn, you can turn your vehicle around by making a three-point turn. This maneuver will also put you in the opposite direction. You may make a three-point turn only when the street is narrow, there is good visibility, the traffic is light on both sides of the street, the turn is permitted there, and there is no other option. View Results

Dim your headlights to low beam when you are within ________ of an oncoming vehicle. A.)300 feet B.)400 feet C.)500 feet D.)200 feet

C.) 500ft High beams let you see farther than low beams, but they can blind the driver of a nearby vehicle. In New York State, you must use low beams whenever you're within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 200 feet of a vehicle ahead of you.

When entering a roundabout, rotary, or traffic circle, you must yield the right-of-way to... A.) Neither pedestrians nor vehicles already in the circle. B.) Pedestrians. C.) Both pedestrians and vehicles already in the circle. D.) Vehicles already in the circle.

C.) Both pedestrians and vehicles already in the circle. Pedestrians and vehicles that are already in an intersection have the right-of-way. And a rotary or roundabout is a circular intersection. When entering a roundabout, rotary, or traffic circle, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and vehicles already in the circle.

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.) two-second rule. D.) three-second rule.

C.) two-second rule. Four out of every ten crashes are rear-end collisions. And the main cause of rear-end collisions is tailgating (following too closely). For an adequate space cushion between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Driver Manual recommends the two-second rule: At least two seconds should elapse from when the vehicle ahead of you passes some stationary object to when you reach that same object. Under poor or hazardous driving conditions, increase your space cushion to three or even four seconds.

This sign warns of... A.) A Median Ahead B.) A Sharp Curve Ahead C.) A Narrow Road Ahead D.) A Winding Road Ahead

D.) A Winding Road Ahead

If your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks when a train is approaching, what should you do? A.) Try to push your vehicle off the tracks B.) Open your doors and try to warn the train C.) Try to restart the engine D.) Get everyone out the vehicle and far away

D.) Get everyone out the vehicle and far away Explanation: If your vehicle gets stuck on a railroad track when a train is approaching, don't spend any time trying to free your vehicle. Instead, get everyone including yourself out of your vehicle and walk quickly at about a 45-degree angle to the tracks in the direction from which the train is approaching. That way, if your vehicle is hit, you and your passengers will not be struck by flying debris. Call 911 or the telephone number on the railroad crossing sign. Next Question

If another vehicle is passing you on the left, you should __________ until the vehicle has safely passed you. (come back to edit)

If another vehicle is passing you on the left, slow down slightly and stay centered in your lane until the vehicle has safely passed and is ahead of you. Only then should you resume your usual speed. Next Question

How do service sign look like

Service signs have white letters or symbols on a blue background. This service sign shows the location of a gas station.

What does a NO RIGHT TURN look like?

This is a traffic regulatory sign. A red slash inside a red circle means "no." This sign means that a right turn is not allowed here.

How do warning sign look like?

Warning signs are usually diamond shaped with black letters or symbols on a yellow background.

You are planning to turn right at the next intersection. You should start to signal A.) when you reach the traffic lights. B.) 100 feet before you turn. C.) if you see other vehicles behind you. D.)

when you reach the traffic lights. 100 feet before you turn. if you see other vehicles behind you. as soon as you reach the intersection.