[FREE] New York DMV Permit Test Questions and Answers

Below we present to you the driving test questions in the state of New York, these questions you will face in the real test of driving in New York.

A collection of 50 New York driving test questions.

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Note: The correct answers are in bold.

New York DMV Permit Test Questions and Answers

1. A five-ounce glass of wine contains the same amount of alcohol as:

One pint of whiskey.

One 12-ounce can of beer.

A gallon of wine.

A six-pack of beer.

2. If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:

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

Assume the other driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal.

Assume the other driver will maintain a constant speed.

3. When changing lanes, you should:

Rely on your mirrors.

Begin signaling as you move into the next lane.

Always check your blind spot.

4. A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in to the left. That shows that:

There is an intersection just ahead.

You are approaching a construction area.

The road will get narrower.

5. Minimum speed signs are designed to:

Keep traffic flowing smoothly.

Show current local road conditions.

Test future traffic signal needs.

Ensure pedestrian safety.

6. The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to:

Keep your tires properly maintained.

Slow down when roads are wet or slushy.

All of the above.

7. If you see an edge line that angles inward on a road, it means:

The speed limit is decreasing.

The road is narrowing.

The road is getting wider.

The speed limit is increasing.

8. Vehicle stopping distances never depend on:

Your own reaction time.

The time of day.

The condition of your vehicle's brakes.

The condition and type of your vehicle's tires.

9. What should you be most concerned about when you see this sign?

Driving with your headlights out of alignment because one side of your car is higher than the other.

Damaging a tire from drifting onto the shoulder.

Losing control of the vehicle if you drift onto the shoulder.

10. You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car, you should:

Rev your engine to warn the children that you are moving.

Sound your horn so the children will hear you.

Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear.

Tell the children to stay away from the driveway.

11. This sign means:

Narrow bridge ahead.

Lane ends or roadway narrows ahead.

Industrial area.

Freeway on-ramp ahead.

12. On a New York State highway where there is no posted speed limit, the fastest you may legally drive is:

50 mph.

55 mph.

60 mph.

65 mph.

13. Assuming that the street is level, what should you do after you have finished parallel parking in a space between two other cars?

Leave your front wheels turned toward the curb.

Make sure your car almost touches the car behind you.

Straighten your front wheels and leave room between cars.

14. What kinds of drugs can affect your driving ability?

Allergy medicine

Marijuana

All of these choices

15. To improve visibility lowered by rain or fog, drivers should use their:

Low beam headlights.

High beam headlights.

Parking lights.

16. Blind persons legally have the right-of-way when crossing the street when they are:

Wearing light-colored clothing.

Led by a guide dog or using a white or metallic cane.

Helped by another person.

Wearing dark-colored glasses.

17. This sign is a:

Service sign.

Regulatory sign.

Warning sign.

18. Blind spots are:

Spots in your vision when you become fatigued.

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

Traffic control devices.

19. In the state of New York, ____ must wear seat belts in moving vehicles.

Only drivers

Only passengers

Drivers and all passengers

Only children

20. This sign means:

Trucks under 18,000 pounds are allowed.

Hill ahead.

Truck stop ahead.

21. A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling at 55 mph could take up to ____ to come to a complete stop.

50 feet

125 feet

400 feet

750 feet

22. This symbol is used for:

Dangerous intersections.

Slow-moving vehicles.

Yield signs.

23. Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:

Station wagon.

Passenger vehicle.

Motorcycle.

24. When entering the interstate, check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to match traffic, signal, and:

Expect traffic to allow you to proceed into the lane, since you have the right-of-way.

Merge carefully into the gap.

Wait for the lane to clear before merging.

25. The car behind you begins to pass you. You should:

Maintain your speed so traffic will flow smoothly.

Pull to the right and stop so it can pass.

Slow down slightly and stay in your lane.

Blow your horn to signal that it to pass.

26. People driving under the influence of alcohol are:

Not a problem in New York State.

Every driver's problem.

A police enforcement problem only.

Only a problem to those who drink.

27. When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?

Either one

The vehicle on the left

The vehicle on the right

Neither

28. Sudden wind gusts on highways:

Generally affect only the movement of large vehicles.

Only cause visibility problems.

Can cause problems for all vehicles.

29. Which of the following are used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning?

Flashing red lights

White lines on the side of the road

White arrows in the middle of the lanes

30. If you come to a railroad crossing with lowered gates and flashing warning lights, you should:

Drive around the crossing gates if you can't see a train.

Come to a complete stop well behind the gates, wait for the tracks to clear, and proceed once the gates are lifted.

Slow down and drive around the gates.

31. When you see this sign, you:

Are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop.

Will always stop at the upcoming railroad crossing.

Should stop and wait for a signal before crossing the railroad tracks.

32. Which of these statements is true about large trucks?

They take longer to stop than passenger vehicles.

They all have air brakes that allow them to stop quickly.

They are more maneuverable than passenger vehicles.

33. An inattentive driver is a driver who:

Stares at objects off the roadway or daydreams while driving.

Only watches the vehicle ahead of their vehicle.

All of the above.

34. You may cross a single solid white line on the highway:

Whenever you want to.

If traffic conditions require you to do so.

Only to turn into a driveway.

Only to make a U-turn.

35. You are coming to an intersection and have a green light. Pedestrians are crossing against the red. You should:

Honk your horn.

Speed up and pass in front of the pedestrians.

Stop to let the pedestrians cross safely.

Drive close to the pedestrians and frighten them so they’ll think twice before crossing against a red light.

36. Which of the following does alcohol affect?

Recovery from headlight glare

Judgement of distances

All of these choices

37. A chemical test is used to measure:

Reaction time.

Blood alcohol content.

Vision.

Driving ability.

38. This sign means:

Don't drink if you are going to drive.

Slippery when wet.

Road curves ahead.

You are approaching a hill.

39. This sign means:

Look both ways as you cross the intersection.

Always come to a full stop at the intersection.

Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

40. Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often:

Helps you stop faster.

Locks the front wheels of a vehicle, causing a loss of steering.

Keeps the brakes from freezing.

41. Night driving can be more difficult than driving during the day because:

Cars overheat more quickly at night.

Visibility is reduced in the dark.

It is more likely to be raining at night.

You are more likely to encounter a motorcycle at night.

42. This sign indicates that:

There is a steep hill ahead.

No trucks are allowed on the upcoming hill.

A logging road is ahead.

43. You come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic. You should:

Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves.

Get as close as possible to the car in front of you.

Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through.

Sound your horn to make the cars move up.

44. This sign is a warning that you are approaching:

An intersection.

A crosswalk.

A railroad crossing.

A blasting zone.

45. When a pedestrian guided by a dog or carrying a white cane is crossing the street:

You must always yield the right-of-way.

You must tell them where to cross the street.

You only have to yield the right-of-way if you are at a corner.

46. An approaching driver fails to dim their high beam headlights. Where should you look?

At the wheels of the approaching vehicle.

Toward the right side of the road.

Toward the left side of the road.

Straight down the middle of the road.

47. The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

Turn left.

Turn right.

Come to a stop.

Go straight ahead.

48. What are the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs?

Possible imprisonment

A mandatory fine

All of these choices

49. Fines in a construction zone are:

Doubled.

Tripled.

Cut in half.

No different than usual.

50. A steady green traffic light at an intersection means:

Increase your speed.

Adjust your mirrors.

You may continue through the intersection at a safe and reasonable speed, if it is clear to do so.

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