New York Permit Practice Test

Are you preparing to take the New York State DMV written knowledge test? Well, perhaps it’s time to sharpen up your know-how in our practice test and see if you have what it takes to pass it! Think you know all your New York road signs, the laws of the road, or how to drive safely? Our New York permit practice test here will help you study and prep for the real thing…

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New York Permit Practice Test

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1) When must headlights be used in New York?

A) From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, or during rain, snow, or fog

B) Only during foggy conditions

C) Only when driving on highways

D) From dusk to dawn

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2) What is the speed limit in most urban areas in New York unless otherwise posted?

A) 35 mph

B) 30 mph

C) 40 mph

D) 25 mph

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3) If you are driving in fog in New York, which lights should you use?

A) Low beams

B) Hazard lights

C) High beams

D) Parking lights

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4) In New York, when can you pass a vehicle on the left?

A) Only when the vehicle ahead is turning right

B) When the vehicle ahead is turning left, and the road has room for passing

C) When driving in a school zone

D) When you are driving below 30 mph

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5) What should you do if you see a bicyclist in your lane while driving in New York?

A) Slow down and allow at least 3 feet of space when passing

B) Pass them as quickly as possible

C) Stay close behind them until they turn

D) Honk your horn to warn them

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6) In New York, if your car starts to skid on ice, what should you do?

A) Accelerate to regain control

B) Steer into the skid

C) Steer in the opposite direction

D) Brake hard

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7) If you are pulled over by the police in New York, what should you do?

A) Stay in your vehicle with your hands visible on the steering wheel

B) Open your glove box to retrieve your documents immediately

C) Drive to a different location before stopping

D) Exit your vehicle and walk toward the officer

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8) If you are approaching an intersection in New York and the traffic lights are malfunctioning, what should you do?

A) Treat the intersection as a four-way stop

B) Stop only if there is cross traffic

C) Yield to vehicles on your left

D) Proceed cautiously without stopping

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9) What should you do if you approach a flashing yellow light at an intersection in New York?

A) Continue through the intersection at full speed

B) Slow down and proceed with caution

C) Stop completely and proceed when safe

D) Yield to traffic on your left

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10) What should you do if you encounter a blind pedestrian with a white cane at a crosswalk in New York?

A) Continue driving cautiously

B) Honk your horn to warn them

C) Yield the right-of-way and wait for them to cross

D) Flash your lights to signal them

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11) What does a "No Standing" sign indicate in New York?

A) You may park for deliveries only

B) You may park but not leave your vehicle

C) You may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers

D) You may not stop at any time

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12) How far must you stop from a school bus in New York when its red lights are flashing?

A) 20 feet

B) 50 feet

C) 5 feet

D) 10 feet

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13) In New York, how long must you signal before making a lane change on the highway?

A) At least 400 feet

B) At least 300 feet

C) At least 100 feet

D) At least 200 feet

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14) In New York, what should you do if an emergency vehicle is approaching with its lights and siren activated?

A) Move to the left and slow down

B) Move to the right and stop

C) Continue driving normally

D) Speed up to stay ahead

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15) In New York, when must you stop for a school bus?

A) When its red lights are flashing, regardless of your direction

B) Only during school hours

C) Only when you are driving behind the bus

D) Only in residential areas

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16) In New York, if a driver is convicted of a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) for the second time in 10 years, what penalties may they face?

A) No additional penalties beyond the first offense

B) A small fine and a driving course

C) A fine, license suspension, and possible jail time

D) A warning only

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17) When are you allowed to pass another vehicle by driving on the shoulder in New York?

A) Only in emergency situations

B) Only when the vehicle is turning left

C) Never, passing on the shoulder is illegal

D) When the vehicle ahead is driving slowly

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18) What is the penalty for leaving the scene of an accident involving personal injury in New York?

A) License suspension and possible jail time

B) A small fine only

C) A warning and fine

D) No penalty if the damage is minor

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19) What is the penalty for passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights in New York?

A) A warning

B) No penalty

C) A small fine only

D) Points on your license and a fine

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20) In New York, how far ahead should you look while driving in urban areas?

A) 20 seconds

B) 5 to 6 seconds

C) 10 to 12 seconds

D) 3 to 4 seconds

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