New York State Practice Permit Test Practice for your written permit test 1. Which lights should you use in heavy rain? A. High beams B. Hazard lights C. Low beams D. Turn signals Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 2. What's the legal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limit for drivers over 21 in New York? 0.02% 0.05% 0.08% 1.12% Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 3. Who has the right-of-way when a car is making a right-hand turn and a pedestrian is crossing at the corner? The car The pedestrian Whoever gets there first It depends on the size of the walkway Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 4. Legally, how close can you park to a fire hydrant in New York? 5 feet 8 feet 15 feet 6 feet Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 5. Traffic violation fines double in designated work zones. True False Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 6. When entering a roundabout, who has the right-of-way? Those entering the roundabout Drivers already driving in the roundabout The largest vehicle Whoever honks first Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 7. A school bus has stopped on the road and turned on its flashing red lights. What action should you take? A. Pass carefully B. Stop only if you're behind it C. Stop regardless of your direction D. Slow down and proceed if no kids are visible Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 8. What's the “Zero Tolerance Law”? A. No texting and driving B. No seatbelt violations C. No measurable blood alcohol content for drivers under 21 D. No parking violations near schools Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 9. How should you drive on an icy road? A. Speed up slightly to maintain momentum B. Brake quickly and often C. Slow down and steer gently D. Drive in the center of the lane Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 10. Where is it illegal to park, even if there's no sign posted? A. In front of a driveway B. On all sidewalks C. In an intersection D. All of the above Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 11. When should you signal in a roundabout? A. Only when exiting B. Never C. When entering D. When halfway through Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 12. At intersections and crosswalks, pedestrians always take precedence. A. True B. False Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 13. You can drive or park in a bike lane only when no bicycles are present. A. True B. False Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 14. How much space should you leave when passing a bicyclist? A. At least 1 foot B. Approximately 2 feet C. At least 3 feet D. No space is required Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 15. It’s okay to double-park if you’re only running into a store for a minute. A. True B. False Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 16. What is typically true about speed limits in work zones? A. They stay the same B. They’re usually lower and strictly enforced C. They’re higher to keep moving quickly D. They only apply during light hours Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 17. You can be charged with driving while impaired (DWI) in New York even if your BAC is under 0.08%. A. True B. False Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 18. During a tire blowout, what’s the safest response? A. Slam on the brakes B. Turn the wheel sharply C. Ease off the gas and steer straight D. Accelerate to maintain control Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 19. If no speed limit sign is posted, you can legally drive up to 65 mph. A. True B. False Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 20. What is the first-offense penalty for using a handheld device while driving in New York? A. Take a mandated alcohol course B. $50 fine and 2 points on your driving record C. $50 to $200 fine and up to 5 points on your driving record D. Warning only for the first offense Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 21. What does a “Yield” sign mean? A. Come to a full stop B. Ignore it if no one is around C. Slow down and prepare to stop and yield the right-of-way D. Speed through quickly Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 22. What does a brown road sign usually indicate? A. Construction zone B. Warning for animals C. Recreational or historical area D. General speed regulations Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 23. An emergency vehicle moves toward you, lights flashing and sirens going. What do you do? A. Avoid them by speeding up B. Move to the right and stop until it passes C. Stop wherever you are D. Pull onto the nearest sideroad Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 24. At what age can you begin putting children in a booster seat in New York? A. 16 months to 4 years old B. Age 4 to 5 C. 4 to 8 years old D. 5 to 10 years old Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 25. When turning left at a busy intersection without a green arrow, what should you do? A. Wait behind the line until traffic clears B. Creep into the intersection and wait until it’s safe to turn C. Turn as quickly as possible to beat traffic D. Flash your lights and honk to signal your turn Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 26. What is the correct distance to signal before turning? A. At least 100 feet B. At least 150 feet C. About 200 feet D. Just before the turn Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 27. What is the meaning of a yellow flashing light? A. Stop immediately B. Speed up C. Proceed with caution D. Yield to all traffic Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 28. What's your first action when overtaking on the left? A. Honk to warn the driver B. Check mirrors and blind spots C. Accelerate quickly D. Drive on the shoulder if needed Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 29. It’s always legal to pass on the right on a multi-lane road if traffic is flowing in the same direction. A. True B. False Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 30. What is the “three-second rule” used for? A. Estimating time left on a green light B. Timing your acceleration C. Maintaining a safe following distance D. Measuring time in stop-and-go traffic Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 31. Who gets to go first when you and another driver arrive at an unmarked intersection at the same time? A. You B. The driver on your right C. Whoever honks first D. The largest vehicle Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 32. At a four-way stop, the driver to arrive first has the right-of-way. A. True B. False Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 33. What is the speed limit in most school zones? A. 10 to 15 mph B. 15 to 20 mph C. 25 to 30 mph D. 35 mph Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 34. When can you legally turn right on red in NYC? A. Always, unless otherwise posted B. Only if traffic allows C. When a sign says it’s allowed D. Never Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 35. Who can be fined if a back seat passenger over age 16 isn’t using a seat belt? A. The driver only B. The passenger only C. Every individual in the car D. No one — it’s not a violation Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 36. What should you do if your brakes fail? A. Honk continuously B. Immediately put the car into park C. Pump the brakes quickly D. Open your door and drag your foot Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 37. What color is typically used for destination and direction signs? A. White B. Blue C. Green D. Yellow Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 38. You should always use your high beams in foggy conditions. A. True B. False Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 39. Someone is tailgating you, what should you do? A. Speed up B. Slam on your brakes C. Move over when safe and let them pass D. Yell at them out your window Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 40. It’s okay to use your phone in a school zone as long as it’s hands-free. A. True B. False Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 41. What is the hand signal for a left turn? A. Left arm extended straight out B. Left arm bent upward C. Left arm bent facing down D. Right arm pointing straight out Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 42. How long will your license be suspended if you refuse to take a chemical test for alcohol? A. 30 days B. 6 months C. 12 months D. 18 months Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 43. You’re nearing a railroad crossing where red lights are flashing. What should you do? A. Slow down and look both ways B. Stop a minimum of 15 feet away and wait until the lights stop C. Speed across before the train comes D. Proceed if you don’t see a train Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 44. What’s the minimum distance you must stop from a stopped school bus with flashing red lights? A. 10 feet B. 15 feet C. 20 feet D. 25 feet Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 45. If you're involved in a minor crash with no injuries, what should you do first? A. Leave the scene B. Phone your insurance company C. Safely move your vehicle out of traffic if possible D. Wait in your car and block traffic Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 46. What shape is a warning sign? A. Rectangle B. Circle C. Triangle D. Diamond Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 47. How far in advance should you dim your high beams for oncoming traffic? A. 100 feet B. About 200 feet C. As soon as you see another car coming in the opposite direction D. 500 feet Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 48. What is hydroplaning? A. Driving in the rain B. Tires losing contact with the road due to water C. Skidding in gravel D. Oversteering during a turn Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 49. How do you regain control when your car skids on a slick road? A. Slam on the brakes B. Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go C. Steer opposite the skid D. Accelerate to regain traction Incorrect: Please try again. Correct! 50. You must report a crash to the NYS DMV if there is property damage of more than what amount? A. $550 B. $1,000 C. $2,000 D. Any amount Incorrect: Please try again. Correct!
