New York Permit Test Practice Test 1 – Flashcards
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As per New York State Law, drivers must stop ________ for a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing, even if it is on the opposite side of a divided highway.
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at least 20 feet away
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This arrow marked sign warns that...
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a divided highway begins at the sign
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This sign warns you of...
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a school crosswalk
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You must not pass a vehicle on the left when...
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your lane has a solid yellow center line
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For better visibility during rain, fog, and snow, you must keep your vehicle's ______ lights on.
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low beam headlights
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What should you do when your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks and you see an upcoming train?
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You should get out of the vehicle and get as far away as possible.
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This arrow marked sign warns of...
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a winding road ahead
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This flag person's sign indicates that...
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drivers must slow down
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If your rear wheels start to skid, you must...
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turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid
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To maintain a good space cushion between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead, you should use the...
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two second rule
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You may not make a U-Turn 500 feet in either direction from...
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the crest of a hill
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What is the permitted speed limit for vehicles in roundabouts?
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30 mph or less.
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When you find double solid lines in your lane, you are...
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not allowed to pass or change lanes.
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_____ are yellow and diamond shaped, with black lettering or symbols.
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Warning signs
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Which of the following statements regarding work zones are NOT true?
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Speeding ticket fines are usually less in work zones.
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This octagonal sign is...
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a stop sign
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When a driver tailgates you, you must...
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slow down and pull off the road, if necessary.
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When another driver passes you on the left, you must ____ until the vehicle passes.
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slow down slightly and keep to the right
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When confronted by an aggressive driver while driving, avoid conflict by...
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avoiding eye contact.
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The risk of driving impairment begins to rise noticeably at a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of ____ and increases rapidly thereafter.
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.05 percent
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When you see a triangle shaped road sign while driving, you must...
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reduce your speed and yield.
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When making a turn, the law requires you to signal a turn with your directional lights or hand signals at least...
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100 feet ahead
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_____ are designed to allow vehicles to slow down and leave the expressways.
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Exit ramps
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When you don't see a posted speed limit in New York City, you must drive at...
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30 mph or less.
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This service sign shows the location of...
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a gas station.
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While driving in New York State, _____ is a traffic violation, punishable by a fine of $100-150 and five license points.
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texting using a handheld mobile phone, speaking into a handheld mobile phone, and listening to a handheld mobile phone.
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In heavy rain, a vehicle's tires may begin to ride on the water lying on top of the road payment when traveling at high speeds. This is known as...
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hydroplaning
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Two thirds of all deer-vehicle collisions happen during the months of...
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October, November, and December.
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Your headlights must be on low beam at night when you are within _______ of an approaching vehicle.
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500 feet
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If your tire goes flat while driving, you must...
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hold the steering wheel firmly.
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Which of the following methods is used to turn around a narrow, two-way street?
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a three point turn method
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You must NOT pass a vehicle on the right when...
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the vehicle ahead is making a right turn.
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What does this figure mean?
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a flagger ahead.
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A driver entering a circle or rotary, must yield the right-of-way to...
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pedestrians and drivers already in the circle.
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New York State requires every occupant ______ to wear a seatbelt.
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in the front seats and those under the age of 16 in the rear seats.
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Flashing red lights and lowered crossing gates mean that...
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you must stop at least 15 feet from the railroad crossing.
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If drivers approaching from opposite directions reach the stop signs at about the same time, and they are right angles to one another, then...
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the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.
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What does this sign indicate?
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A circular intersection
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You must _____ for an emergency vehicle, if it is coming toward you in the opposite lane of a two-way roadway.
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pull over and stop
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This regulatory sign indicates that...
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drivers must not make a right turn.
