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NYS Permit Test
Each q is labeled with the corresponding chapter in the NYS DMV Drivers Manual.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A regulation sign is usually what shape Ch4 | Usually are white rectangles with black lettering or symbols, but some are different shapes, and some may use red letters or symbols. |
| What is the usual color and shape of a warning sign? Ch4 | Usually are yellow and diamond-shaped, with black lettering or symbols. |
| What color and shape is a destination sign? Ch4 | Green with white letters and symbols. Rectangle. |
| What must you do at a STOP sign? Ch4 | Come to a full stop, yield the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians in or approaching the intersection |
| What color and shape is a railroad crossing warning sign? Ch4 | Yellow with black letters "RR" and "X" symbol. Circle. |
| What would you do when facing a flashing red light? Ch4 | Means the same as a stop sign: stop, yield the right of way, and go when its safe. |
| What does it mean if an edge line slants in toward the center of the road? Ch4 | The road is narrower ahead. |
| What does a single broken line mean? Ch4 | You may pass other vehicles or change lanes if you can do so safely and not interfere with traffic. |
| If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where would you stop for a red light at that intersection? Ch4 | You must stop before the crosswalk. |
| What type of pavement marking is used to show you which lane you must use for a turn? Ch4 | Arrows. |
| Which of the following must you obey over the other three: steady red light, flashing red light, STOP sign, police officer? Ch4 | Police officer. |
| What would you do when facing a flashing yellow light? Ch4 | Drive with caution. |
| What would you do when facing a steady yellow light? Ch4 | The light is changing from green to red. Be ready to stop for a red light. |
| What would you do when facing a red light with a green arrow? Ch4 | You may go in the direction of the arrow, but you must yield the right-of-way to other traffic at the intersection as required by law. |
| What does a single solid line mean? Ch4 | You may pass other vehicles or change lanes, but you should do so only if obstructions in the road make it necessary or traffic conditions require it. |
| What does a double solid line mean? Ch4 | You may not pass or change lanes. You may not cross the lines except when turning left to enter or leave the highway (e.g., to or from a driveway or to preform a U-turn) |
| What do solid and broken lines together mean? Ch4 | If you're on the side with the solid line, you may not pass other vehicles or cross the line except to make a left turn into a driveway. If you are on the side with the broken line you may if it is safe to do so and your driving will not interfere. |
| What is the hand signal for a stop? Ch5 | Arm positioned downward |
| What is the hand signal for a right turn? Ch5 | Arm positioned upward |
| If two drivers enter an intersection from opposite directions at the same time, one going straight, the other turning left, which must yield the right-of-way? Ch5 | The driver turning left must yield for the driver going straight. |
| If you enter an intersection to make a left turn but oncoming traffic prevents you from making the turn right away, what should you do? Ch5 | Wait, don't turn. |
| If you reached an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as a driver on your right, and both of you are going to go straight, who has the right away? Ch5 | The driver on the left must yield the right-of-way to the driver on the right. |
| What must you do if you are entering a road from a driveway? Ch5 | Stop and yield the right-of-way to traffic on the road way and pedestrians. |
| You are facing a green light, but traffic on the other side of the intersection would keep you from going all the way through the intersection. May you enter the intersection? Ch5 | No, wait until traffic clears so you don't block the intersection. |
| Does a vehicle about to enter a traffic circle or rotary have the right-of-way over vehicles already in the circle? Ch5 | Yield the right-of-way to drivers already in the circle. |
| What should you do if you hear a siren nearby but can't see where the emergency vehicle is? Ch5 | Safely pull over to the right side edge of the road and stop until you are sure it is not approaching you. |
| How far before a turn must you signal? Ch5 | 100 feet (30 meters) |
| When preparing for a right turn, should you stay as close to the center of the lane as possible? Ch5 | No, stay as far to the right as possible. |
| Where should you position your vehicle when preparing to make a left turn from a two-way road way into a one-way roadway? Ch5 | Keep left wheels close to the center line. Make the turn before reaching the center of the intersection and turn into the left lane of the road you enter. |
| In most situations on which side should you pass another vehicle going in the same direction? Ch6 | When passing is allowed, we usually pass other vehicles on the left. Passing on the right is permitted only in limited circumstances, and should be done only when necessary and safe to. |
| What should you do before passing another vehicle? Ch6 | Check in your mirrors and signal your lane change. Before pulling into the left lane, glance briefly over your shoulder, through the rear side window, to make sure no vehicle is passing you or close behind you in the left lane. |
| What should you see in your rearview mirror before attempting to return to the right lane after passing a vehicle on the left? Ch6 | The front bumper of the vehicle you just passed. |
| In what situations may you pass a vehicle on the right? Ch6 | When a vehicle ahead is making a left turn, when driving on a 2 way road and passing isnt prohibited by signs, when driving on a one way road and passing isn't prohibited by signs. |
| When may you pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to cross? Ch6 | Never. |
| What action should you take when another vehicle passes you on the left? Ch6 | Slow down slightly and keep to the right. |
| What do flashing yellow lights on a school bus mean? Ch6 | The bus is preparing to stop. Slow down. |
| What do flashing red lights on a school bus mean? Ch6 | Traffic from either direction must stop at least 20 ft from the bus. |
| After you have parallel parked, how close to the curb must your vehicle be? Ch7 | Your wheels must be no more than 1 ft from the curb. |
| May you open a door on the road side of your vehicle if no traffic is coming? Ch7 | Yes |
| Before pulling out of a parking space, what should you do? Ch7 | Make sure your wheels are straight, back up to the vehicle behind you, and turn your wheels away from the curb. |
| What does a NO STOPPING sign mean? Ch7 | You may stop only in order to obey a traffic sign, signal or officer, or to avoid conflicts with other vehicles. |
| Can you stop to load or unload passengers at a NO STANDING or NO PARKING sign? Ch7 | Yes. |
| May you park on a crosswalk in the middle of a block? Ch7 | No. |
| Should you look straight ahead while driving? Ch8 | No. |
| If there is no posted speed limit, what is the fastest you may legally drive in New York City? Ch8 | |
| Is it always safe to drive at the posted speed limit? Ch8 | |
| Who must wear seat belts? Who should wear them? Ch8 | |
| How can you prevent fatigue on a long trip? Ch8 | |
| What is road rage? How can you avoid being involved in road rage? Ch8 | |
| How should you drive safely through a work zone? A roundabout? Ch8 |
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