FREE NEW YORK ROAD RULES TEST 5 - DMV NY WRITTEN TEST

This online DMV NY written test, with multiple choice questions, is intended to help you prepare for the New York permit test that is required before you can get your driver’s license.

Rules 5

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When entering a freeway you should:

Slow down, and then enter the freeway at a sharp angle

Drive slowly and be prepared to stop for freeway traffic

Signal and increase your speed to merge smoothly with traffic

Stop on acceleration lane, wait for an opening. Then enter the freeway rapidly

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When you come to a corner where there are no traffic lights or stop signs, you should:

Always stop, then proceeded when safe

Continue at the same speed and watch for traffic

Call for help

Slow down, so you can stop, if necessary

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When you are required to yield to an emergency vehicle?

Only if other cars yield

If you are not on a multi-lane highway

Always

Never

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When the traffic signal light facing you is red and you intend to go straight through the intersection, what must you do first?

Stop, proceed when the way is clear

Slow down, proceed when the way is clear

Stop, wait until the light changes to green and the intersection is clear before moving through it

Stop, give pedestrians the right-of-way, and then proceed with caution

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The best way to stop quickly on a wet or icy roadway is to:

Apply brakes the same way you always do

Keep foot off the brake and let the vehicle slow and stop automatically

Brake, if wheels lock then release pressure until you come to a stop

Put brakes on hard and try to prevent vehicle from skidding

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When you reach a four-way stop at the same time as another car, you must yield to the car:

On your left

On your right

The one moving faster

The one moving slower

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What should you do when coming to a curve?

Brake after you start the curve

Brake before entering the curve

Accelerate into the curve for efficiency

Adjust your speed and shift to a lower gear

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When driving in fog, you should use your:

Fog lights only

Low beams

Parking lights

High beams

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When pulling away from the curb, you should:

Signal, check over shoulder, and then pull out when safe

Signal and pull from the curb

Sound you horn and pull from the curb slowly

Shoulder check, and then pull out when safe

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What should you do if you feel drowsy while driving?

Open the window for some fresh air

Stop for a short rest in a safe area

Reduce speed

Turn up your radio

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Motorcycles must follow the rules of the road and are considered:

Bicycles

Motorized wheelchair

Pedestrians

Vehicles

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If you see a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line this means:

That vehicles next to the solid yellow line may pass

Pass only when no traffic is sight

That only vehicles next to the broken line may pass

That vehicles may pass in all directions

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When encountering a funeral procession you should:

Yield the right of way

Speed up to get ahead

Join the procession behind the hearse

Flash your lights repeatedly out of respect

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What does the solid white line on the right edge of the road represent?

A line you can cross to pass

A motorcycle lane

A line dividing the pedestrian area and the vehicle area

You should never drive across unless in an emergency

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It is best to turn your front tires into the curb when you are:

Level with the curb

Downhill

All answers are correct

Uphill

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You should dim your headlights when:

Within 350 feet of an approaching vehicle

Within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle

Within 100 feet of an approaching vehicle

Within 200 feet of an approaching vehicle

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To pass a large truck, you must:

Make sure you have room to complete the maneuver without excessive speed

Pass on a downgrade

All answers are correct

Honk and flash your lights to make the truck driver aware of your intentions

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Why should you reduce your speed when driving at night?

Because other drivers drive faster at night

Because everyone is more alert at night

Because your visibility is limited and you need more time to stop

Because there are more cars on the road

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When making a left turn from a single left-turn lane, a green arrow indicates that:

Oncoming vehicles and pedestrians should yield to you

You should yield to other vehicles

You should yield to pedestrians

Stop for 2 seconds before moving ahead

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What is intersection?

Two streets meet each other and are controlled by traffic lights

The space between the driver and rear seat passengers

Any place where one line of traffic meets another

Two or more streets that meet each other and are controlled by stop signs

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When entering a blind intersection how should you proceed?

Move forward slowly until you can see what is coming

Stop and get out of your car to see if any traffic is approaching

Sound your horn before proceeding

Signal by flashing your lights before proceeding

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Which of these statements is true about construction zones?

Slow down only if you think workers are present

Fines are less for violations committed in construction zones

You are responsible for the safety of the road workers

Fines are the same for violations committed in construction zones

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Driving more slowly than surrounding traffic is:

Often a hazard since other drivers may become frustrated and try to pass you

Always appropriate if other people are speeding

Appropriate if you do not know the speed limit

A good idea if the weather is bad

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Passing on the right is permitted if:

Never, it is illegal

You are in the carpool lane

You are passing a large truck

There are two or more lanes in your direction

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When driving on the highway where the posted speed limit is 65 mph, yet traffic is traveling at 70 mph or more, how fast may you legally drive?

The speed of traffic

70 mph or less

As fast as you want

The speed limit posted of 65 mph

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You will find most roads are most slippery during:

The rain at early morning

A light rain

The first rain after a dry period

The rain at night

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The only way to ensure you have safely checked your blind spot is to:

Ask the passenger

Turn your head and look over your shoulder

Use rear view mirror

Double check your left and right outside Mirrors

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Which of the following is a basic step to take after an accident?

Notify authorities

All answers are correct

Protect the area

Care for the injured

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If you must park on an unlighted highway at night what should you do?

Leave your parking lights on

Turn on your flasher

Park perpendicular to the edge of the highway

All answers are correct

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Who has right-of way when driving in a traffic circle?

Driver entering

Neither

Both

Driver exiting

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Regulatory traffic signs instruct drivers what they should, or should not do, in certain circumstances. You will be asked to identify roadway signs on the NY Permit Test.

The DMV NY Written Test and You

Saying “New York” may conjure images of busy city traffic and taxis everywhere, such as we all can picture from countless movies and TV shows. But if you live in the state of New York, you know that it’s much bigger than its most famous city, and chances are you don’t actually take a taxi everywhere you go. You would probably benefit from having a driver’s license.

Whether you’re a first-time driver or a new resident, you will need some guidance on how to navigate this road.

First-Time Drivers

When you are 16 years old (and not before!) you may apply for a driver’s permit in the state of New York. You must pay the applicable fees and have the consent of your legal guardian. You also must take the DMV NY Written Test. Once you pass that test, you will get your NY driver’s permit, but you will also need to know some other specific laws. Depending on where in the state you live, you may only drive at certain times of the day and you may not drive on certain roads. Check with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles to find out what restrictions you will face in your first years of driving.

New NY State Residents

If you are a new resident to the state of New York, but you already have a driver’s license from your previous state of residence, you must still comply with New York state laws. For instance, you may not drive in New York if you are under 16 years of age, and this applies to driving with a learner’s permit as well as a driver’s license. If you are under 18 years old, you cannot drive in New York with an out-of-state license either, and when you are applying for a new license, you must complete a valid driver’s education course. No matter your age, all New York residents must surrender out-of-state driver’s licenses within 30 days of becoming a resident.

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