FREE NEW YORK ROAD RULES TEST 3 - DMV PERMIT TEST NY

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

Rules 3

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It is important to stay well behind large trucks and buses, and out of their blind spots because:

You could be crushed between one of these vehicles and the curb if they are turning at an intersection

You may not be visible to the driver if you follow too closely

All answers are correct

You will not be able to see very well if you follow too closely

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A pedestrian using a white cane means that:

Lost

The rules of the road do not apply to the pedestrian

The pedestrian is blind

Old

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When the light is red, you may make a left turn if:

You are driving at a high speed

You are about to cross the intersection

None of them

You are on a one-way street and you are turning in to another one-way street

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Large trucks require:

More space for turning only

Wider lanes

More time for stopping only

More time and space for starting, stopping, and turning

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When faced with low visibility conditions while driving, you should:

All answers are correct

Search and scan more carefully

Use your defroster to keep your windows clear

Slow and maintain extra space margins

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Upon approaching an intersection in which a traffic signal is not working how should you proceed?

All answers are correct

Slow down and look for cars in both directions

Proceed as though the intersection is controlled by a four-way stop sign

Yield to traffic entering the intersection

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When driving in the fast lane, if you are tailgated, the best thing to do is?

Move to the right and let the tailgater pass

Tap your brakes

Speed up and leave them safely behind

Slow down

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A lane with a diamond symbol is for:

Lane reserved for pedestrian

Lane reserved for parking

None of them

Lane reserved for car-pools

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You may pass another vehicle on the right if it is waiting to:

Turn right

Turn left

Turn right

Turn into a driveway on the right

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When driving at night, you can reduce the glare from an approaching car's headlights by:

Looking to the lower right side of your lane

Turning your lights on high beam

Looking at the headlights of the approaching vehicle

Open and shut your eyes rapidly

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Two sets of two yellow lines, with solid lines on the outside and broken lines on the inside, represent what?

A shared passing lane

A center left turn lane

An area you can never enter

A bus stop

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If your wheels go off the pavement:

When the vehicle is under control, steer toward the pavement

All answers are correct

Take your foot off the gas pedal to slow down

Grip the steering wheel firmly and avoid heavy braking

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If you are going into a curve too quickly, you should:

Ease off the accelerator, and then speed up slightly as you regain traction

Slam on your brakes

Steer slightly towards the center of the road

Pull the emergency brake and steer into the curve

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If you have to cross several lanes:

Cross them one at a time

Cross slowly

Cross quickly

Cross two at a time only

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White lines on the roadway mean:

Same as yellow lines

Lanes of traffic move in opposite direction

Lanes of traffic move in the same direction

Construction lanes

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Alcohol is:

A depressant

A stimulant

An antihistamine

A pain reliever

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Crosswalks near school are painted:

Orange

Yellow

Unmarked

White

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You may cross solid yellow lines:

When you need to turn into a private road or driveway

When there is no traffic in the opposite direction

When you need to pass slower traffic

During daylight hours only

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Directions given by a police officer overrule:

Neither traffic signs or traffic signals

Traffic signs, but not traffic signals

Traffic signals, but not traffic signs

All traffic signs and signals

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Pedestrians walking on a highway should walk when safe:

Facing traffic

On the right-hand side of the road

Anywhere

On the left-hand side of the road

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You may legally block an intersection when:

You entered on a green light

There is extremely heavy traffic

When you drive a small car

It is never legal to block an intersection

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The two-second rule is:

The amount of time it takes to react to a road hazard

The amount of time elapsed between a tire blow out and loss of control

The amount of time elapsed between a mechanical failure and driver realization that the failure has occurred

The method to determine safe following distance

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When is a normal solid white line used as pavement marking between lanes?

When traffic is flowing in opposite directions

When traffic is flowing in the same direction and changing lanes is prohibited

To mark freeway exits

When traffic is flowing in the same direction and changing lanes is discouraged

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You are not allowed to pass a vehicle on the left when:

There is an oncoming vehicle

All answers are correct

When approaching a curve where you cannot see ahead

On a curb when driving on a hill

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A solid yellow line on your side of the road means:

You may pass with caution

You should reduce speed

You are in a no passing zone

You are in a construction zone

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You park your car on the side of the roaYou are facing uphill and there is no curb present. You should:

Turn the steering wheel toward the left

Turn the steering wheel toward the right

Make sure your front wheels are pointed straight

None of them

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What causes most rear-end accident?

Looking in your rearview mirror too often

Weaving in and out of traffic

Failing to pay attention

Following other vehicles too closely

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Driving off the paved roadway to pass another vehicle is allowed when:

You may never drive off the paved roadway to pass

There is enough room on the shoulder to do so safely

When you driving small car

The vehicle you are attempting to pass is turning left

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When there are two or more lanes, which one you should use for slow driving?

Left lane

Right lane

Middle lane if there is one

None of them

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Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction:

Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn

May complete their turn in either the right or the left lane

Must stay in the left lane at all times

Must stay in the right lane at all times

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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.

Getting Ready to Take the DMV Permit Test in New York

So you’re turning 16 and getting ready to take the first steps towards independence — driving a car. Of course, the state of New York doesn’t just let you hop behind the wheel on your birthday. After getting a learner’s permit, a parent or guardian helps you learn how to drive safely before taking a practical test to get your unrestricted driver’s license. But how do you get your learners permit?

What You Need to Know About the DMV Permit Test NY

To receive your permit, you need to provide paperwork, fill out an application, pass a vision test and a written test. The written test ensures that you understand the basic rules of the roads, and it covers state laws and road signs that you see as you drive.

The test is multiple choice and consists of 20 questions. To pass, you need to answer 14 of the 20 questions correctly and answer two of the four questions specifically about road signs correctly.

Not a native English speaker? No worries! The DMV offers the written test in 14 languages, including:

English
Albanian
Arabic
Bosnian
Chinese
French
Greek
Hebrew
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Russian
Spanish

How to Ace the Test

Like any other new information you learn, to ace the test you must study and learn. Start by downloading a copy of the New York Driver’s Manual and read through it. Believe it or not, all the answers to the written test are within the manual.

After reading through the information and studying it, visit the Driver Knowledge website to take a few practice tests. The practice tests come from information found in the driver’s manual.

Reasons to Take Practice Tests

Taking a few practice tests can help you identify any areas of weakness, so you can concentrate your study. The tests also help to familiarize you with the format of the actual test. Also, as you ace the practice, your confidence builds, so you ace the actual test.

Good luck with your studies and drive safely.