NEW YORK DMV TEST

Question 0

You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should

Answer 0

Signal and keep your wheels straight.

Question 1

The driver’s left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to

Answer 1

Stop.

Question 2

The driver’s left hand and arm are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to

Answer 2

Turn right.

Question 3

You have the right-of-way when you are

Answer 3

Already in a traffic circle.

Question 4

When you want to make a right turn, your car must be

Answer 4

Close to the right side of the street.

Question 5

You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should

Answer 5

Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.

Question 6

When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way

Answer 6

Vehicle on the left.

Question 7

You must yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle when you are

Answer 7

Turning left.

Question 8

You come to an intersection which is blocked by other traffic. You should

Answer 8

Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through

Question 9

You drive along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should

Answer 9

Pull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street.

Question 10

You want to turn right at the next intersection. You should begin to use your turn signal

Answer 10

At least 100 feet before the turn.

Question 11

You are making a left turn from a two-way street into a one-way street. When you have completed the turn your car should be

Answer 11

In the left lane of the street.

Question 12

What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road

Answer 12

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.

Question 13

A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means

Answer 13

Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Question 14

A rectangular-shaped sign is

Answer 14

Speed limit sign.

Question 15

A diamond-shaped sign is a

Answer 15

Road hazard sign.

Question 16

What are the colors of the warning signs that indicate hazards ahead, such as curves in the road or narrow bridges

Answer 16

Black letters or symbols on a yellow background.

Question 17

What are the colors of a sign which tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway

Answer 17

Green with white letters.

Question 18

What does this road sign mean (stop sign)

Answer 18

Come to a full stop, then go when it is safe to do so.

Question 19

Which of the following must you obey over the other three

Answer 19

A policeman.

Question 20

As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action would be to

Answer 20

Be prepared to stop before the intersection.

Question 21

You may cross a double solid yellow line

Answer 21

To turn into a driveway.

Question 22

You may cross a single solid white line in the highway

Answer 22

If traffic conditions require.

Question 23

A traffic light which has a green arrow and a red light means that

Answer 23

You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.

Question 24

What does a flashing yellow light mean

Answer 24

Proceed with caution.

Question 25

An intersection has a stop sign, crosswalk, but no stop line. You must stop

Answer 25

Before the crosswalk.

Question 26

You come to an intersection which has a flashing red light. You should

Answer 26

Come to a full stop, then go when safe to do so.

Question 27

Which of the following is used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning

Answer 27

White arrows in the middle of the lanes.

Question 28

You may not cross a single broken white (or yellow) line

Answer 28

When to do so would interfere with traffic.

Question 29

When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line on your side you may pass

Answer 29

If traffic is clear.

Question 30

A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in towards your left. That shows that

Answer 30

The road will get narrower.

Question 31

What vehicles must stop at all railroad crossings

Answer 31

School buses and passenger buses carrying passengers.

Question 32

What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals (such as lights or crossing gates)

Answer 32

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

Question 33

If traffic prevents you from crossing all the way across a set of railroad tracks, you may proceed only when

Answer 33

There is room for your vehicle on the other side.

Question 34

If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must

Answer 34

Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed.

Question 35

You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing

Answer 35

Under no circumstances.

Question 36

What does it mean when a school bus is stopped and its red lights are flashing

Answer 36

You may not pass while the red lights are flashing.

Question 37

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

Answer 37

Turn left.

Question 38

The car behind you begins to pass you. You should

Answer 38

Slow down slightly and stay in your lane.

Question 39

When you want to overtake and pass another vehicle you should

Answer 39

Signal and pass when safe to do so.

Question 40

In general, you should pass vehicles going in the same direction as you are going

Answer 40

On the left.

Question 41

In which of the following situations is passing always forbidden

Answer 41

The vehicle ahead is stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

Question 42

After you have passed a car you should return to the right lane when you

Answer 42

See the front bumper of the other car in your mirror.

Question 43

You are driving in the middle lane on a three lane expressway. A car begins to pass you on the right. The actions of that driver are

Answer 43

OK if no signs forbid passing on the right.

Question 44

A "no standing" sign at a certain location means

Answer 44

You may stop temporarily to pickup or discharge passengers.

Question 45

A "no parking" sign at a certain location means

Answer 45

You may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers.

Question 46

A "no stopping" sign means that, unless directed to do so by a policeman, you may stop only

Answer 46

To avoid conflict with other traffic.

Question 47

You may never park

Answer 47

In a crosswalk.

Question 48

Assuming that the street is level, what should you do after you have finished parallel parking in a space between two other cars

Answer 48

Straighten your front wheels and leave room between cars.

Question 49

If you are parked parallel to the curb, you may get out of the car on the traffic side

Answer 49

When you won't interfere with oncoming vehicles.

Question 50

Before you leave a parking space which is parallel to the curb you should

Answer 50

Look for traffic by turning your head.

Question 51

A driver may park in a space reserved for people with disabilities if the vehicle displays license plates for the disabled

Answer 51

And is carrying the disabled person named on the registration.

Question 52

In a parking space reserved for people with disabilities, a non-disabled driver

Answer 52

May neither park, stop nor stand.

Question 53

What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement

Answer 53

It harms both driving skills and judgement.

Question 54

What kinds of drugs, other than alcohol, can affect your driving ability

Answer 54

an allergy medicine, weed, cold remedy

Question 55

What effect might alcohol and another drug have when combined in your blood

Answer 55

Increase the effects of both.

Question 56

What is the only effective way to reduce your blood alcohol content (BAC)

Answer 56

Allow your body time to get rid of alcohol.

Question 57

Drinking alcohol and driving is

Answer 57

A serious traffic safety problem.

Question 58

A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should

Answer 58

Read the labels on the drug before driving.

Question 59

What happens to your driver's license if you refuse to take a chemical test (breath or blood)

Answer 59

Your driver's license will be taken away.

Question 60

What are the consequences that can result from driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs

Answer 60

Possible imprisonment. A mandatory fine. Driver license revocation.

Question 61

Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol

Answer 61

Has no effect on blood alcohol content.

Question 62

On average, the human body can dispose of the alcohol in 12 ounces of beer in about

Answer 62

An hour.

Question 63

A chemical test is used to measure

Answer 63

BAC

Question 64

Which of the following influence the effects of alcohol

Answer 64

The amount of food in the stomach. The body weight of an individual. How much time passes between drinks

Question 65

In this state, what BAC (blood alcohol content) is evidence of intoxication

Answer 65

0.08%

Question 66

Which of the following does not happen after drinking

Answer 66

you calm down so you can concentrate.

Question 67

What effect does drinking alcohol and taking a prescription drug or over the counter medicine have

Answer 67

The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol.

Question 68

If you drink alcohol socially, what helps insure safe driving

Answer 68

Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking.

Question 69

Which of the following is true - People driving under the influence of alcohol are

Answer 69

Every driver's problem whether they drink or not.

Question 70

Which of the following statements is true about BAC (blood alcohol content)

Answer 70

The "breathalyzer" is a test of a person's BAC.

Question 71

Why is driving on an expressway different from driving on an ordinary street

Answer 71

You must think faster and handle your vehicle more effectively.

Question 72

Night driving is dangerous because

Answer 72

The distance we can see ahead is reduced.

Question 73

Which of the following statements applies to all driving emergency situations

Answer 73

Think before you act.

Question 74

You have just left an expressway and are starting to drive on an ordinary highway. You should

Answer 74

Check your speedometer to keep at the lower speed limit.

Question 75

Your car starts to skid on a slippery road. You should

Answer 75

Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go.

Question 76

Expressways have "expressway entrance lanes" (acceleration lanes) so that drivers can

Answer 76

Reach the proper speed before blending with traffic.

Question 77

When you drive in heavy fog during daylight hours you should drive with your

Answer 77

Headlights on low beam.

Question 78

When driving at night, it is most important for you to

Answer 78

Drive within the range of your headlights.

Question 79

If you drive past your exit on an expressway, you should

Answer 79

Drive to the next exit and leave the expressway.

Question 80

When you get ready to leave an expressway, you should begin to use your turn signal

Answer 80

100 feet before the exit ramp.

Question 81

If a tire blows out, the proper thing to do is

Answer 81

Hold the steering wheel firmly, and ease up on the gas.

Question 82

When attempting to stop on a slippery road, the best action to take is to

Answer 82

Apply the brakes in slow, steady strokes.

Question 83

When your right wheels run onto a soft shoulder what is the best way to get back on the highway

Answer 83

Ease your foot off the gas and brake gently.

Question 84

If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, you should first

Answer 84

Try to pump it to build up the pressure.

Question 85

When you drive at night you can reduce the problem of glare from the headlights of an approaching car by

Answer 85

Looking to the lower right side of your lane.

Question 86

You are getting on a highway which has a very short entrance lane. The safest way for you to enter the flow of traffic would be to

Answer 86

Wait for a large gap in traffic then speed up quickly.

Question 87

A blind person legally has the right-of-way when crossing the street when he is

Answer 87

Led by a guide dog, or using a white or metallic cane.

Question 88

A bicyclist differs from a motorist in that he isn't required to

Answer 88

Insure the bicycle.

Question 89

On a road which has no sidewalks a pedestrian should walk on the

Answer 89

Side of the road facing oncoming traffic.

Question 90

A motorist should know that a bicyclist operating on a roadway must

Answer 90

Ride on the right side of the road.

Question 91

What does a "slow moving vehicle" emblem look like

Answer 91

A triangular orange sign.

Question 92

Motorists should be aware that all bicycles used after dark must have

Answer 92

Front headlight and red taillight.

Question 93

A motorist approaching a bicyclist should

Answer 93

Exercise extreme caution.

Question 94

You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car you should

Answer 94

Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear.