New York DMV Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is The recommended speed limit is 35 mph.

This is an advisory sign that recommends that drivers not exceed 35 mph here.

Source: Signs, Chapter 4 Traffic Control, Part 2 – Rules of the Road, New York State Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is No, not unless a sign permits you to do so.

New York City is the only major city in the United States in which right turn on red is prohibited unless a sign permitting it is posted. Left turn on red is prohibited too.

Source: Traffic Signals, Chapter 4 Traffic Control, Part 2 – Rules of the Road, New York State Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is Bicyclists must not use this road.

A red slash inside a red circle means "no." This prohibitory sign indicates that bicycles are not allowed on this route.

Not quite. The answer is a stop sign.

This is, of course, a stop sign, the only type of sign that is octagonal (eight sided). A stop sign has the word "STOP" printed in white on a red background. At a stop sign, you must stop before the stop line or crosswalk if any. Then yield to pedestrians and other vehicles, and proceed only when it is safe to do so.

Not quite. The answer is Yes, as long as you come to a complete stop first.

To turn left onto this divided highway, approach the turn with your left wheels as close as possible to the centerline of the road you're on. Next, obey the stop sign by stopping just before the stop line. Then wait for an appropriate gap in highway traffic. When one appears, turn left into the lane of the highway that is just to the right of the highway centerline.

Not quite. The answer is lodging is available.

This is a service sign. Drivers are advised to use lodging facilities if needed.

Not quite. The answer is reduce your speed and yield.

A yield sign is triangular in shape. It indicates that you must slow down and yield to approaching traffic.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

You may not park, stand, or stop within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, unless a licensed driver remains in the vehicle to move it in an emergency; on the road side of a parked vehicle (“double parking”); on a sidewalk; in a crosswalk; in an intersection, unless permitted by signs or parking meters; on railroad tracks; next to or opposite road work, construction or other obstructions if your vehicle blocks traffic; within 30 feet of a pedestrian safety area (such as a pedestrian plaza), unless another distance is marked; on a bridge; or in a tunnel.

Not quite. The answer is Emergency vehicles may enter the roadway.

This is an emergency vehicle warning sign. It indicates that emergency vehicles may enter the roadway from fire stations or other emergency facilities. You must yield to an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction when it is sounding a siren or air horn or displaying flashing lights.

Not quite. The answer is Car A must yield because it is to the left of Car B.

When two cars arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time, the car on the left must yield. Here, Car A must yield.

Source: Right-Of-Way, Chapter 5 Intersections and Turns, Part 2 – Rules of the Road, New York State Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is Car A must yield because it is turning left.

When two vehicles arrive at an intersection at about the same time, the vehicle on the left must yield to its right. If this rule does not apply, the vehicle turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles. Here, Car A must yield to Car B.

Source: Right-Of-Way, Chapter 5 Intersections and Turns, Part 2 – Rules of the Road, New York State Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is The divided highway ends ahead.

This sign warns that the divided highway ends ahead. The roadway will become an undivided two-way roadway. Keep right and watch for oncoming vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is the vehicle turning left must yield to the vehicle going straight or turning right.

If vehicles approaching from opposite directions reach an intersection at about the same time, the vehicle turning left must yield to the vehicle going straight or turning right.

Not quite. The answer is A fine

A parking violation is punishable by a fine. In New York State, the amount of the fine is usually set by individual municipalities.

Source: Chapter 7 – Parallel Parking, New York State DMV Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is every two years.

You must renew your vehicle's registration approximately every two years. You may renew by mail or in person at a DMV office. If you haven't changed your mailing address in the last two years, you may also renew online at the DMV webpage "Renew a registration," https://dmv.ny.gov/registration/renew-registration.

Source: Registration Renewal, Chapter 3 – Owning a Vehicle, New York State DMV Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is You are not allowed to enter this roadway.

This is a Do Not Enter sign. It indicates that you cannot enter the roadway at which the sign is posted. You will see such signs at roadway openings you are not to enter or where you would be driving the wrong way on a one-way roadway. You will see them at exit ramps, in crossovers on divided roadways, and at numerous locations on one-way roads.

Not quite. The answer is Speed advisory at roundabout

This is a speed advisory sign at a roundabout. The permitted speed limit is 15 mph in the roundabout.

Not quite. The answer is The recommended speed for this curve is 35 mph.

This sign indicates that the recommended speed for this curve is 35 mph.

Source: Signs, Chapter 4 Traffic Control, Part 2 – Rules of the Road, New York State Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is the right lane.

On expressways, vehicles traveling slower than other traffic should use the right lane. This will allow faster vehicles to pass safely.

Not quite. The answer is No.

In New York State, you may not park, stand, or stop on a crosswalk.

Source: Chapter 7 – Parallel Parking, New York State DMV Driver's Manual