New York DMV Permit: Driving Maneuvers Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is slow down and pull off the road if necessary.

If you're being tailgated, move into another lane if possible, or pull over to let the tailgater pass. Don't hit the brakes to warn the tailgater. This could make a difficult situation even more dangerous. And don't try to increase your speed in an attempt to appease or outdistance the tailgater. No speed is too fast for some tailgaters.

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 You may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers or merchandise.

A No Parking sign means you may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers or merchandise or to obey another rule of the road such as a red traffic light. You may not park your vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is 430 feet.

The stopping distance of a fully loaded tractor-trailer with hot brakes that is traveling at 55 mph can be as much as 430 feet. Never try to change lanes right in front of a truck. If you have to slow down suddenly for some reason, the truck may not be able to slow down in time to avoid hitting you. The length of a football field, including the two end zones, is 360 feet.

Source: Chapter 11 – Sharing the Road, New York State DMV Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is When there is a large enough gap in highway traffic

As the driver of the blue car, you must wait for a large enough gap in highway traffic before you can turn right.

Not quite. The answer is slow down slightly and stay centered in your lane

If another vehicle is passing you on the left, slow down slightly and stay centered in your lane until the vehicle has safely passed and is ahead of you. Only then should you resume your usual speed.

Not quite. The answer is No.

This sign indicates that parking is prohibited here between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Not quite. The answer is You must go straight.

This sign means that you must go straight. You cannot turn here.

Not quite. The answer is Away from the curb

When you parallel park facing uphill, you should point your wheels away from the curb and then roll back slowly so that the rear part of the right front wheel rests against the curb. If your brakes fail, the curb will block your vehicle from rolling backward. Make sure you still set your parking brake and leave your transmission in the correct gear (Park for an automatic transmission or first gear for maximum forward torque with a manual transmission).

Not quite. The answer is the rightmost lane.

To make a right turn, move into the rightmost lane unless signs, signals, or lane markings allow you to turn from more than one lane.

Not quite. The answer is 100 feet ahead

New York State law requires you to signal a turn or lane change at least 100 feet ahead. You may use either hand signals or your vehicle's turn lights. A good safety tip is to start to signal before you start to brake for the turn.

Not quite. The answer is A roundabout

This sign indicates a roundabout, a circular intersection in which traffic circulates counterclockwise around a central island. Compared with conventional four-way intersections, roundabouts have fewer traffic delays and fewer accidents.

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 This lane is closed.

Lane use control signals are special overhead signals indicating which lanes of a roadway may be used in different directions at various times. A steady red "X" indicates that this lane is currently closed in your direction. You cannot drive in this lane.

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

Not quite. The answer is 20

You may not park within 20 feet of a fire station driveway if you are on the same side of the road as the fire station. If you are on the opposite side of the road, you may not park within 75 feet.

Not quite. The answer is Drivers must not make a right turn.

This is a traffic regulatory sign. A red slash inside a red circle means "no." This sign means that a right turn is not allowed here.

Not quite. The answer is turn right.

This driver intends to turn right.

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

Not quite. The answer is When turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street

In New York State outside of New York City, you can turn left on a red light when you are turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street, unless signs prohibit it. You must still come to a complete stop and yield to all pedestrians and traffic before you turn. Note: The laws on this are different in some other states. A few states (e.g., Michigan) also allow you to turn left on red from a two-way street onto a one-way street. Still other states (e.g., South Dakota) prohibit left turns on red altogether. When traveling out of state, always check the local traffic laws.

Not quite. The answer is Car A must be parked at least 20 feet from the driveway, and Car B must be parked at least 75 feet from the driveway.

Fire engines may need a lot of room to turn. In New York State, you must not park or stand within 20 feet of a fire station driveway or within 75 feet on the opposite side of the road. Here, Car A must be at least 20 feet from the driveway, and Car B must be at least 75 feet away.

Source: Parking Regulations, Chapter 7 Parallel Parking, Part 2 – Rules of the Road, New York State Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is You must stop anyway.

You must always stop at a stop sign, whether or not you see other vehicles around. The vehicle that you don't see could end up being the most dangerous one. Here, there is a stop line, so you must stop just before the stop line.