Permit Test: 05 of 05
Free New York DMV Written Driving Practice Test 5
Prepare for your New York learner permit knowledge test with practice questions covering the rules of the road, safe driving techniques, road signs and the laws about alcohol and drug use while driving.
STUDY TOPICS
Syllabus Covered
New York Driver’s Manual and Road Signs.
TEST FORMAT
Question Pool
Multiple-choice practice questions.
YOUR GOAL
Target Pass Mark
Aim for 70% or higher.
Before You Start the Test:
Read the official New York State Driver’s Manual at least twice, and make sure you know your road signs.
What should you do if your wheels move off the pavement?
Ease off gas and steer gently back.
Slam on brakes and jerk wheel.
Accelerate rapidly.
Lock the steering wheel.
Slow down gradually off-road before easing back onto the road to prevent skidding or losing control.
May three motorcyclists ride side-by-side in a single lane?
Yes, at low speeds.
Yes, up to three.
No, maximum of two.
No, must ride single file only.
New York traffic law allows a maximum of two motorcycles to operate side-by-side in one lane.
How should you use your brake pedal on a slippery road?
Pump ABS rapidly.
Slam down hard.
Never use brakes.
Gently without locking or firm with ABS.
Apply light, gradual pressure on conventional brakes, or steady firm pressure with ABS.
What is the first thing you should do if your brakes fail?
Swerve into oncoming traffic.
Turn off the ignition.
Pull emergency brake hard at speed.
Pump the brake pedal and downshift.
Pumping brakes restores hydraulic pressure while downshifting uses engine compression to slow down.
What should you do if one of your tires blows out?
Turn wheel sharply.
Slam on the brakes.
Hold wheel firmly and ease off gas.
Shift to reverse.
Keep a firm grip on the wheel to stay straight, release the accelerator, and brake softly after slowing down.
What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign indicate?
Warning or hazard ahead.
Regulatory instruction.
Hospital zone.
Rest area ahead.
Yellow diamond signs warn drivers of upcoming road conditions, hazards, or changes in the roadway layout.
Is it best to keep your headlights on high beam or low beam when there is fog, rain or falling snow?
Low beam.
High beam.
Parking lights.
Off.
Low beams direct light downward, reducing blinding glare reflected back by rain, fog, or snow.
What does a five-sided pentagon-shaped sign indicate?
Yield area.
School zone or crossing.
Stop area.
No entry zone.
Pentagon-shaped signs exclusively mark school zones or school pedestrian crossings.
Where are you likely to find an ATV, snowmobile, or horse rider?
High-speed tollways.
Interstate expressways.
Parking garages.
Rural roads and trail crossings.
These vehicles and riders commonly cross or travel along rural roadways and unpaved shoulders.
What is the most important rule to remember in any emergency?
Accelerate quickly.
Stay calm and maintain control.
Jump from the vehicle.
Close your eyes and brake.
Remaining calm allows proper decision-making and precise vehicle control during sudden hazards.
What factors contribute to drivers not being aware of motorcycles?
Driving too fast always.
Excessive engine noise.
Small profile and blind spots.
Bright headlight colors.
Their smaller visual footprint makes motorcycles easy to overlook in traffic or behind car pillars.
Which direction should you turn your steering wheel to get out of a skid?
In the direction of the skid.
Opposite to the skid.
Keep straight.
Turn in full circles.
Steering into the direction the rear of the car is sliding helps regain traction and vehicle control.
What does a circular yellow sign with a black "X" and "RR" mean?
Road construction zone.
No passing zone.
Roundabout ahead.
Railroad crossing ahead.
A circular yellow sign serves as an advance warning that you are approaching a highway-rail grade crossing.
Why are motorcycles harder to see?
Narrow profile.
No brake lights.
Unlit headlights.
Dark helmet gear.
A motorcycle's narrow silhouette easily disappears into blind spots and background clutter.
What does an eight-sided red traffic sign mean?
Railroad crossing.
Yield right-of-way.
Stop completely.
Wrong way.
An octagon shape is reserved exclusively for stop signs requiring a full and complete stop.
This sign means:
Don't drink if you are going to drive.
Slippery when wet.
Road curves ahead.
You are approaching a hill.
This sign warns that the road ahead becomes slick when wet or rainy. Drivers should slow down and avoid sudden braking or sharp turns to prevent skidding.
Why is it important for a motorist to be aware of motorcycles?
Motorcycles always have right-of-way.
Riders have less physical protection.
They cause most traffic delays.
They cannot stop quickly.
Motorcycle riders lack protective vehicle bodies, making collisions much more dangerous.
What can a driver do to be more aware of motorcyclists?
Ignore side mirrors.
Drive closer behind them.
Sound horn continuously.
Check blind spots and signal.
Motorcyclists are small and easily hidden in blind spots, requiring frequent mirror checks and signaling.
What does a red and white triangular road sign mean?
Stop completely.
Yield right-of-way.
Do not enter.
School zone ahead.
A red and white inverted triangle always indicates a yield sign requiring you to slow down and give way.
What is the slow-moving vehicle symbol?
Blue square with S.
Reflective orange triangle.
Flashing green light.
Yellow circle with arrows.
The emblem is an orange fluorescent triangle with red reflective borders for vehicles traveling 25 mph or less.