NY DMV Permit Test Flashcards

Questions and Answers

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

Make a U-turn

Stop suddenly

Turn left (correct)

Change lanes

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

Any side

On the right

On the left (correct)

In the middle

In which of the following situations is passing always forbidden?

When a pedestrian is in a crosswalk (correct)

On a one-way street

On the highway

When the light is green

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

You may not pass while the lights flash Signup and view all the answers

When you want to overtake and pass another vehicle you should:

Signal and pass when safe to do so Signup and view all the answers

When you want to make a right turn you should be:

Close to the right side of the street Signup and view all the answers

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

Turn right Signup and view all the answers

You are driving in the middle lane on a 3 lane expressway if a car passes you on the right it is:

OK if no signs forbid passing on the right Signup and view all the answers

The car behind you wants to pass. You should:

Slow down slightly and stay in your lane Signup and view all the answers

When is the proper time to signal that you are making a right turn at an intersection?

At least 100 feet before you turn Signup and view all the answers

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

Wait in the intersection for the oncoming traffic to clear Signup and view all the answers

You have the right-of-way when you are:

Already in a traffic circle Signup and view all the answers

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

Vehicle on the left Signup and view all the answers

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

Led by a guide dog or using a white or metallic cane Signup and view all the answers

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

Turning left Signup and view all the answers

You are waiting in the intersection to make a left turn you should:

Signal and keep your wheels straight Signup and view all the answers

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

Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when you are going to enter a street from a driveway?

Yield the right-of-way to street traffic and pedestrians Signup and view all the answers

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:

In the left lane if the street Signup and view all the answers

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

Pull over to the curb until you are sure it's not your street Signup and view all the answers

What sign is a diamond shape with a yellow background and shows two lines, one straight and one curved?

Right lane ends—keep left Signup and view all the answers

What does an upside down triangle sign in red and white that says 'yield' mean?

Slow down, check for traffic, and be ready to stop Signup and view all the answers

What does a diamond shape sign with a yellow background that shows an arrow with two lines represent?

Merging traffic from the right Signup and view all the answers

What does a stop sign look like?

Red hexagon with the word 'stop' written on it Signup and view all the answers

What is a yellow circle with a large X in it extending to the sides of the circle with the letter R indicate?

A railroad crossing Signup and view all the answers

What does a diamond shape sign with a street light on it mean?

Traffic lights ahead Signup and view all the answers

What does a house-shaped yellow sign indicating people walking mean?

School crossing ahead Signup and view all the answers

What does a white and black square-shaped sign with a lane on the right mean?

Keep right Signup and view all the answers

What does a diamond shape sign with a yellow background showing a car and lines swiveling mean?

Road is slippery when wet Signup and view all the answers

What does a square-shaped sign with a red circle and cross with an arrow turning left indicate?

Left-turn prohibited Signup and view all the answers

What does a diamond shape sign with a yellow background showing an arrow pointing up and another down indicate?

Divided highway ends Signup and view all the answers

What does a red sign that says 'do not enter' indicate?

One-way street ahead or highway exit Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Passing Vehicles

Passing on the right is permitted when another vehicle is waiting to turn left.
Generally, vehicles should be passed on the left.

Traffic Situations

Passing is always forbidden when a pedestrian is in a crosswalk.
When a school bus has its red lights flashing, passing is prohibited.

Maneuvering and Signaling

To overtake another vehicle, signal and pass when safe.
To make a right turn, position your vehicle close to the right side of the street.

Hand Signals and Lanes

An extended upward left arm signals a right turn.
It is acceptable for a vehicle to pass on the right if no signs forbid it.

Right-of-Way Rules

Slow down and maintain your lane if the vehicle behind wants to pass.
Signal a right turn at least 100 feet before the intersection.
When turning left, yield to oncoming traffic; wait until the way is clear.

Understanding Right-of-Way

The right-of-way is granted when already in a traffic circle.
When two vehicles approach an intersection simultaneously, the vehicle on the left must yield.
A blind person, led by a guide dog or using a cane, has the right-of-way.

Traffic Intersections

Yield to approaching vehicles while turning left.
Keep wheels straight while signaling when in an intersection to make a left turn.
Stay out of an intersection if it is blocked by other traffic until it can be safely cleared.

Entering Streets

Yield the right-of-way to street traffic and pedestrians when entering from a driveway.

Turning Vehicles

After making a left turn from a two-way street into a one-way street, position in the left lane.

Emergency Vehicles

Upon hearing a siren and not seeing the emergency vehicle, pull over until sure it is not your street.

Road Signs

A diamond-shaped yellow sign indicates "Right lane ends—keep left."
An upside-down triangle red sign is a "Yield" sign, requiring a slowdown and readiness to stop.
A sign depicting arrows shows "Merging traffic from the right."
A stop sign mandates a full stop before proceeding when safe.
A yellow circle with an X indicates a railroad crossing.
A diamond-shaped sign with a street light indicates "Traffic lights ahead."
A house-shaped sign signifies "School crossing ahead."
A black and white square sign shows "Keep right."
A slippery road sign warns of conditions when wet.
A left-turn prohibited sign indicates not to turn left.
A divided highway end sign signals the end of divided highway conditions.
A red "Do Not Enter" sign indicates a one-way street ahead or a highway exit.

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NY DMV Permit Test Flashcards

Questions and Answers

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

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

In which of the following situations is passing always forbidden?

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

When you want to overtake and pass another vehicle you should:

When you want to make a right turn you should be:

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

You are driving in the middle lane on a 3 lane expressway if a car passes you on the right it is:

The car behind you wants to pass. You should:

When is the proper time to signal that you are making a right turn at an intersection?

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

You have the right-of-way when you are:

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

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

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

You are waiting in the intersection to make a left turn you should:

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

What should you do when you are going to enter a street from a driveway?

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:

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

What sign is a diamond shape with a yellow background and shows two lines, one straight and one curved?

What does an upside down triangle sign in red and white that says 'yield' mean?

What does a diamond shape sign with a yellow background that shows an arrow with two lines represent?

What does a stop sign look like?

What is a yellow circle with a large X in it extending to the sides of the circle with the letter R indicate?

What does a diamond shape sign with a street light on it mean?

What does a house-shaped yellow sign indicating people walking mean?

What does a white and black square-shaped sign with a lane on the right mean?

What does a diamond shape sign with a yellow background showing a car and lines swiveling mean?

What does a square-shaped sign with a red circle and cross with an arrow turning left indicate?

What does a diamond shape sign with a yellow background showing an arrow pointing up and another down indicate?

What does a red sign that says 'do not enter' indicate?

Study Notes

Passing Vehicles

Traffic Situations

Maneuvering and Signaling

Hand Signals and Lanes

Right-of-Way Rules

Understanding Right-of-Way

Traffic Intersections

Entering Streets

Turning Vehicles

Emergency Vehicles

Road Signs

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