NYC DMV PERMIT TEST
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Course
NYC DMV
1. Question: Speed Limits
What is the default speed limit in a New York City residential area unless otherwise posted?
A. 25 mph
B. 30 mph
C. 20 mph
D. 35 mph
Answer: A – 25 mph
Explanation: NYC residential and school areas typically have a 25 mph speed limit unless signs
indicate otherwise.
2. Question: Right-of-Way
At an uncontrolled intersection, who has the right-of-way?
A. The vehicle on the left
B. The vehicle on the right
C. The fastest vehicle
D. The vehicle that signals first
Answer: B – The vehicle on the right
Explanation: At intersections without signs or signals, yield to vehicles approaching from the
right.
3. Question: DUI Laws
What is the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and older in New York
State?
A. 0.08%
B. 0.10%
C. 0.05%
D. 0.02%
,Answer: A – 0.08%
Explanation: 0.08% BAC is the legal limit; exceeding this is considered driving under the
influence.
4. Question: School Buses
When a school bus stops with flashing red lights, what must you do?
A. Slow down and pass carefully
B. Stop regardless of your direction
C. Honk and pass quickly
D. Proceed if on the opposite side of a divided highway
Answer: B – Stop regardless of your direction
Explanation: In NYC and NY State, all traffic must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights
unless separated by a physical barrier on a divided highway.
5. Question: Parking Rules
Where is it illegal to park in NYC?
A. Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
B. In front of a driveway
C. On a crosswalk
D. All of the above
Answer: D – All of the above
Explanation: Parking is prohibited in all these locations to maintain safety and access.
6. Question: Traffic Signals
What does a solid yellow light mean?
A. Stop if you can do so safely
B. Speed up to cross the intersection
C. Proceed without caution
D. Yield only to pedestrians
Answer: A – Stop if you can do so safely
Explanation: Yellow warns that the light is about to turn red; you must stop unless stopping
suddenly would be unsafe.
, 7. Question: Turning
When making a left turn at an intersection with a green arrow, you must:
A. Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
B. Turn without stopping
C. Honk before turning
D. Only turn at night
Answer: A – Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
Explanation: Even with a green arrow, ensure the intersection is clear and pedestrians have
crossed.
8. Question: Use of Seat Belts
Who must wear a seat belt in NYC?
A. Only the driver
B. Only front-seat passengers
C. All passengers in front and back seats
D. Only children under 12
Answer: C – All passengers in front and back seats
Explanation: Seat belts are required for all occupants, regardless of age or seating position.
9. Question: Pedestrian Crossings
When approaching a pedestrian in a crosswalk, you must:
A. Slow down and honk
B. Stop and yield to the pedestrian
C. Continue driving if in a hurry
D. Wait only if the pedestrian is on your side of the street
Answer: B – Stop and yield to the pedestrian
Explanation: Pedestrians always have the right-of-way in marked and unmarked crosswalks.
10. Question: Following Distance
What is the safe following distance behind another vehicle under normal conditions?
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Course
NYC DMV
1. Question: Speed Limits
What is the default speed limit in a New York City residential area unless otherwise posted?
A. 25 mph
B. 30 mph
C. 20 mph
D. 35 mph
Answer: A – 25 mph
Explanation: NYC residential and school areas typically have a 25 mph speed limit unless signs
indicate otherwise.
2. Question: Right-of-Way
At an uncontrolled intersection, who has the right-of-way?
A. The vehicle on the left
B. The vehicle on the right
C. The fastest vehicle
D. The vehicle that signals first
Answer: B – The vehicle on the right
Explanation: At intersections without signs or signals, yield to vehicles approaching from the
right.
3. Question: DUI Laws
What is the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and older in New York
State?
A. 0.08%
B. 0.10%
C. 0.05%
D. 0.02%
,Answer: A – 0.08%
Explanation: 0.08% BAC is the legal limit; exceeding this is considered driving under the
influence.
4. Question: School Buses
When a school bus stops with flashing red lights, what must you do?
A. Slow down and pass carefully
B. Stop regardless of your direction
C. Honk and pass quickly
D. Proceed if on the opposite side of a divided highway
Answer: B – Stop regardless of your direction
Explanation: In NYC and NY State, all traffic must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights
unless separated by a physical barrier on a divided highway.
5. Question: Parking Rules
Where is it illegal to park in NYC?
A. Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
B. In front of a driveway
C. On a crosswalk
D. All of the above
Answer: D – All of the above
Explanation: Parking is prohibited in all these locations to maintain safety and access.
6. Question: Traffic Signals
What does a solid yellow light mean?
A. Stop if you can do so safely
B. Speed up to cross the intersection
C. Proceed without caution
D. Yield only to pedestrians
Answer: A – Stop if you can do so safely
Explanation: Yellow warns that the light is about to turn red; you must stop unless stopping
suddenly would be unsafe.
, 7. Question: Turning
When making a left turn at an intersection with a green arrow, you must:
A. Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
B. Turn without stopping
C. Honk before turning
D. Only turn at night
Answer: A – Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
Explanation: Even with a green arrow, ensure the intersection is clear and pedestrians have
crossed.
8. Question: Use of Seat Belts
Who must wear a seat belt in NYC?
A. Only the driver
B. Only front-seat passengers
C. All passengers in front and back seats
D. Only children under 12
Answer: C – All passengers in front and back seats
Explanation: Seat belts are required for all occupants, regardless of age or seating position.
9. Question: Pedestrian Crossings
When approaching a pedestrian in a crosswalk, you must:
A. Slow down and honk
B. Stop and yield to the pedestrian
C. Continue driving if in a hurry
D. Wait only if the pedestrian is on your side of the street
Answer: B – Stop and yield to the pedestrian
Explanation: Pedestrians always have the right-of-way in marked and unmarked crosswalks.
10. Question: Following Distance
What is the safe following distance behind another vehicle under normal conditions?
