Official Permit Test DMV New York State
A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means..? - ANS-Slow down and be prepared
to stop if necessary.
A rectangular-shaped sign is a...? - ANS-Speed limit sign.
A diamond- shaped sign is...? - ANS-Road hazard sign.
What are the colors of the warning signs that indicate hazards ahead, such as a curve in the
road or narrow bridges? - ANS-Black letters or symbols on a yellow background.
What are the colors of a sign which tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway? -
ANS-Green with white letters.
What does a STOP sign mean? - ANS-Come to a full stop, then go when it is safe to do so.
What must you obey over a steady red light, a stop sign, and a flashing red light? - ANS-A
police officer.
As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action
would be to..? - ANS-Be prepared to stop before the intersection.
When may you cross a double solid yellow line? - ANS-To turn into a driveway.
You may cross a single solid white line in the highway when? - ANS-If traffic conditions require.
A traffic light which has a green arrow and a red light means that..? - ANS-You may drive only
in the direction of the green arrow.
What does a flashing yellow light mean? - ANS-Proceed with caution.
An intersection has a stop sign, crosswalk, but no stop line. When must you stop? -
ANS-Before the crosswalk.
You come to an intersection which has a flashing red light. What should you do? - ANS-Come
to a full stop, then go when it is safe to do so.
, What is used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning? - ANS-White
arrows in the middle of the lanes.
When may you not cross a single broken white (or yellow) line - ANS-When to do so would
interfere with traffic.
When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and broken yellow line on your side, you may
pass - ANS-If traffic is clear.
A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in towards your left. This shows that..?
- ANS-The road will get narrower.
You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should..? - ANS-Signal and keep
your wheels straight.
The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver
plans to..? - ANS-Stop.
The driver's left hand and arm are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver
plans to..? - ANS-Turn right.
When do you have the right of way? - ANS-When you are already in the traffic circle.
When you want to make a right turn. your car must be..? - ANS-Close to the right side of the
street.
You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. What
should you do? - ANS-Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.
When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle
must yield the right of way? - ANS-The vehicle on the right.
You must yield right of way to an approaching vehicles when you are..? - ANS-Turning left.
You come to an intersection which is blocked by other traffic. You should..? - ANS-Stay out of
the intersection until you can pass through.
You drive along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle.
What should you do? - ANS-Pull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street.
You want to turn right at the next intersection. You should begin to use your turn signal when? -
ANS-At least 100 feet before the turn.
A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means..? - ANS-Slow down and be prepared
to stop if necessary.
A rectangular-shaped sign is a...? - ANS-Speed limit sign.
A diamond- shaped sign is...? - ANS-Road hazard sign.
What are the colors of the warning signs that indicate hazards ahead, such as a curve in the
road or narrow bridges? - ANS-Black letters or symbols on a yellow background.
What are the colors of a sign which tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway? -
ANS-Green with white letters.
What does a STOP sign mean? - ANS-Come to a full stop, then go when it is safe to do so.
What must you obey over a steady red light, a stop sign, and a flashing red light? - ANS-A
police officer.
As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action
would be to..? - ANS-Be prepared to stop before the intersection.
When may you cross a double solid yellow line? - ANS-To turn into a driveway.
You may cross a single solid white line in the highway when? - ANS-If traffic conditions require.
A traffic light which has a green arrow and a red light means that..? - ANS-You may drive only
in the direction of the green arrow.
What does a flashing yellow light mean? - ANS-Proceed with caution.
An intersection has a stop sign, crosswalk, but no stop line. When must you stop? -
ANS-Before the crosswalk.
You come to an intersection which has a flashing red light. What should you do? - ANS-Come
to a full stop, then go when it is safe to do so.
, What is used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning? - ANS-White
arrows in the middle of the lanes.
When may you not cross a single broken white (or yellow) line - ANS-When to do so would
interfere with traffic.
When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and broken yellow line on your side, you may
pass - ANS-If traffic is clear.
A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in towards your left. This shows that..?
- ANS-The road will get narrower.
You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should..? - ANS-Signal and keep
your wheels straight.
The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver
plans to..? - ANS-Stop.
The driver's left hand and arm are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver
plans to..? - ANS-Turn right.
When do you have the right of way? - ANS-When you are already in the traffic circle.
When you want to make a right turn. your car must be..? - ANS-Close to the right side of the
street.
You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. What
should you do? - ANS-Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.
When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle
must yield the right of way? - ANS-The vehicle on the right.
You must yield right of way to an approaching vehicles when you are..? - ANS-Turning left.
You come to an intersection which is blocked by other traffic. You should..? - ANS-Stay out of
the intersection until you can pass through.
You drive along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle.
What should you do? - ANS-Pull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street.
You want to turn right at the next intersection. You should begin to use your turn signal when? -
ANS-At least 100 feet before the turn.
