2024 New York Permit Test 17

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in New York. Each permit practice test question has three answer.. Read More

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in New York. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for New York please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/new-york/car.

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15. When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line, with the broken line next to your lane, you may pass:

Explanation
When there is a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line in the center of the road and the broken line is next to your lane, you may cross the lines to pass if there is no oncoming traffic.

16. What might happen when alcohol is combined with another drug?

Explanation
Consuming both alcohol and another drug may enhance the effects of both. For example, taking one drink when you are also using a cold remedy could affect you as if you have had several drinks.

17. In general, you should pass vehicles that are traveling in the same direction as you:

Explanation
In general, the left lane is used for passing. Only pass when it is safe and legal to do so.

18. Fines in a construction zone are:

Explanation
Fines for moving traffic violations are doubled in highway construction or maintenance zones where workers are present. When operating in a construction zone, you must drive carefully and follow all directions provided by signs, signals, officers, and flaggers.

19. Before turning, you should:

Explanation
To complete a turn safely, you should activate your turn signal three to four seconds before your turn.

20. What happens if you refuse to take a chemical test?

Explanation
New York has an Implied Consent Law, which means that by driving in the state, you have given your consent to a chemical test if you are arrested for an alcohol- or drug-related violation. If you refuse to take the test, your license will be suspended. If a DMV hearing later confirms that you refused the test, your driver license will be revoked, even if you are found not guilty of the original charge.
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