2025 New York Permit Test 22

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. Motorists should be aware that all bicycles used after dark must have:

Explanation
A bicycle used at night must have a headlight visible from at least 500 feet ahead and a red taillight visible from at least 300 feet behind.

16. You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car, you should:

Explanation
When you back up a vehicle, look through your back window for pedestrians and other obstacles. Do not rely only on your mirrors, especially when children are near. Before you back into or out of a driveway, get out of the vehicle and check behind your vehicle.

17. Having a driver license is a:

Explanation
Holding a driver license is not a right. It is a privilege that must be earned and maintained.

18. You are making a left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street. When you have completed the turn, your car should be:

Explanation
If you are turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should complete the turn into the lane closest to the lane you have just left.

19. What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic?

Explanation
When approaching an unmarked railroad crossing, slow down and be prepared to stop. Before you cross, be sure that no trains are approaching from either direction on any track. If you see or hear a train coming, stop at a safe distance from the nearest track and wait to proceed until after the train passes.

20. When you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should:

Explanation
When driving on a two-lane roadway or undivided highway, you must yield to an emergency vehicle using its lights and/or siren, regardless of the direction from which it is approaching. Immediately drive as near as possible to the right side of the road and stop, taking care not to stop within an intersection.
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