2025 New York Permit Test 24
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. The safest speed to drive your car:
Explanation
In hazardous conditions, such as when roads are slippery or when weather is foggy, it may be necessary to drive below the posted speed limit. You can be ticketed for driving at a speed that is not reasonable for conditions, even if it's below the legal limit.
16. The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:
Explanation
If a driver's left arm and hand are extended downward, they are indicating that they intend to stop. Adjust your driving accordingly if following a driver who is using this hand signal.
17. When parallel parked, your vehicle may be no more than ____ from the curb.
Explanation
When parallel parked, your vehicle should be no more than one foot from the curb. Be sure surrounding vehicles have room to leave their parking spaces.
18. Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid red arrow:
Explanation
A solid red arrow in a traffic signal means the same thing as a circular red traffic light. When an arrow is red, traffic in the indicated lane must stop and may not turn in the direction that the arrow is pointing.
19. On a road which has no sidewalks, a pedestrian should walk on the:
Explanation
Pedestrians should walk on the side of the road facing the traffic in the lane nearest them.
20. This sign means:
Explanation
