2025 New York Hardest Permit Test
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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1. This sign means:
Explanation
This sign indicates that turns in the direction of the arrow (in this case, to the right) are prohibited.
2. Before turning, you should:
Explanation
To complete a turn safely, you should activate your turn signal three to four seconds before your turn.
3. At a crosswalk:
Explanation
Pedestrians have the right-of-way at street crossings but must obey traffic control signals. Where a traffic signal is not present, vehicles must stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk, whether it is marked or unmarked.
4. This sign means:
Explanation
This sign warns that two lanes of traffic going the same direction will soon merge into one lane.
5. If you have an argument with another person and you are angry, you should:
Explanation
Your emotions affect your ability to drive safely. If you are overly angry, excited, afraid, worried, or depressed, you should give yourself time to calm down before operating a vehicle. You need to be able to mentally focus on driving without thinking about the things that made you upset.
6. In the state of New York, ____ must wear seat belts in moving vehicles.
Explanation
In the state of New York, all adults in moving motor vehicles are required to use seat belts. All children in moving vehicles should be properly fastened into seat belts, booster seats, or child restraint systems. Drivers or passengers may be charged fines of up to $100 for failing to properly use seat belts.
7. Just like alcohol and other drugs, drowsiness can:
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