2024 New York Permit Test 7

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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8. This sign means:

new-york-right lane ends merge left
Explanation
This sign indicates that the right lane ends ahead and drivers must merge left.

9. How can you lower the risk of hydroplaning?

Explanation
Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle glides on top of a thin layer of water between its tires and the road. Tires with low air pressure or bad tread can increase the risk of hydroplaning. Speeding also increases the risk.

10. You are driving on a divided multilane highway and see or hear the signal of an approaching emergency vehicle. You should:

Explanation
If you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an emergency vehicle, you must slow down, provide a clear path for the vehicle, and stop. Don't try to outdrive the emergency vehicle.

11. A driver may park in a space reserved for people with disabilities if the vehicle displays the proper license plates:

Explanation
To park in a space reserved for people with disabilities, the vehicle must be in operation to transport the disabled person named on the registration or permit.

12. If you are driving and you see animals standing near the roadway:

Explanation
Slow down and proceed with caution if you see animals that are standing near the roadway. They may unexpectedly bolt or change direction at the last moment. Some animals travel in packs, so there may be more animals just out of sight that are also near the road.

13. A flashing red light on a traffic signal means:

Explanation
A flashing red light means the same thing as a stop sign. If you encounter a flashing red light, you should come to a complete stop, yield to appropriate traffic and pedestrians, and only proceed when it is safe to do so.

14. When you park uphill on a street with a curb:

Explanation
When parking on an incline where there is a curb, you should turn your wheels sharply to the left, away from the curb. This way, if your brakes fail, your vehicle will not roll into traffic.
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