New York printable driving practice

Practice questions

1. 1. All signal lamps at an intersection are dark, and no officer is directing traffic. How should you approach it?

   1. A.Stop as at a stop sign, then apply right-of-way rules
   2. B.Treat your road as the through road and keep moving
   3. C.Proceed without stopping if you arrived before anyone else
   4. D.Wait for a green lamp to return before entering

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2. 2. The overhead signal above your lane changes from a downward green arrow to a steady yellow X. What should you prepare to do?

   1. A.Remain in the lane until oncoming vehicles force you out
   2. B.Use the lane only to overtake slower vehicles
   3. C.Stop in the lane and wait for the green arrow
   4. D.Leave that lane safely before it closes to your traffic

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3. 3. You intend to go straight on green, but the traffic queue beyond the junction leaves no room for your car to clear it. What is the appropriate action?

   1. A.Enter and wait across the junction until the queue advances
   2. B.Drive into the crosswalk to reserve your place in the queue
   3. C.Wait before the intersection until there is room beyond it
   4. D.Follow the car ahead because green guarantees room to exit

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4. 4. You hear a nearby siren on a two-way road but cannot yet determine where the emergency vehicle is coming from. What should you do?

   1. A.Keep your speed until the emergency vehicle appears in a mirror
   2. B.Safely pull to the right and stop until you know it is not approaching you
   3. C.Stop at the centerline so you can see in both directions
   4. D.Make the next left turn to get away from the sound

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5. 5. You are turning right close to a curb. Why must you allow for the path of your rear wheels, even after the front wheels have cleared an obstacle?

   1. A.The rear wheels track inside the front-wheel path, nearer the curb
   2. B.The rear wheels follow a wider path, farther from the curb
   3. C.The rear wheels straighten sooner and may swing toward the curb
   4. D.The rear wheels follow precisely the same path as the front wheels

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6. 6. A lawful pass would take you into an opposing lane. You cannot return to your authorized lane before coming within 200 feet of an approaching vehicle. What should you do?

   1. A.Begin if the other vehicle can use its shoulder
   2. B.Begin if you flash your headlights first
   3. C.Begin if you stay less than five seconds in the opposing lane
   4. D.Do not begin that pass

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7. 7. A school bus across the median of a divided New York highway has stopped with its red warning lights flashing. You are approaching in the opposite direction. What must you do?

   1. A.Continue because the median creates a statewide exemption
   2. B.Slow down but stop only if a child enters your roadway
   3. C.Stop before reaching the bus despite the divided roadway
   4. D.Stop only when there is no physical barrier in the median

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8. 8. A curb has a NO PARKING restriction but no stricter stopping or standing restriction. Which use fits the ordinary New York exception?

   1. A.Waiting in the car while a friend finishes shopping inside
   2. B.A temporary stop while actively loading merchandise into the car
   3. C.Leaving the car unattended to eat at a nearby restaurant
   4. D.Keeping the engine running while waiting for a future delivery

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9. 9. You will leave your car parked near a railroad crossing, not load or unload it. No official control sets another distance. From what point is the 50-foot restriction measured?

   1. A.The nearest rail of the crossing
   2. B.The railroad warning sign before the crossing
   3. C.The middle point between all the tracks
   4. D.The farthest rail on the other side of the crossing

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10. 10. You are on a New York rural highway with no posted limit, no special speed limit established for that road, and no condition requiring slower travel. What is the general maximum?

    1. A.45 mph.
    2. B.60 mph.
    3. C.65 mph.
    4. D.55 mph.

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11. 11. A hands-free conversation becomes emotionally intense even though both hands remain on the wheel. What is the safety concern?

    1. A.Hands-free equipment prevents mental distraction.
    2. B.Distraction begins only when a driver looks away from the road.
    3. C.The conversation can take your attention away from driving.
    4. D.Keeping both hands on the wheel removes the need to end the conversation.

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12. 12. You are planning a long drive after a week of short nights. Which preparation best reduces fatigue risk?

    1. A.Plan to recover sleep after reaching the destination.
    2. B.Get adequate sleep beforehand and allow time for rest stops.
    3. C.Choose a faster route so you can omit breaks.
    4. D.Rely on an open window whenever your attention starts to fade.

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13. 13. A 19-year-old drives a private passenger car after drinking and has a measured BAC of 0.03 percent. Which statement is correct?

    1. A.New York's under-21 alcohol rule can apply even though the BAC is below 0.08 percent.
    2. B.The adult 0.08-percent threshold means no under-21 rule applies.
    3. C.The under-21 rule starts at 0.05 percent.
    4. D.The under-21 rule applies only to a driver with a junior license.

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14. 14. A train has passed, but the crossing gate is still rising and the red lights continue flashing. What should you do?

    1. A.Proceed once there is enough height to fit under the gate.
    2. B.Proceed when the first train is no longer visible.
    3. C.Drive around the gate if no train is visible on the nearest track.
    4. D.Remain stopped until the gate is fully raised, the warning stops, and crossing is safe.

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15. 15. On an unlit road, your headlights reveal only a limited stretch ahead. How should you choose your speed?

    1. A.Choose the posted maximum because headlights determine visibility, not speed.
    2. B.Drive faster to spend less time on the dark section.
    3. C.Keep it low enough to stop within the distance you can see.
    4. D.Use the following driver's headlights to extend your stopping distance.

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16. 16. The weather has dropped below freezing, but the ordinary pavement appears mostly clear. Where should you be especially alert for early ice?

    1. A.Wide, level road sections that retain heat from the ground.
    2. B.Bridges, ramps and overpasses.
    3. C.Low sections where the pavement remains above freezing.
    4. D.Only surfaces already covered by visible snow.

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17. 17. On a New York road, you are overtaking a bicycle traveling in your direction. What passing clearance does the statewide rule require?

    1. A.Pass on the left at a safe distance and remain clear until safely past.
    2. B.A fixed three-foot gap is the statewide legal rule in every situation.
    3. C.Any gap is sufficient if your tires remain inside your lane.
    4. D.Clearance matters only when the bicycle is outside a marked bicycle lane.

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18. 18. As you approach your chosen exit while driving through a roundabout, what should you do?

    1. A.Keep your left signal on until the car has left the roundabout.
    2. B.Wait until you are beyond the exit crosswalk before signaling right.
    3. C.Leave without a signal because every vehicle eventually exits.
    4. D.Signal right before exiting and yield to pedestrians at the exit crossing.

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19. 19. What kind of area should this five-sided sign prompt you to watch for?

    1. A.A hikers-only trail
    2. B.A hospital driveway
    3. C.A school area or school crossing
    4. D.A shopping-center parking aisle

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20. 20. What feature does the truck-on-a-slope symbol warn of?

    1. A.A loading platform
    2. B.A steep hill ahead
    3. C.A truck-only shortcut
    4. D.An uneven shoulder

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