New York DMV Permit Written Test practice questions

250 free questions with answers and explanations.

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  1. 1.You are driving through a residential area and encounter a rectangular white sign with black lettering that reads 'NO ENGINE BRAKING'. What does this sign indicate?Road Signs
  2. 2.You are driving on a two-lane road and observe a diamond-shaped yellow sign with a black symbol depicting a truck going downhill. What does this sign indicate?Road Signs
  3. 3.You are approaching a multi-lane intersection with a traffic signal. The signal for your lane shows a red light with a green arrow pointing to the right. What action should you take?Road Signs
  4. 4.You are driving on a multi-lane highway and observe a large blue rectangular sign with white lettering indicating services such as 'GAS', 'FOOD', and 'LODGING'. What type of sign is this?Road Signs
  5. 5.You are approaching an intersection with a traffic light that is currently flashing red. What action should you take?Road Signs
  6. 6.You are approaching a bridge on a rural road and see a rectangular white sign with black text that reads 'LOW CLEARANCE 12 FT 6 IN'. What action should you take if your vehicle is 13 feet tall?Road Signs
  7. 7.You are driving on a two-way street and want to make a left turn. You see a pavement marking that consists of a solid yellow line on your left and a broken yellow line on your right. What does this marking mean for your turn?Road Signs
  8. 8.You are driving on a two-lane highway and see a rectangular white sign with black text that reads 'LANE ENDS MERGE LEFT'. What action should you take?Road Signs
  9. 9.You are driving on a two-lane road and see a diamond-shaped yellow sign with a black symbol depicting a truck descending a steep slope. Below the truck symbol, it says '7% GRADE'. What does this sign indicate?Road Signs
  10. 10.You are driving on a two-way street and see a pavement marking consisting of a solid yellow line immediately next to a broken yellow line, with the broken line on your side of the center. What does this marking indicate?Road Signs
  11. 11.You are driving on a multi-lane highway and notice a rectangular white sign with black text that reads 'LANE ENDS MERGE LEFT'. What action should you take?Road Signs
  12. 12.You are approaching a railroad crossing. The crossing has a circular yellow sign with a black 'X' and the letters 'RR'. What does this sign indicate?Road Signs
  13. 13.You are driving on a multi-lane road and observe a solid white line and a broken white line running parallel to each other, separating two lanes traveling in the same direction. What does this pavement marking typically indicate?Road Signs
  14. 14.You are driving on a multi-lane highway and observe a large, brown rectangular sign with white lettering. What type of information does this sign typically provide?Road Signs
  15. 15.You are making a left turn at an intersection. The traffic light for your direction displays a solid green light, but there is no dedicated green arrow. What must you do before completing your turn?Road Signs
  16. 16.You are driving on a three-lane highway. The left-most lane has a white pavement marking of a large diamond symbol. What does this marking signify?Road Signs
  17. 17.You are driving on a two-lane road and encounter a rectangular white sign with black text that reads 'NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS'. What does this sign mean?Road Signs
  18. 18.You are approaching an intersection with a traffic light that is currently displaying a steady red light and a green arrow pointing to the right. Which of the following actions is legally permitted?Road Signs
  19. 19.You are driving on a two-lane road and see a diamond-shaped yellow sign with a black symbol depicting two arrows curving in opposite directions with a vertical line in between them, then merging. What does this sign indicate?Road Signs
  20. 20.You are driving on a two-lane road and observe a diamond-shaped yellow sign with a black symbol depicting a vehicle skidding. What does this sign indicate?Road Signs
  21. 21.You are driving on a multi-lane roadway and observe a traffic signal with a green arrow pointing left, illuminated simultaneously with a solid red light. What action should you take?Road Signs
  22. 22.You are driving on a multi-lane highway and observe a white pavement marking consisting of a solid white line and a broken white line running parallel to each other, with the broken line closer to your lane. What does this pavement marking indicate?Road Signs
  23. 23.You are driving on a multi-lane highway and see a large green overhead sign with white lettering displaying 'EXIT 25B' and 'Albany'. What type of sign is this and what information does it provide?Road Signs
  24. 24.You are driving on a multi-lane highway and see a white pavement marking consisting of a series of solid white lines that form a wide band across the entire width of your lane. What does this marking indicate?Road Signs
  25. 25.You are driving on a multi-lane highway and see a large green overhead sign with white lettering that reads 'EXIT 42B - DOWNTOWN - 1/2 MILE'. What type of sign is this, and what information does it provide?Road Signs
  26. 26.You are driving on a multi-lane road and observe a white pavement marking consisting of a wide solid white line with a diamond shape painted inside it. What does this marking signify?Road Signs
  27. 27.You are driving on a multi-lane highway and observe a pavement marking consisting of a solid white line on your left and a broken white line on your right. What does this marking indicate?Road Signs
  28. 28.You are driving on a multi-lane highway and encounter a series of white pavement arrows in your lane. One arrow points straight ahead, and another points to the right. What do these arrows indicate?Road Signs
  29. 29.You are driving on a two-way street and notice a solid white line separating your lane from the shoulder on the right. What does this pavement marking signify?Road Signs
  30. 30.You are driving through a residential area and encounter a rectangular white sign with black text stating 'NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS'. What does this sign indicate?Road Signs
  31. 31.You are driving on a multi-lane highway and notice a white pavement marking in the shape of a diamond in the center of a lane. What does this marking indicate?Road Signs
  32. 32.You are approaching a railroad crossing. The crossing has a circular yellow sign with a black 'X' and the letters 'RR' on it. What does this sign warn you about?Road Signs
  33. 33.You are driving on a two-lane road and see a diamond-shaped yellow sign with a black symbol depicting a curving arrow followed by a straight arrow. What does this sign indicate?Road Signs
  34. 34.You are driving on a multi-lane highway and notice a rectangular white sign with black text that reads 'LANE ENDS MERGE RIGHT'. Which of the following is the most appropriate action?Road Signs
  35. 35.You are driving on a two-lane road at night and observe a traffic signal that is completely dark. There are no police officers directing traffic. What action should you take?Road Signs
  36. 36.You are driving on a two-lane road and see a square, yellow-green sign with a black symbol depicting two children walking with books. What does this sign indicate?Road Signs
  37. 37.You are driving on a city street and approach an intersection with a traffic light. The light for your direction is solid red, but there is a green arrow pointing left. What does this signal mean for a driver who wants to turn left?Road Signs
  38. 38.You are driving through a residential area and encounter a rectangular white sign with black lettering that reads 'NO STANDING ANY TIME'. What does this sign permit?Road Signs
  39. 39.You are driving on a two-way street and see a white pavement marking consisting of a solid yellow line immediately next to a broken yellow line, with the broken line on your side of the center. What does this marking indicate?Road Signs
  40. 40.You are driving on a two-lane road and observe a diamond-shaped yellow sign with a black symbol depicting an arrow pointing up, with another arrow merging into it from the right. What does this sign indicate?Road Signs
  41. 41.You are preparing to make a left turn at an intersection. The traffic signal for your direction displays a steady red light with a green arrow pointing left. What action should you take?Road Signs
  42. 42.You are approaching a rural intersection with no traffic lights or stop signs. You notice a yield sign ahead. What action should you take?Road Signs
  43. 43.You are driving on a multi-lane roadway and observe a traffic signal with a solid red light and a green arrow pointing right. What action should you take?Road Signs
  44. 44.You are approaching a railroad crossing. The crossing has a circular yellow sign with a black 'X' and the letters 'RR' on it, but no gates or flashing lights. What does this sign indicate, and what action should you take?Road Signs
  45. 45.You are driving on a multi-lane highway and observe a large green overhead sign with white lettering indicating distances to upcoming towns. What type of sign is this, and what is its primary purpose?Road Signs
  46. 46.You are driving on a two-lane road and see a rectangular white sign with black text reading 'NO PARKING ANY TIME'. This sign is accompanied by a red circle with a diagonal line through it over the letter 'P'. What does this combination of signs indicate?Road Signs
  47. 47.You are driving on a rural highway and see a diamond-shaped yellow sign with a black symbol of a truck going downhill. What does this sign indicate?Road Signs
  48. 48.You are driving on a two-lane road at night and encounter a traffic signal that is completely dark, with no lights showing at all. What is the correct procedure for proceeding through this intersection?Road Signs
  49. 49.You are driving on a two-lane road and encounter a rectangular white sign with black text that reads 'NO STANDING ANY TIME'. What does this sign mean?Road Signs
  50. 50.You are driving on a multi-lane highway and observe a large, blue rectangular sign with white lettering. What type of information does this sign typically convey?Road Signs