New York DMV Permit Written Test practice questions
250 free questions with answers and explanations.
- 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.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.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.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.You are approaching an intersection with a traffic light that is currently flashing red. What action should you take?Road Signs
- 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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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