NY Learner's Permit Test Guide

NY Learner's Permit Test (For Real) 1. What does a flashing yellow light mean? A. Proceed with caution. B. Merging traffic. A. Proceed with Caution C. Come to a full stop. D. Pedestrian crossing. 2. Seat belts can be most effective as injury preventive devices when they are worn by A. Passengers when they are on a long drive. B. Passengers and the driver whenever they are in the car. B. Passengers and the driver whenever they are in the car. C. The person driving the car. D. All occupants of a car being driven on an expressway. 3. A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should A. Drive only during daylight hours. B. Drink alcohol instead. D. Read the labels on the drug before driving. C. Continue to drive. D. Read the labels on the drug before driving 4. You drive along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should A. Keep driving until you see the vehicle. D. Pull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street. B. Speed up and turn at the next intersection. C. Slow down but don't stop until you see it. D. Pull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street. 5. You must yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle when you are A. Turning left. A. Turning left. B. Going straight ahead. C. Already in an intersection. D. Already in a traffic circle. 6. Which of the following is true - People driving under the influence of alcohol are A. A police enforcement problem only. D. Every driver's problem whether they drink or not. B. Not a problem in New York State. C. Only a problem to those who drink. D. Every driver's problem whether they drink or not 7. Which of the following does not happen after drinking 1 / 18 A. Your judgement of speed and distance is distorted. B. You are less alert. C. You calm down so you can concentrate. C. You calm down so you can concentrate. D. Your reflexes and reaction time slow down 8. A "no stopping" sign means that, unless directed to do so by a policeman, you may stop only A. Long enough to unload packages. C. To avoid conflict with other traffic. B. For less than 5 minutes. C. To avoid conflict with other traffic. D. To discharge passengers. B. Hill ahead 9. This sign means A. Trucks under 18,000 lbs. allowed. B. Hill ahead. C. Truck stop ahead. D. No trucks allowed 10. A driver may park in a space reserved for people with disabilities if the vehicle displays license plates for the disabled A. Only if the driver is disabled. B. And is carrying the disabled person named on the registration. B. And is carrying the disabled person named on the registration. C. Regardless of who is in the vehicle. D. If someone in the driver's immediate family is disabled. A. Pedestrians only. 11. This sign means A.Pedestrians only. B. School crossing ahead. C. Intersection ahead. D. Hiking trails ahead 12. What vehicles must stop at all railroad crossings A. Vehicles towing a trailer. B. Motorcycles. C. School buses and passenger buses carrying passengers. C. School buses and passenger buses carrying passengers. D. Pick up trucks. 2 / 18 13. As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action would be to A. Be prepared to stop in the center of the intersection. A. Be prepared to stop in the center of the intersection. B. Apply the brakes sharply to stop. C. Speed up to beat the red light. D. Be prepared to stop before the intersection. 14. A motorist should know that a bicyclist operating on a roadway must A. Ride on the side of the road with the least traffic. D. Ride on the right side of the road. B. Ride on the side of the road facing traffic. C. Ride on either side of the road. D. Ride on the right side of the road. 15. On average, the human body can dispose of the alcohol in 12 ounces of beer in about A. Five hours. D. One hour. B. Five minutes. C. One day. D. One hour. 16. If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must A. Find an alternative route across tracks. D. Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed. B. Cross the tracks at your own risk. C. Slow down and proceed with caution. D. Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed 17. What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement A. It helps driving skills but harms your judgement. B. It has no effect on judgement but it harms driving skills. D. It harms both driving skills and judgement. C. It has no effect on either driving skills or judgement. D. It harms both driving skills and judgement. 18. You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should A. Drive around the rear of a car if it blocks you. D. Signal and keep your wheels straight. B. Flash your headlights so the driver will let you get through. C. Signal and keep your wheels turned to the left. D. Signal and keep your wheels straight. 3 / 18 19. A chemical test is used to measure A. Reaction time. B. Driving ability. C. Blood alcohol content. C. Blood alcohol content. D. Vision B. Merging traffic from the right. 20. This sign means A. Highway curves ahead. B. Merging traffic from the right. C. One-way traffic D. Intersection ahead. 21. Before you leave a parking space which is parallel to the curb you should A. Sound your horn. C. Look for traffic by turning your head. B. Look for traffic by using your inside rear-view mirror. C. Look for traffic by turning your head. D. Turn on your four-way flasher 22. You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car you should A. Sound your horn so the children will hear you. C. Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear. B. Race your motor to warn the children that you are moving. C. Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear. D. Tell the children to stay away from the driveway 23. On long trips you can prevent drowsiness by A. Stopping at regular intervals for a rest. B. Slowing down so you can react better. A. Stopping at regular intervals for a rest. C. Turning on your car radio. D. Moving your eyes from side to side as you drive. 24. When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line on your side you may pass A. If traffic is clear. A. If traffic is clear. B. Only at an intersection. C. If you are on an expressway. D. Only in an emergency B. Hospital ahead to the right. 4 / 18 25. This sign means A. Hiking trails ahead to the right. B. Hospital ahead to the right. C. Hotel ahead to the right. D. Highway changes ahead to the right. 26. What effect does drinking alcohol and taking a prescription drug or over the counter medicine have A. The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol. A. The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol. B. No effect, they are different substances. C. The medicine reduces the effect of the alcohol. D. The alcohol will help the medicine cure the cold 27. An intersection has a stop sign, crosswalk, but no stop line. You must stop A. 50 feet before the intersection. D. Before the crosswalk. B. With your front wheels in the crosswalk. C. Where you think the stop line would be. D. Before the crosswalk. 28. What happens to your driver's license if you refuse to take a chemical test (breath or blood) A. None of these choices. B. Your driver's license will be taken away. B. Your driver's license will be taken away. C. There is no evidence to find you guilty of drunk driving. D. You cannot be arrested for drunk driving 29. Motorists should be aware that all bicycles used after dark must have A. Brake lights. B. Front headlight and red taillight. B. Front headlight and red taillight. C. White reflectors on the front and rear fenders. D. Reflective handlebar grips. 30. You come to an intersection which has a flashing red light. You should A. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. C. Come to a full stop, then go when safe to do so. B. Stop only if cars are approaching the intersection. C. Come to a full stop, then go when safe to do so. D. Stop only if cars are already in the intersection. 5 / 18 31. On a New York State highway where there is no posted speed limit, the fastest you may legally drive is A. 50 C. 55 B. 65 C. 55 D. 60 32. What are the colors of the warning signs that indicate hazards ahead, such as curves in the road or narrow bridges A. Black letters or symbols on a yellow background. A. Black letters or symbols on a yellow background. B. White letters or symbols on a blue background. C. White letters or symbols on a green background. D. Black letters or symbols on a white background. A. A railroad crossing. 33. This sign is a warning that you are approaching A. A railroad crossing. B. An intersection. C. A blasting zone. D. A crosswalk. 34. You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing A. Under no circumstances. A. Under no circumstances. B. As long as an approaching train is not too close. C. If you first look carefully in both directions. D. If your vehicle can do so without damaging the gate 35. One of the rules of defensive driving is A. Look straight ahead as you drive. B. Be confident that you can avoid danger at the last minute. D. Stay alert and keep your eyes moving C. Expect that other drivers will make up for your errors. D. Stay alert and keep your eyes moving 36. A "no parking" sign at a certain location means A. You may never stop your vehicle there. B. You may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers. B. You may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers. C. You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle. D. You may leave your vehicle unattended for less than 5 minutes. 37. What are the consequences that can result from driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs 6 / 18 A. Driver license revocation. B. A mandatory fine. C. All of these choices. C. All of these choices. D. Possible imprisonment. 38. You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should A. Use the next intersection. D. Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear. B. Wait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear. C. Take the right-of-way since you have the light. D. Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear. 39. What are the consequences that can result from driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs A. A mandatory fine. C. All these choices. B. Possible imprisonment. C. All of these choices. D. Driver license revocation. 40. A motorist approaching a bicyclist should A. Proceed as usual. B. Speed up to pass him. C. Exercise extreme caution. C. Exercise extreme caution. D. Swerve into the opposite lane. 41. When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way A. Either one. D. Vehicle on the left. B. Vehicle on the right. C. Neither one. D. Vehicle on the left. 42. If you are parked parallel to the curb, you may get out of the car on the traffic side A. During the daytime when other drivers can see you. D. When you won't interfere with oncoming vehicles. B. When the traffic light at the closest intersection turns red. C. If you use your four-way flasher first. D. When you won't interfere with oncoming vehicles. 43. In general, you should pass vehicles going in the same direction as you are going A. Whenever you have the opportunity to do so. 7 / 18 B. On the left. B. On the left. C. On the right. D. Only if the other driver signals it is safe. B. Keep to the right. 44. This sign means A. Divided highway ends. B. Keep to the right. C. Two-way traffic ahead. D. One-way traffic ahead. 45. When you want to overtake and pass another vehicle you should A. Change lanes quickly so the other driver will see you. C. Signal and pass when safe to do so. B. Stay close behind so you need less time to pass. C. Signal and pass when safe to do so. D. Wait for a signal from the other driver. 46. You are making a left turn from a two-way street into a one-way street. When you have completed the turn your car should be A. In the center of the street. C. In the left lane of the street. B. In the right lane of the street. C. In the left lane of the street. D. In the lane with the least traffic 47. Which of the following statements is true about BAC (blood alcohol content) A. After drinking, coffee or a cold shower will lower your BAC. C. The "breathalyzer" is a test of a person's BAC. B. A chemical test for BAC is needed for an alcohol conviction. C. The "breathalyzer" is a test of a person's BAC. D. BAC levels are reduced by a person's physical fitness. 48. Assuming that the street is level, what should you do after you have finished parallel parking in a space between two other cars A. Leave your front wheels turned toward the curb. C. Straighten your front wheels and leave room between cars. B. Move as far forward in the space as possible. C. Straighten your front wheels and leave room between cars. D. Make sure your car almost touches the car behind you. 49. What does it mean when a school bus is stopped and its red lights are flashing 8 / 18 A. You may not pass while the red lights are flashing. B. You may pass if it is on the other side of a divided highway. A. You may not pass while the red lights are flashing. C. You may pass if you are facing the front of the bus. D. You may pass if no children are on the road. 50. If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must A. Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed A. Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed. B. Slow down and proceed with caution. C. Cross the tracks at your own risk. D. Find an alternative route across tracks. A. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. 51. This sign means A. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. B. Look both ways as you cross the intersection. C. Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching. D. Always come to a full stop at the intersection. 52. This sign means B. School crossing ahead. A. Hiking trails ahead. B. School crossing ahead. C. Intersection ahead. D. Pedestrians only. 53. A rectangular-shaped sign is A. Railroad crossing sign. B. School crossing sign. D. Speed limit sign. C. Stop sign. D. Speed limit sign. 54. What does a "slow moving vehicle" emblem look like A. A diamond-shaped yellow sign. B. A square red sign. D. A triangular orange sign. C. A round green sign. D. A triangular orange sign 55. On a road which has no sidewalks a pedestrian should walk on the 9 / 18 A. Side of the road which has the lightest traffic. B. Side of the road which has the heaviest traffic. D. Side of the road facing oncoming traffic. C. Same side of the road in which traffic is moving. 56. What effect might alcohol and another drug have when combined in your blood A. Have no effect on driving ability. B. Increase the effects of both. B. Increase the effects of both. C. Reduce the effects of the drug or medicine. D. Reduce the effects of the alcohol. 57. What is the only effective way to reduce your blood alcohol content (BAC) A. Exercising. C. Allow your body time to get rid of alcohol. B. Drinking coffee. C. Allow your body time to get rid of alcohol. D. Taking a cold shower. 58. If you drink alcohol socially, what helps insure safe driving A. Take a cold shower before driving. B. Stop drinking one-half hour before driving. C. Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking. C. Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking. D. Drink coffee before driving. 59. The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to B. Stop. A. Start up. B. Stop. C. Turn right. D. Turn left. 60. A blind person legally has the right-of-way when crossing the street when he is A. Led by a guide dog, or using a white or metallic cane. A. Led by a guide dog, or using a white or metallic cane. B. Wearing dark-colored glasses. C. Helped by another person. D. Wearing light-colored clothing. 61. In a parking space reserved for people with disabilities, a non-disabled driver B. May neither park, stop nor stand. A. May park in an emergency. B. May neither park, stop nor stand. 10 / 18 C. May not park or stop, but may stand in an emergency. D. May not park, but stop in an emergency. 62. After you have passed a car you should return to the right lane when you A. Have put your turn signal on. D. See the front bumper of the other car in your mirror. B. Have turned your headlights on. C. See the other car's headlights come on. D. See the front bumper of the other car in your mirror. C. Wrong-way entrance on one-way streets and expressway ramps. 63. This sign is used to prevent A. Entrance to full parking lots. B. Entrance to dead-end streets. C. Wrong-way entrance on one-way streets and expressway ramps. D. Entrance to road construction areas 64. You may cross a single solid white line in the highway A. Whenever you want to. B. If traffic conditions require. B. If traffic conditions require. C. Only to make a u-turn. D. Only to turn into a driveway. 65. You come to an intersection which is blocked by other traffic. You should A. Sound your horn to make the cars move up. D. Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through. B. Get as close as possible to the other car. C. Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves. D. Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through. C. No U-turn. 66. This sign means A. No stopping. B. No left turn. C. No U-turn. D. Detour ahead 67. In this state, what BAC (blood alcohol content) is evidence of intoxication A. 0.03% 11 / 18 B. 0.05% D. 0.08% C. 0.10% D. 0.08% 68.When you want to make a right turn, your car must be A. Past the center of the intersection when you begin to turn. B. Close to the right side of the street. B. Close to the right side of the street. C. Close to the left side of the street. D. Near the center of the street. 69. At the collision scene, you should: A. Stand or walk in traffic lanes to wait for help to arrive. B. Move the injured, even if they're not in a burning vehicle or in immediate danger. D. Stop your vehicle at or near the collision site. If you can move your vehicle, get it off the road. C. Try to remove power lines, if there are power lines down with wires in the road. D. Stop your vehicle at or near the collision site. If you can move your vehicle, get it off the road. 70. A traffic light which has a green arrow and a red light means that A. You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow. A. You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow. B. You may only drive straight ahead. C. You must wait for a green light. D. Vehicles moving in any direction must stop. 71. Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on each of the following except A. How much you drink. C. How physically fit you are. B. Your body weight. C. How physically fit you are. D. How much time passes between drinks. 72. You may not cross a single broken white (or yellow) line A. When turning left into a driveway. B. When to do so would interfere with traffic. B. When to do so would interfere with traffic. C. When the car in front is disabled. D. When passing to the right on a one-way street. 73. This sign means C. No left turn. A. Truck route to the left. 12 / 18 B. All traffic turn left. C. No left turn. D. No U-turn B. Turn right. 74. The driver's left hand and arm are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to A. Turn left. B. Turn right. C. Come to a stop. D. Go straight ahead. 75. Which of the following is used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning A. White lines on the side of the road. B. White arrows in the middle of the lanes. B. White arrows in the middle of the lanes. C. Flashing red lights. D. Flashing yellow lights. 76. What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals (such as lights or crossing gates) A. Increase speed to get across the tracks quickly. D. Slow down and be prepared to stop. B. Do nothing; all railroad crossings have signals. C. Always bring the car to a complete stop. D. Slow down and be prepared to stop. 77. You have the right-of-way when you are A. Backing out of a driveway. B. Entering a traffic circle. C. Already in a traffic circle. C. Already in a traffic circle. D. Leaving a parking space. 78. In which of the following situations is passing always forbidden A. The vehicle ahead is making a left turn. D. The vehicle ahead is stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk. B. The vehicle ahead is going to park parallel to the curb. C. You are on a one-way street which has two lanes. 13 / 18 D. The vehicle ahead is stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk. C. There is a traffic signal ahead. 79. This sign means A. Continue at your current speed. B. You must stop ahead. C. There is a traffic signal ahead. D. Speeding is not allowed. 80. Minimum speed signs are designed to A. Show current local road conditions. B. Assure pedestrian safety. C. Keep traffic flowing smoothly. C. Keep traffic flowing smoothly. D. Test future traffic signal needs. B. Divided highway ends. 81. This sign means A. One-way traffic ahead. B. Divided highway ends. C. Four-lane highway ahead. D. Divided highway ahead 82. A bicyclist differs from a motorist in that he isn't required to A. Insure the bicycle. B. Report accidents resulting in serious injury. A. Insure the bicycle. C. Obey the same traffic laws. D. Signal all turns. 83. You are driving in the middle lane on a three lane expressway. A car begins to pass you on the right. The actions of that driver are A. Wrong because "pass to the left" is a firm rule. B. OK if no signs forbid passing on the right. B. OK if no signs forbid passing on the right. C. OK as long as he does it on a limited access highway. D. Wrong because he's passing you in your "blind spot" 84. Which of the following influence the effects of alcohol A. How much time passes between drinks. D. All three choices B. The amount of food in the stomach. 14 / 18 C. The body weight of an individual. D. All three choices 85. A "no stopping" sign means that, unless directed to do so by a policeman, you may stop only A. For less than 5 minutes. B. To avoid conflict with other traffic. B. To avoid conflict with other traffic. C. Long enough to unload packages. D. To discharge passengers. 86. You may pass another vehicle on the right if it is waiting to A. Turn right. B. Turn left. B. Turn left. C. Park at the curb. D. Turn into a driveway on the right. 87. Which of the following must you obey over the other three A. A policeman. B. A flashing red light. A. A policeman. C. A steady red light. D. A stop sign. 88. Which of the following does alcohol affect A. All of these choices. B. Judgement of distances. A. All of these choices. C. Recovery from headlight glare. D. Reaction time. 89. What are the colors of a sign which tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway A. Green with white letters. A. Green with white letters. B. Red with white letters. C. Yellow with black letters. D. Black with white letters 90. What does this road sign mean A. Proceed carefully through the intersection, not always stopping. B. Come to a full stop, then go when it is safe to do so. B. Come to a full stop, then go when it is safe to do so. C. Slow down and prepare to stop only if cars are approaching you. 15 / 18 D. Stop only for traffic on an intersecting road. 91. As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action would be to A. Be prepared to stop before the intersection. A. Be prepared to stop before the intersection. B. Apply the brakes sharply to stop. C. Be prepared to stop in the center of the intersection. D. Speed up to beat the red light. 92. A "no parking" sign at a certain location means A. You may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers. B. You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle. A. You may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers. C. You may leave your vehicle unattended for less than 5 minutes. D. You may never stop your vehicle there. 93. You may never park A. At the entrance of a building. B. On a one-way street. D. In a crosswalk. C. Within 50 feet of a fire hydrant. D. In a crosswalk. 94. You want to turn right at the next intersection. You should begin to use your turn signal A. At least 50 feet before the turn. D. At least 100 feet before the turn. B. When you reach the intersection. C. As soon as you see cars behind you. D. At least 100 feet before the turn. D. Two-way traffic ahead. 95. This sign means A. Divided highway ahead. B. Intersection ahead. C. Four-lane traffic ahead. D. Two-way traffic ahead. 16 / 18 96. A "no standing" sign at a certain location means A. You may stop temporarily to pickup or discharge passengers. B. You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle. A. You may stop temporarily to pickup or discharge passengers. C. You may stop to load or unload merchandise. D. You may never stop your vehicle there. 97. A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in towards your left. That shows that A. You are approaching a construction area. C. The road will get narrower. B. There is an intersection just ahead. C. The road will get narrower. D. You will be required to turn left just ahead. 98. A safe speed to drive your car A. Is the posted speed limit. B. Depends on the weather and road conditions. B. Depends on the weather and road conditions. C. Depends on the mechanical skill of the driver. D. Is less than the posted speed limit. 99. Drinking alcohol and driving is A. Only dangerous to the driver who drinks. B. A serious traffic safety problem. B. A serious traffic safety problem. C. A minor traffic safety problem. D. Safe if you only have a few drinks. 100. A diamond-shaped sign is a A. Road hazard sign. B. Interstate route sign. A. Road hazard sign. C. School crossing sign. D. Speed limit sign. C. Slippery when wet. 101. This sign means A. Road curves ahead. B. Don't drink if you are going to drive. C. Slippery when wet. D. You are approaching a hill. 102. Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol 17 / 18 A. Decreases blood alcohol content. B. Increases blood alcohol content. D. Has no effect on blood alcohol content. C. Cancels the effect of the alcohol. D. Has no effect on blood alcohol content. 18 / 18