Driving Permit Test Glossary: Answer Key

Questions and answers for dmv ny permit test 1. You may pass another vehicle on the right if it is waiting to: A) turn left 2. In general, you should pass vehicles going in the same direction as you are going: D) On the left 3. In which of the following situations is passing always forbidden: A) When a pedestrian is in a crosswalk 4. What does it mean when a school bus is stopped and it's red lights are flashing?: D) you may not pass while the lights flash 5. When you want to overtake and pass another vehicle you should...: D) Signal and pass when safe to do so. 6. When you want to make a right turn you should be: B) close to the right side of the street 7. The drivers left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to: A) turn right 8. You are driving in the middle lane on a 3 lane Expressway if a car passes you on the right it is: B) OK if no signs forbid passing on the right 9. The car behind you wants to pass. You should: D) slow down slightly and stay in ur lane 10. When is the proper time to signal that you are making a right turn at intersection?: C) at least 100 feet before you turn 11. You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should: C) Wait in the intersection for the oncoming traffic to clear. 12. You have the right-of-way when you are: D) Already in a traffic circle. 13. When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way: A) Vehicle on the left. 14. 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. 15. You must yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle when you are: B) turning left 16. You are waiting in the intersection to make a left turn you should: A) signal and keep your wheels straight 17. You come to an intersection which is voiced by other traffic. You should: A) stay out of the intersection untill you can pass threw 18. What should u do when you are going to enter a street from a driveway: A) yield the right-of-way to street traffic and pedestrians 19. 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: D) in the left lane if the street 1/6 20. You drive along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should: D) pull over to the curb until you are sure it's not your street 21. What sign is this? Dimond shape with yellow background with two lines in it but one is straight and one is curved?: Right lane ends—keep left 22. Upside down triangle sign red and white says "yield": Slow down, check for traffic, and be ready to stop 23. Dimond shape, yellow background, shows an arrow with two lines in it but one from the side: Merging traffic from the right 24. A stop sign, red hexi with words written on it "stop": Come to a full stop, then go when it is safe to do so 25. A yellow circle with a large X in it extending to the sides of the circle with the letter R in it: A railroad crossing 26. Dimond shape sign that has a street light on it: Traffic lights ahed 27. House shaped yellow sign with ppl walking on it: School crossing ahed 28. White and black square shaped sign with lane on the right and a sign on the left: Keep right 29. Dimond shape sign with yellow background and a car and lines swiveling looks like: Road is slippery when wet 30. Square shape sign with a read circle and cross with arow turning left: Left-turn prohibited 31. Dimond shape sign yellow background shows arrow pointing up and another down and something in middle.: Divided highway ends 32. Red sign that says do not enter: One-way street ahead or highway exit, so do not enter 33. Dimond shape, yellow background one arrow pointing up and another pointing down with NOTHING IN THE MIDDLE OF THEM: Two-way street ahead 34. Dimond shape, yellow background truck going down till.: Hill ahead 35. Square sign with red circle with line threw it with arrow upside down "u": U-turn prohibited 36. Blue sign means with an "H" on it and an arrow on the bottom: Hospital ahead to the right 37. What are the colors of a sign which tells you the distance to the next exit or a highway: A) a green with white letters 38. A diamond shaped sign is a: Road hazard sign 39. What are the colors of the warning signs that Indicate hazards ahead, such as curves in the road or narrow bridges: Black letters or symbols on a yellow background. 2/6 40. A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means: Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. 41. Which if the following must you obey over the other three: A police officer 42. A rectangular-shaped sign is a: Speed limit sign 43. A traffic light which has a green arrow and a red light means that: You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow. 44. What does a flashing yellow light mean?: Proceed with caution 45. As your near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action would be to: Be prepared to stop before the intersection 46. You come to an intersection which has a flashing red light. You should: Come to a full stop, then go when safe to do so. 47. An intersection has a stop sign, crosswalk but no stop line, you must stop: Before the crosswalk 48. You many cross a double solid yellow line: To turn into a driveway 49. You may cross a single solid white line in the highway: When traffic conditions are favorable 50. A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in toward your left, this shows that: The road gets narrower 51. When the road is marked with a broken shot ur yellow line on your side, you can cross theses lines except: When your vehicle will interfere with other traffic 52. When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line is in your side you may pass: If traffic is clear 53. Which if the following is used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turns: White arrow in the middle of the lanes 54. You may never park: In a crosswalk 55. If you are parked parallel to the curb you may get out if the car in the traffic side: When you won't interfere with oncoming vehicles 56. After you finish parallel parking between two other cars assuming that the street is level what should u so: Straighten your front wheels and Leave room btwn the cars 57. What does a "no parking" sign mean: You may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers 58. What does "no standing" sign mean?: You may stop temporarily to pick up or discharge passengers 59. A motorist should be aware that all bicycles used aftet dark must have: A front headlight and a red rear reflector 60. What is the color and shape if the "slow moving vehicle" sign: A triangle orange sign 3/6 61. A motorist should know that a bicyclist operating on a roadway must: ride on the extreme right side of the road 62. On a road which has no sidewalks a pedestrian should walk on the: Side of the road facing oncoming traffic. 63. A bicyclist differs from a motorist in that he isn't required to: insure his vehicle 64. A motorist approaching a bicyclist should: Exercise extreme caution 65. On long trips you can prevent drowsiness by: Stopping at regular intervals for a rest. 66. When there is no post speed limit in New York State highway what is the maximum speed you may drive: 55 67. A safe speed to drive your car: Depends on the weather and road conditions 68. One if the rules if defensive driving is: Stay alert and keep your eyes moving 69. Seat belts can be most effective as injury preventive devices when they are worn by: Passengers and the driver whenever they are in the car 70. Minimum speed signs are designed to: To keep traffic flowing smoothly 71. In comparing the alcohol content of a 12 punch beer 1 ounce of 80 proof of whisky and 4 ounces of 24 proof wine: These three contain almost the same amount of alcohol 72. What effects does mixing alcohol and drugs have on the blodo: Both effect driving skills 73. What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement: It harms both driving skills and judgement. 74. A chemical test is used to measure: BAC 75. How long does it take for your body to dispose of the alcohol contained in 12 ounces of beer: 1 hour 76. Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol: Has no effect on BAC 77. What is the only effective way to reduce your blood alcohol content (BAC): Drinking coffee 78. Blood Alcohol Content depends mostly on the amount of alcohol you consume and: Your body weight 79. What should a driver do if he is taking non-prescription drugss: Before driving read label on the drugs 80. What will happen to ur driver's license if you refuse to take a chemical test: Your license will be revoke 81. What other kinds if drugs effect your driving ability besides alcohol: All of the above 82. What are The consequences that can result from driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs: All of the above 4/6 83. Alc does which of the following: All if the above 84. Drinking alcohol and driving is: A serious traffic safety problem. 85. What is the best way to drive in the fog even during the daytime: Turn on your low beam headlights 86. If a tire blows out the proper thing to do is: Hold the steering wheel tightly ease up on the gas 87. Which of the following statements applies to all driving emergency situations: Don't panic 88. Why is driving on a highway different from driving on an ordinary Street: You must think faster and handle your vehicle more effectively 89. If you drive past your exit on a highway you should: Drive to the next exit and leave the highway 90. Your car starts to skid on a slippery road you should: Steer gently into the direction if the skid 91. While driving at night what is the best way of decreasing brightness is on the headlights of oncoming traffic: Look to the right side of your present lane 92. when braking on a slippery road you should: Pump the break with the light tabs 93. When you get ready to leave the highway should begin to use your turn signal: Before you reach the exit lane 94. If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor you should: Try to pump it to build up the pressure. 95. Night driving is dangerous because: The distance we can see ahead is reduced 96. Expressways have "expressway entrance lanes" (acceleration lanes) so that drivers can: Reach the proper speed before merging with traffic. 97. I'm driving at night it's most important for you to: Drive within the range of your headlights 98. You are getting on the highway which has a very short entrance lane the safest way for you to enter the flow of traffic would be to: Wait for a large gap in traffic then speed up quickly. 99. You have just left the expressway and are starting to drive on an ordinary highway you should: Check your speedometer to keep at the lower speed limit 100. After you have passed a car you should return to the right lane when you: See the front bumper of a car in your mirror 101. The drivers left arm and hand are extended downwards his hand signal means that the driver plans to: Stop 102. When you're right wheels run onto a soft shoulder what is the best way to get back on the highway: Take your foot off the gas and steer gently to the left 5/6 103. Which of the following statements is FALSE about blood alcohol contact: After drinking fresh air coffee or food will lower your BAC 104. In this state what BAC is equal to being entozicated: 0.08% 105. Do you want to back out of your driveway you see children playing nearby before you start to move your car you should: Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear 6/6