NEW YORK ROAD RULES TEST 5

The New York state learner’s license practice test is an essential study tool for aspiring drivers preparing for the official written exam.

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New York Road Rules Test 05

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You must switch your headlights to low beam when you come within what distance of a vehicle you are following?

100 feet

200 feet

50 feet

500 feet

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When driving on a learner permit, your supervisor must sit...?

Any of these

In the back left passenger seat

In the front passenger seat

In the back right passenger seat

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Which of these is a good way to avoid becoming an aggressive driver?

Leaving plenty of time for your journey

Always driving at or near the speed limit

Taking every possible passing opportunity

Gripping the steering wheel tightly

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A child aged seven or younger may be restrained with a normal lap and shoulder belt without a booster seat if they are taller than...?

4'1"

4'5"

3'9"

4'9"

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Upon approaching an intersection in which a traffic signal is not working, how should you proceed?

Yield to traffic entering the intersection

All answers are correct

Slow down and look for cars in both directions

Proceed as though a four-way stop sign controls the intersection

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To avoid being injured when an airbag deploys, you should leave at least what space between the center of your chest and the cover of the airbag?

8 inches

6 inches

10 inches

12 inches

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A tractor with a long hood may have a blind spot of how far in front of their vehicle?

15 feet

10 feet

20 feet

5 feet

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If you kill or seriously injure another person as a result of drinking alcohol or taking drugs, you can go to prison for up to...?

5 years

10 years

20 years

15 years

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Blind pedestrians with guide dogs or white or metal canes have priority on marked or unmarked crosswalks...?

In all circumstances

If they hold out their cane

If special signs indicate it

In the hours of darkness

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To avoid being injured when an airbag deploys, you should hold the steering wheel at what position?

9 o'clock and 3 o'clock

5 o'clock and 7 o'clock

8 o'clock and 4 o 'clock

10 o'clock and 2 o'clock

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When entering a freeway, remember...?

Large trucks have the right of way

You have the right of way

Small cars have the right of way

Freeway vehicles have the right of way

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White lines on the roadway mean...?

Lanes of traffic move in the same direction

Same as yellow lines

Lanes of traffic move in the opposite direction

Construction lanes

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Which of these can convict you of impaired/intoxicated driving?

Video evidence of your driving

Police officer evidence of your appearance and behavior

Chemical testing

Any of them

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For a first offense of using a hand-held mobile telephone while driving, you can be fined up to...?

$50

$200

$100

$150

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If a vehicle is approaching you head-on in your lane, what should you do?

Move into the left lane

Sound your horn and pull to the right

Maintain your course, flashing your headlights

Any of these

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If a person is injured in a crash, you should only move them if...?

They are blocking traffic

They say it’s okay to move them

There is a threat to property

There is a threat to life

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You must not park within what distance of a fire station driveway on the side of the road you are parking?

15 feet

20 feet

10 feet

5 feet

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When you approach an intersection on the main road, and the intersection is blocked with traffic. You should...?

Stop before entering the intersection and wait until traffic ahead moves on

Keep as close as possible to the car ahead

Sound horn to warn cars ahead to move on

Proceed slowly into the intersection until the traffic ahead moves on

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If a vehicle is displaying a reflective orange triangle at the rear, what does this mean?

Vehicle stops frequently

Slow-moving vehicle

National Guard vehicle

Dangerous chemicals on board

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In a no stopping zone, you may only stop if...?

To obey a traffic officer

To prevent a crash

To obey a traffic sign

Any of these

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Where should you start to make a u-turn from, if on a multi-lane road?

The center lane

The right lane

Any lane

The far left lane

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When driving at night, you should drive at the speed that allows you to stop within the distance of what you can see with your headlights, which is around...?

400 feet

500 feet

250 feet

350 feet

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It is a criminal offense to leave the scene of an incident if it involves...?

Any of these

Personal injury

Other property damage

Vehicle damage

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Which of these is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration and the effects of alcohol?

Cold showers

Time

Coffee

Vigorous exercise

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Children must use booster seats with lap and shoulder belts or child safety seats up to the age of what?

Your score is

This practice test covers key topics such as road signs, traffic rules, and safe driving techniques, using multiple-choice questions that closely resemble those on the real DMV test. By regularly taking the practice test, learners can identify knowledge gaps, reinforce important concepts, and build confidence for the actual exam. The practice test not only helps boost the chances of passing on the first attempt but also promotes safer driving habits. Consistent preparation is vital for success and responsible driving in New York.

Working through the New York practice permit test questions helps you prepare for the actual exam by familiarizing you with its format and content. This practice reinforces your understanding of driving rules, highlights areas for improvement, boosts your confidence, and ultimately enhances your overall preparation for the examination.