NEW YORK ROAD RULES TEST 2

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New York Road Rules Test 02

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When you leave a parking lot to enter a street, which of these has right of way over you?

All of them

Pedestrians

Vehicles coming from your left

Vehicles coming from your right

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On a two lane highway, there is a solid white line on your side with a broken white line on the other side of it. What does this mean?

Both sides may pass when safe to do so

No passing from either side

You may not pass but oncoming drivers may

Oncoming drivers may not pass but you may

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To avoid drowsy driving, you should plan to stop at least how often?

Every two hours

Every hour

Every four hours

Every three hours

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Two drivers reach a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs, one driver going east to west and the other south to north. Who should yield?

The driver on the left

The driver on the right

The driver with the larger vehicle

The driver with the smaller vehicle

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If you or your passengers don't wear seatbelts, everyone over 16 can be fined up to...?

$50

$40

$30

$60

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

100 feet

25 feet

50 feet

75 feet

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When you approach a roundabout, you must yield to...?

Drivers already on the roundabout

All of these

Bicyclists

Pedestrians

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Turning left from a one-way road into a two-way road, you should aim to join the two-way road...?

Any of these

As close to the right edge as possible

Straddling the centre line

Just to the right of the centre line

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Two parallel lines painted across the road indicate...?

An ambulance lane

A crosswalk for police vehicles

A railroad track

A crosswalk for pedestrians

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What color are the lines separating traffic moving in opposite directions?

White

Red

Yellow

Blue

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When you have made a pass, you should not return to the right lane until you can see what in your interior rearview mirror?

The driver of the vehicle you passed

The front bumper of the vehicle you passed

The whole of the vehicle you passed

Any part of the vehicle passed

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When entering a freeway, you should...?

Signal and increase your speed to merge smoothly with traffic

Stop in the acceleration lane, wait for an opening and then enter the freeway rapidly

Slow down, and then enter the freeway at a sharp angle

Drive slowly and be prepared to stop for freeway traffic

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You may not park within what distance of a pedestrian safety area?

30 feet

10 feet

50 feet

20 feet

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If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should...?

Apply the brakes firmly

Drive at a constant speed

Slow down gradually and don't apply the brakes

Increased speed

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You must not make a U-turn in which of these locations?

School zones

Any of them

Business districts in New York City

Limited access expressways

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When you have finished parallel parking, you must not be more than what distance from the curb?

12 inches

24 inches

6 inches

18 inches

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You will receive three points on your license if you are found going up to what speed over the speed limit?

10 mph

20 mph

15 mph

5 mph

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When you see an emergency vehicle with emergency lights or amber hazards activated parked, stopped, or standing on the shoulder, what should you do?

Move into another lane if possible

Slow down and sound your horn

Accelerate to get past as quickly as possible

Stop and wait for instructions

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Passengers must be secured with a government approved child safety seat if they are under the age of...?

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In terms of which of these should be obeyed, which of them takes precedence?

Instructions from a traffic light

Instructions from a traffic officer

Instructions marked on the pavement

Instructions from a traffic sign

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As you drive, you should check your mirrors every...?

30 seconds

Minute

Few seconds

Every time you stop

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A driver with their left arm pointing out of the window straight upwards is indicating what?

They are stopping

They are turning right

They are turning left

They want you to back off

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When making a turn, you must yield right-of-way to...?

All of these

All pedestrians

All vehicles and bicycles coming from the opposite direction

Bicycles in a bicycle lane you are crossing

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You are driving and a vehicle ahead passes a tree. If you are leaving the correct space cushion, you should not pass that tree until how much time has passed?

2 seconds

1.5 seconds

3 seconds

1 second

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If you are on an expressway with a 65 mph limit and it is foggy, a police officer could fine you for unreasonable speed if you are doing...?

65 mph

55 mph

45 mph

Any of these

Your score is

Administered by the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), this written exam evaluates applicants’ understanding of road signs, traffic laws, and safe driving practices. The test consists of multiple-choice questions designed to ensure new drivers are knowledgeable and prepared for real-world driving. Proper preparation, including studying the NY Driver’s Manual and taking practice tests, greatly increases the chances of success. Passing the NY permit test allows individuals to begin supervised driving, building the skills and confidence needed for safe, independent driving.

Working with the New York practice permit test study questions helps prepare for the real exam by familiarizing you with the test’s structure and content. It strengthens knowledge of driving regulations, highlights areas for improvement, increases confidence, and enhances overall preparedness for the test.