2025 New York Permit Test 21
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in New York. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for New York please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/new-york/car.
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1. Alcohol is:
Explanation
Alcohol is a depressant that dulls your judgment and makes your reflexes unreliable.
2. If a child is about to run into the street, you should:
Explanation
If there is danger, you may need to sound a sharp blast on your horn. Do this when a child or any other pedestrian is about to enter into the street in front of your moving vehicle.
3. You are approaching an intersection when the traffic light changes from green to solid yellow. You should:
Explanation
When approaching an intersection with a solid yellow traffic light, slow to a stop before entering the intersection, if it is safe to do so. If you can't stop safely, drive carefully through the intersection.
4. A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling at 55 mph could take up to ____ to come to a complete stop.
Explanation
Tractor-trailers take longer distances to stop than smaller cars traveling at the same speed. A fully loaded tractor-trailer may take almost 400 feet to come to a complete stop when driving at 55 mph.
5. You are driving along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should:
Explanation
If you hear a siren or an air horn close by but do not know exactly where the emergency vehicle is, safely pull over to the right side of the road and stop until you are sure it is not headed toward you.
6. An approaching driver fails to dim their high beam headlights. Where should you look?
Explanation
If an approaching driver fails to dim their high beams, glance toward the right side of the road. This will keep you from being blinded by the other vehicle’s headlights and will allow you to see enough of the road to stay on course until the other vehicle has passed.
7. This sign means:
Explanation
