2024 New York Permit Test 8
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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15. When driving at night, you should:
Explanation
Increase your following distance when it is difficult to see due to darkness. Use headlights to increase visibility, following the rules for proper use of high beams and low beams. Avoid looking directly at the headlights of an oncoming vehicle to avoid being blinded by the glare.
16. Which of the following does not happen after drinking?
Explanation
Alcohol reduces your reaction time, reduces your ability to see clearly, changes your judgment of speed and distances, reduces your ability to recover from the glare of headlights, and often reduces your inhibitions and makes you more likely to take risks.
17. When driving in bad weather, drivers should:
Explanation
When driving on wet roads, drivers should increase their following distance.
18. When merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:
Explanation
You should enter a freeway at or near the speed of traffic, unless the speed of traffic exceeds the legal speed limit.
19. Which of the following signs is rectangular?
Explanation
Regulation signs are normally white rectangles with black lettering or symbols. These signs may give information about various kinds of special rules, including speed limits.
20. You may cross double solid yellow lines:
Explanation
