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New York DMV Permit Practice Test 2026: Practice test 3

Practice test 3 of 8 for the New York DMV Permit Practice Test: 20 more questions with answers and explanations.

  1. Question 1 of 20

    Your car has anti-lock brakes (ABS). How should you brake in an emergency?
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    Answer: B. Press the brake pedal firmly and keep pressing

    With ABS, press hard and hold steady pressure. The system pumps the brakes for you and lets you steer.

  2. Question 2 of 20

    What does this sign mean?
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    Answer: C. U-turns are not allowed here

    A red circle with a slash means the action shown is not allowed. Here you may not make a U-turn.

  3. Question 3 of 20

    Where is this pennant-shaped sign placed?
    NOPASSINGZONE
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    Answer: D. On the left side of the road

    The yellow pennant is posted on the left side of two-lane roads, where you look before passing. It marks the start of a no-passing zone.

  4. Question 4 of 20

    Only one kind of sign has this shape. What is the shape called?
    STOP
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    Answer: B. Octagon (8 sides)

    The eight-sided octagon is used only for STOP signs, so you can recognize it even from behind or when it is covered with snow.

  5. Question 5 of 20

    You are passing a car. When is it safe to return to your lane?
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    Answer: D. When you can see the front of the car you passed in your rearview mirror

    Return to your lane only when you can see the whole front of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

  6. Question 6 of 20

    Which signs use this round shape?
    RR
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    Answer: B. Railroad crossing advance warning signs

    In the United States the circle shape is used for the railroad advance warning sign.

  7. Question 7 of 20

    At night, a car is coming toward you, as shown. When should you switch from high beams to low beams?
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    Answer: C. When it is within 500 feet

    State laws generally require low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle, so you do not blind the other driver.

  8. Question 8 of 20

    You have parked on the street. What should you do before opening your door on the traffic side?
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    Answer: C. Check behind you for bicyclists and cars

    Opening a door into the path of a bicyclist can cause a serious crash. Look back before you open it.

  9. Question 9 of 20

    Where are a large truck's blind spots, or No-Zones?
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    Answer: A. In front, behind and along both sides

    Large trucks and buses have big blind spots on all four sides. Do not stay in them.

  10. Question 10 of 20

    A driver holds the left arm straight out the window. What does this hand signal mean?
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    Answer: B. Left turn

    The left arm held straight out means a left turn.

  11. Question 11 of 20

    You see this orange and red triangle on the back of a farm tractor. What does it mean?
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    Answer: A. The vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic, so slow down early

    The slow-moving vehicle emblem is used on farm equipment, construction equipment and animal-drawn vehicles.

  12. Question 12 of 20

    A train has just passed a crossing with more than one track. What should you do before you go?
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    Answer: C. Make sure no other train is coming on another track

    A second train can be hidden by the first one. Wait until the lights stop and you can see that all tracks are clear.

  13. Question 13 of 20

    Must you yield to a pedestrian crossing at an intersection that has no painted crosswalk lines?
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    Answer: C. Yes, most intersections have unmarked crosswalks where pedestrians have the right-of-way

    Pedestrians have the right-of-way in both marked and unmarked crosswalks.

  14. Question 14 of 20

    When is the road often most slippery in the rain?
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    Answer: A. In the first minutes after rain starts

    When rain begins, it mixes with oil and dirt on the road and makes a slick film. Slow down right away.

  15. Question 15 of 20

    At a four-way stop, you and a car facing you stop at the same time. You want to turn left and the other driver is going straight. Who should go first?
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    Answer: C. The driver going straight

    A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic that is going straight or turning right.

  16. Question 16 of 20

    In almost every state, an adult driver age 21 or older is breaking the law if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is at or above what level?
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    Answer: D. 0.08%

    It is illegal in every state except Utah to drive with a BAC of 0.08% or higher. Utah's limit is 0.05%, and stricter limits apply to younger and commercial drivers.

  17. Question 17 of 20

    What does this sign mean?
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    Answer: C. A roundabout is ahead; slow down and drive counterclockwise

    At a roundabout, yield to traffic already in the circle and travel counterclockwise, to the right of the center island.

  18. Question 18 of 20

    What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
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    Answer: B. Slow down and go through with caution

    A flashing yellow light is a warning. You may go, but slow down and watch for traffic and pedestrians.

  19. Question 19 of 20

    You see this sign while driving in the rain. What should you do?
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    Answer: D. Slow down and avoid sudden braking or sharp turns

    Wet roads can make your tires lose grip. Slow down, leave more space, and steer and brake gently.

  20. Question 20 of 20

    An emergency vehicle (1) is stopped on the shoulder with its lights flashing. What should you do in Car 2?
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    Answer: D. Move over one lane if it is safe; if not, slow down

    Move Over laws require you to change to a lane away from a stopped emergency vehicle when safe, or slow down if you cannot.

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