New York DMV Permit Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 7

Oefenexamen 7 van 8 voor New York DMV Permit Practice Test: 20 extra vragen met antwoorden en uitleg.

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New York
205 vragen
Gecontroleerd op 10 oktober 2026

Vraag 1 van 20
Which of these makes your stopping distance longer?
- A wet or icy road
- Driving more slowly
- Tires with deep tread
- Paying full attention
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. A wet or icy road
Wet, snowy and icy roads give your tires less grip, so it takes longer to stop. Slow down and leave more space.
Vraag 2 van 20
What should you do when you see this sign?
- Speed up to cross the intersection
- Keep going straight
- Get ready to stop or turn; your road ends and you must turn left or right
- Make a U-turn
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Get ready to stop or turn; your road ends and you must turn left or right
The T shape shows that your road ends at a cross street. Slow down and be ready to yield or stop before you turn.
Vraag 3 van 20
Why should you avoid making a U-turn near the top of a hill or on a curve?
- It wears out your tires
- Your turn signal will not work
- It uses too much fuel
- Other drivers may not see you in time to stop
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. Other drivers may not see you in time to stop
U-turns are unsafe where other drivers cannot see your vehicle from far away, such as near hilltops and curves.
Vraag 4 van 20
On a freeway with two or more lanes going your way, what is the left lane mainly for?
- Stopping in an emergency
- Passing
- Slow vehicles
- Trucks only
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Passing
Keep right except to pass. If many vehicles pass you on the right, move right and let them go by on the left.
Vraag 5 van 20
What does this sign mean?
- Always come to a full stop
- The road narrows ahead
- Merge without slowing down
- Slow down and let traffic and pedestrians go first; stop if needed
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. Slow down and let traffic and pedestrians go first; stop if needed
A triangle pointing down means yield. Slow down, give the right-of-way, and stop only if you must.
Vraag 6 van 20
When should you leave more than your normal following distance?
- Only when the road is dry and clear
- In bad weather or when following a large truck
- Only on city streets
- When you are in a hurry
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. In bad weather or when following a large truck
Add more space in rain, snow or fog, and behind large trucks that block your view.
Vraag 7 van 20
What does this sign mean?
- Heavy vehicles must keep right
- The lane is closed
- Only vehicles with two or more people may use this lane
- Trucks only
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Only vehicles with two or more people may use this lane
HOV means high-occupancy vehicle. 2+ means at least two people, counting the driver.
Vraag 8 van 20
In a state where marijuana is legal, may you drive after using it?
- Yes, if you have a medical card
- Yes, but only during the day
- No, driving while impaired by any drug is illegal
- Yes, as long as you feel fine
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. No, driving while impaired by any drug is illegal
Impairment from marijuana is treated like impairment from any other drug. Do not use it before driving.
Vraag 9 van 20
What do green signs like this one show?
- Rules you must obey
- Places to get gas and food
- Directions and distances to places
- Road work ahead
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Directions and distances to places
Green guide signs show routes, directions and distances in miles.
Vraag 10 van 20
When is it right to use your high-beam headlights?
- On dark, open roads when no vehicles are close ahead or coming toward you
- In fog
- In busy city traffic
- When following another car closely
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. On dark, open roads when no vehicles are close ahead or coming toward you
High beams help you see farther on dark roads, but dim them for oncoming traffic and when following another vehicle.
Vraag 11 van 20
What should you do when you see this sign?
- Slow down and watch for deer, especially at dawn and dusk
- Turn off your headlights so deer are not blinded
- Honk your horn the whole time
- Swerve sharply if you see a deer
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. Slow down and watch for deer, especially at dawn and dusk
Deer are most active at dawn and dusk. If one appears, brake firmly and stay in your lane rather than swerving.
Vraag 12 van 20
The gates at a railroad crossing are coming down. What should you do?
- Speed up and go under the gates
- Stop on the tracks until the gates rise
- Stop and wait until the gates are up and the lights stop flashing
- Drive around the gates if you cannot see a train
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Stop and wait until the gates are up and the lights stop flashing
Never drive around or under lowered or lowering gates. Wait until they are fully up.
Vraag 13 van 20
Car A and Car B reach this intersection, which has no signs or signals, at about the same time. Which car must yield?
- Whichever car is going faster
- Car B
- Neither car; both may go at once
- Car A
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. Car A
At an uncontrolled intersection, if two cars arrive together, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Car B is on Car A's right, so Car A must yield.
Vraag 14 van 20
A police officer directing traffic waves you through a red light. What should you do?
- Follow the officer's directions
- Turn right instead
- Honk to check that the officer means you
- Stay stopped until the light turns green
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. Follow the officer's directions
Directions from a police officer directing traffic override traffic lights, signs and pavement markings.
Vraag 15 van 20
What does this sign mean?
- A school crossing guard is ahead
- A flagger is ahead; slow down and follow the flagger's signals
- A pedestrian crossing is ahead
- A parade is ahead
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. A flagger is ahead; slow down and follow the flagger's signals
A flagger controls traffic in a work zone with a STOP/SLOW paddle or a flag. Obey the flagger's directions.
Vraag 16 van 20
What does this sign mean?
- A YIELD sign is ahead; be ready to slow down or stop
- No passing
- A railroad crossing is ahead
- Merge into the next lane now
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. A YIELD sign is ahead; be ready to slow down or stop
Slow down so you can yield to traffic at the YIELD sign ahead.
Vraag 17 van 20
You park facing uphill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?
- Toward the curb
- Away from the curb, so the tire rests against the curb if the car rolls back
- It does not matter if the parking brake is set
- Straight ahead
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Away from the curb, so the tire rests against the curb if the car rolls back
Uphill with a curb, turn your wheels toward the center of the road and let the front tire gently touch the curb.
Vraag 18 van 20
Your gas pedal sticks while you are driving. What should you do?
- Reach down with your hand while driving fast
- Pump the gas pedal hard
- Shift to neutral, brake, and pull off the road when it is safe
- Turn the key off right away
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Shift to neutral, brake, and pull off the road when it is safe
Shifting to neutral cuts power to the wheels. Turning off the ignition could lock the steering.
Vraag 19 van 20
How far should you sit from the air bag in the steering wheel?
- At least 3 feet
- As close as you can
- At least 10 inches
- At least 2 inches
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. At least 10 inches
Sit at least 10 inches from the air bag cover, as long as you can still control the vehicle safely.
Vraag 20 van 20
What color are the signs that warn of road work ahead?
- Blue
- Brown
- Green
- Orange
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. Orange
Orange signs are used for work zones and other temporary traffic control. Slow down and watch for workers.

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