New York Car / Permit Practice Test 8

1.Another driver is following you too closely (tailgating). What is the safest response?

Brake suddenly to warn themSpeed up to get away from themIncrease the space in front of you and, if safe, let them passIgnore it and keep the same following distance

2.While driving you see a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a gently curving arrow. What does it indicate?

The road curves gently ahead in the direction shown.Livestock may be on or crossing the road ahead.A yield sign is ahead; be prepared to yield.The road is slippery when wet; slow down and avoid hard braking.

3.New York law requires your headlights to be on:

Only on interstate highwaysOnly when it is completely darkFrom a half-hour after sunset to a half-hour before sunrise, and whenever you use your wipers for rain, snow, or fogOnly when other drivers flash their lights at you

4.Which statement about prescription and over-the-counter medicines is true for drivers in New York?

They never affect your ability to driveThey can impair driving, and you can be charged for driving while impaired by themThey are only a problem if combined with alcoholThey are legal to use, so they cannot affect a driving charge

5.A five-sided (pentagon-shaped) sign warns you that you are near:

A hospitalA school zone or school crossingA dead-end streetA toll plaza

6.A large truck ahead of you signals a right turn and swings wide to the left first. What should you do?

Pass on the right, between the truck and the curbWait behind the truck and do not try to squeeze past on the rightSound your horn so the truck hurriesMove up beside the truck's right side

7.While driving you see a white rectangular sign reading 'SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT'. What does it indicate?

Come to a complete stop at the stop line or crosswalk, then proceed only when it is safe.Slower vehicles must stay in the right lane so faster traffic can pass.The maximum legal speed in ideal conditions; slow down for weather, traffic, or road conditions.You may not turn left at this location.

8.You are turning left at an intersection with a green light (no green arrow). Who must you yield to?

Only large trucksNo one, because the green light gives you the right-of-wayOnly vehicles behind youOncoming traffic and pedestrians

9.What should you do just before you change lanes on a highway?

Rely only on your rear-view mirrorChange lanes quickly so you spend less time between lanesSignal, check your mirrors, and glance over your shoulder to check the blind spotSpeed up and hope the other lane is clear

10.How far from a crosswalk at an intersection must you stay when you park or stand?

5 feet10 feet40 feet20 feet