New York Permit Practice Test 4
25 questions written from the New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
A pedestrian with a white cane or guide dog is crossing at a crosswalk against the signal. What must you do?
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About this test
These questions were written from the New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) (MV-21). 11 of the 20 New York questions in this test cover rules that are specific to New York or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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A pedestrian with a white cane or guide dog is crossing at a crosswalk against the signal. What must you do?
- A Proceed, since the signal is in your favor
- B Honk to warn the pedestrian to go back
- C Drive around the pedestrian slowly
- D Yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian
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D. Yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian
New York law gives blind pedestrians with a guide dog or white or metal cane the right-of-way at marked or unmarked crosswalks, even when the signals or other rules are not in their favor.
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A solid yellow line and a broken yellow line divide the road, and the solid line is on your side. When may you cross it?
- A Any time you want to pass slower traffic
- B Whenever there is no oncoming traffic
- C Only to pass a vehicle going under the speed limit
- D Only to make a left turn into a driveway
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D. Only to make a left turn into a driveway
When the solid line is on your side, you may not pass or cross except to turn left into a driveway. Drivers on the broken-line side may pass when it is safe.
How far ahead does New York law require you to signal before turning or changing lanes?
- A At least 50 feet
- B At least 100 feet
- C At least 200 feet
- D At least 500 feet
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B. At least 100 feet
New York requires a turn or lane-change signal, by turn lights or hand signals, at least 100 feet ahead. Signaling before you brake gives drivers behind you more warning.
You are 19 and hold a New York learner permit. Who may supervise your practice driving?
- A A licensed driver at least 21 years old, seated in the front seat
- B Any licensed driver at least 18 years old in the vehicle
- C Any licensed driver, seated anywhere in the vehicle
- D A licensed driver at least 25 years old with five years of experience
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A. A licensed driver at least 21 years old, seated in the front seat
Every permit holder must be supervised by a driver who is at least 21, holds a license valid for the type of vehicle being driven, and sits in the front seat. Drivers under 18 with a junior permit face extra regional limits on who may supervise them.
When must you switch from high beams to low beams?
- A Within 1,000 feet of an oncoming vehicle or 500 feet of one ahead
- B Within 200 feet of an oncoming vehicle or 100 feet of one ahead
- C Only when the other driver flashes the headlights
- D Within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or 200 feet of a vehicle you are following
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D. Within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or 200 feet of a vehicle you are following
Use low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 200 feet of a vehicle ahead, even in another lane. You should also dim for approaching pedestrians.