New York permit test: turning & signaling
Turn lanes, turn signals, hand signals, U-turns and turns on red. 4 questions.
How far ahead does New York law require you to signal before turning or changing lanes?
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Sample turning & signaling questions
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.
While waiting in an intersection to turn left, why should you keep your wheels pointed straight ahead?
- A So a crash from behind won't push you into oncoming traffic
- B So you can see oncoming traffic and pedestrians more clearly
- C So the turn signal stays on
- D So you use less fuel while waiting
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A. So a crash from behind won't push you into oncoming traffic
Keep your wheels straight until you actually start to turn. If you are hit from behind with your wheels turned left, your car could be pushed into oncoming traffic.
Where is a U-turn illegal in New York?
- A On any two-way street with a green arrow
- B In a business district of New York City
- C On a residential street with clear views
- D On any road that has a center line
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B. In a business district of New York City
U-turns are illegal in NYC business districts, in school zones, where NO U-TURN signs are posted, on limited-access expressways, and where other drivers cannot see you from 500 feet away.
You may not make a U-turn near a hilltop or curve if other drivers cannot see your vehicle from how far away?
- A 100 feet
- B 500 feet
- C 200 feet
- D 1,000 feet
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B. 500 feet
A U-turn is illegal near the top of a hill, a curve, or anywhere other drivers cannot see your vehicle from 500 feet in either direction. Drivers need that distance to see you and stop.