NEW YORK DMV PERMIT TEST 2026 200 Official-Style Questions & Answers

Road Signs & Signals (1–40)

Red octagon means? Stop.

Yellow diamond sign warns of? Hazards ahead.

Flashing red light means? Stop, then proceed when safe.

Flashing yellow light means? Proceed with caution.

Solid yellow line means? No passing.

Broken yellow line means? Passing allowed with caution.

Solid white line means? Lane changes discouraged.

Broken white line means? Lane changes permitted.

Orange signs indicate? Construction zones.

Pentagon sign indicates? School zone or crossing.

Triangle sign means? Yield.

Round sign warns of? Railroad crossing.

Green signs provide? Directional guidance.

Blue signs indicate? Motorist services.

Brown signs indicate? Recreation/parks.

Red X lane signal means? Lane closed.

Green arrow means? Protected movement.

Yellow arrow means? Prepare to stop.

Do Not Enter sign means? Entry prohibited.

Wrong Way sign warns of? Wrong direction.

Railroad crossbuck means? Yield to trains.

Stop line indicates? Where to stop.

Chevron signs indicate? Sharp curves.

Advisory speed sign color? Yellow.

HOV sign color? White/black.

School speed sign color? Yellow-green.

No U-turn sign means? U-turn prohibited.

Lane reduction sign color? Yellow.

Merging traffic sign color? Yellow.

Divided highway begins means? Median starts.

Divided highway ends means? Median ends.

Slippery when wet sign? Road slippery when wet.

Pedestrian crossing sign color? Yellow-green.

Stop ahead sign color? Yellow.

Yield ahead sign color? Yellow.

Signal ahead sign color? Yellow.

Low clearance sign warns of? Height restriction.

Detour sign color? Orange.

Emergency info sign color? Blue.

Rest area sign color? Blue.

Right-of-Way Rules (41–70)

Four-way stop rule? First vehicle goes.

Tie at stop? Vehicle on the right.

Left turn must yield to? Oncoming traffic.

Entering roadway must? Yield to traffic.

Pedestrians in crosswalk? Have right-of-way.

Emergency vehicles require? Pull over and stop.

T-intersection rule? Through traffic has ROW.

Roundabout entry must? Yield to traffic inside.

School bus red lights mean? Stop in both directions.

Funeral procession rule? Yield when identified.

Uncontrolled intersection rule? Yield to the right.

Driveway exit rule? Yield to roadway.

Blind intersection? Slow and yield.

Railroad crossing rule? Yield to trains.

Pedestrian with white cane? Must yield.

Bike lane crossing? Yield to cyclists.

Alley exit rule? Yield.

Private road to public? Yield.

Right on red allowed? After stop unless posted.

Green arrow gives? Exclusive right-of-way.

Stop sign requirement? Full stop.

Yield sign requirement? Slow and yield.

School crossing guard? Obey signals.

Construction flagger? Obey directions.

Train vs vehicle? Train has ROW.

Emergency scene passing? Slow and move over.

Pedestrian outside crosswalk? Yield when necessary.

Motorcycle considered? A full vehicle.

Bicyclist rights? Same as motor vehicles.

Horse-drawn vehicle? Yield and pass safely.

Speed Limits (71–90)

School zone speed? 20 mph.

Residential speed limit? 25 mph.

Business district speed? 30 mph unless posted.

NY interstate max speed? 65 mph.

Rural highway speed? 55 mph.

Rain requires? Reduced speed.

Advisory speed signs mean? Recommended speed.

Work zone fines? Increased penalties.

Night driving rule? Stop within headlight distance.

Minimum speed rule? Must not impede traffic.

School zone enforcement? When lights/signs present.

Urban freeway speed? Posted limits.

Rural freeway speed? Up to 65 mph.

Approaching hazards? Slow down.

Curve speed signs? Advisory.

Speeding consequences? Tickets/points.

Passing speed allowed? Must not exceed limit.

Weather impact? Adjust speed.

Work zone speed signs? Mandatory.

Too fast for conditions? Illegal.

Traffic Laws & Safe Driving (91–130)

Right on red? Allowed unless prohibited.

Left on red? One-way to one-way only.

Headlights required when? Visibility <1,000 ft.

Seat belts required for? All occupants.

Child restraint law? Required by age/size.

Turn signal distance? 100 feet.

Lane change signal? Required.

Following distance? Two to three seconds.

Passing on right allowed? When roadway permits.

Passing on solid line? Prohibited.

Center turn lane use? Left turns only.

U-turn allowed? When safe and legal.

Headlights in rain? Required.

High beam dim distance? 500 ft.

Horn use? Warning only.

Wet road braking? Increase distance.

Skid response? Steer into skid.

Hydroplaning response? Ease off gas.

Texting while driving? Illegal.

Move Over law? Required.

School bus yellow lights? Prepare to stop.

School bus red lights? Stop both directions.

Railroad crossing stop? When signals active.

Stop line position? Before crosswalk.

Backing safety? Check surroundings.

Shoulder driving? Emergency only.

Tailgating is? Illegal.

Handicap parking misuse? Illegal.

Blocking intersection? Illegal.

Cell phone handheld use? Prohibited.

Open container law? Illegal for drivers.

Littering? Illegal.

Fog driving? Use low beams.

Lane arrows mean? Mandatory movement.

Traffic citation requires? Court or payment.

Crash reporting? Required for injury/damage.

Insurance required? Yes.

Proof of insurance? Must carry.

License on person? Required.

Traffic control devices? Must obey.

Alcohol, Drugs & DUI (131–150)

Legal BAC 21+? 0.08%.

Under 21 BAC? 0.02%.

Refuse chemical test? License revocation.

DUI penalties? Fines, jail, suspension.

Implied consent? Agree to testing.

Drug impairment? DUI applies.

Prescription drugs? DUI applies.

Open container penalty? Fine/arrest.

Zero tolerance applies to? Under 21.

Sobriety checkpoints? Legal in NY.

BAC rises with? Time/amount consumed.

Coffee lowers BAC? No.

Cold shower lowers BAC? No.

Designated driver role? Remain sober.

Commercial driver BAC? 0.04%.

DUI with injury? Felony.

Field sobriety tests? Voluntary.

Refusal consequences? Immediate penalties.

Repeat DUI penalties? Increase.

Ignition interlock? Court ordered.

Parking Laws (151–170)

Fire hydrant distance? 15 feet.

Parking on bridge? Prohibited.

Parking in intersection? Prohibited.

Parking on sidewalk? Illegal.

Parking against traffic? Illegal.

Parking near driveway? Prohibited.

Hill parking wheels? Turn properly.

Blue curb means? Disabled parking.

Red curb means? No stopping.

White curb means? Passenger loading.

Yellow curb means? Commercial loading.

No Parking sign? No parking.

No Stopping sign? No stopping.

Fire lane? No parking.

Blocking mailbox? Illegal.

Parallel parking distance? Within 12 inches.

Parking near crosswalk? Illegal.

Parking on railroad tracks? Illegal.

Parking in bike lane? Illegal.

Disabled placard misuse? Illegal.

Licensing, Points & Penalties (171–200)

Point system purpose? Track violations.

Speeding points depend on? Speed over limit.

Excess points result in? Suspension.

Learner permit age? 16.

Permit supervision? Licensed adult 21+.

Night restriction for juniors? Yes.

Graduated license stages? Permit, junior, full.

Traffic school benefit? Point reduction.

License renewal period? 8 years.

Vision test required? Yes.

Address change deadline? 10 days.

Lost license replacement? Required.

Driving without license? Illegal.

Insurance lapse penalty? Suspension.

Crash with injury? Report immediately.

Leaving accident scene? Felony if injury.

False info to police? Crime.

Reckless driving? Criminal offense.

Careless driving? Traffic violation.

Racing on highways? Illegal.

Point removal time? Varies.

Out-of-state violations? May count.

Commercial license separate? Yes.

Medical condition reporting? Required.

Suspension appeal? Possible.

Conditional license? Possible.

Court appearance required? When ordered.

Failure to pay ticket? Suspension.

Driving is a? Privilege.

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