NYC DMV PERMIT TEST
QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
1. What does a solid red traffic light mean?
A. Slow down
B. Stop completely
C. Proceed with caution
D. Turn right only
Answer: B
Explanation: A red light means you must come to a complete stop until it turns
green.
2. When may you turn right on a red light in New York City?
A. Never
B. Only when a sign prohibits it
C. After a full stop unless a sign says “No Turn on Red”
D. Only at night
Answer: C
Explanation: Right turns on red are allowed after stopping unless specifically
prohibited.
,3. What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21+ in NY?
A. 0.10%
B. 0.08%
C. 0.05%
D. 0.02%
Answer: B
Explanation: 0.08% is the legal limit for drivers 21 and older.
4. A flashing yellow traffic light means:
A. Stop immediately
B. Speed up
C. Proceed with caution
D. Traffic light is broken
Answer: C
Explanation: A flashing yellow means slow down and proceed carefully.
5. What should you do at a stop sign?
A. Slow down and proceed
B. Stop only if traffic is present
C. Come to a complete stop before the line
D. Honk and proceed
Answer: C
Explanation: A full stop is required at all stop signs.
6. How far must you park from a fire hydrant in NYC?
, A. 5 feet
B. 10 feet
C. 15 feet
D. 20 feet
Answer: B
Explanation: Parking must be at least 10 feet away.
7. When are headlights required?
A. Only at night
B. From sunset to sunrise and during low visibility
C. Only in rain
D. Only on highways
Answer: B
Explanation: Headlights must be used at night and in poor visibility conditions.
8. What is the speed limit in NYC unless otherwise posted?
A. 25 mph
B. 30 mph
C. 35 mph
D. 40 mph
Answer: A
Explanation: NYC default speed limit is 25 mph.
9. What does a double solid yellow line mean?
A. Passing allowed both ways
B. Passing allowed in one direction
QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
1. What does a solid red traffic light mean?
A. Slow down
B. Stop completely
C. Proceed with caution
D. Turn right only
Answer: B
Explanation: A red light means you must come to a complete stop until it turns
green.
2. When may you turn right on a red light in New York City?
A. Never
B. Only when a sign prohibits it
C. After a full stop unless a sign says “No Turn on Red”
D. Only at night
Answer: C
Explanation: Right turns on red are allowed after stopping unless specifically
prohibited.
,3. What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21+ in NY?
A. 0.10%
B. 0.08%
C. 0.05%
D. 0.02%
Answer: B
Explanation: 0.08% is the legal limit for drivers 21 and older.
4. A flashing yellow traffic light means:
A. Stop immediately
B. Speed up
C. Proceed with caution
D. Traffic light is broken
Answer: C
Explanation: A flashing yellow means slow down and proceed carefully.
5. What should you do at a stop sign?
A. Slow down and proceed
B. Stop only if traffic is present
C. Come to a complete stop before the line
D. Honk and proceed
Answer: C
Explanation: A full stop is required at all stop signs.
6. How far must you park from a fire hydrant in NYC?
, A. 5 feet
B. 10 feet
C. 15 feet
D. 20 feet
Answer: B
Explanation: Parking must be at least 10 feet away.
7. When are headlights required?
A. Only at night
B. From sunset to sunrise and during low visibility
C. Only in rain
D. Only on highways
Answer: B
Explanation: Headlights must be used at night and in poor visibility conditions.
8. What is the speed limit in NYC unless otherwise posted?
A. 25 mph
B. 30 mph
C. 35 mph
D. 40 mph
Answer: A
Explanation: NYC default speed limit is 25 mph.
9. What does a double solid yellow line mean?
A. Passing allowed both ways
B. Passing allowed in one direction
