Hardest Questions (New York) (New York) - 2026 DMV Practice Test

Question 1:

You reach an intersection that is not controlled at the same time as a driver on your right, and both of you prepare to go straight. Who has the right-of-way?

You.

No one.

The other driver.

Question 2:

Service signs are ____ with ____ letters and symbols.

blue; white

white; black

green; white

Question 3:

Blind spots are:

Dangerous intersection where the maximum speed limit is 15 MPH or less.

At night, the darkest areas of a road, where emergency flashers should be used.

Areas to the side or rear of a vehicle that the driver cannot see with use of mirrors.

Question 4:

What does this ‘DIP’ sign indicate?

Downgrade ahead. Drivers should go slowly.

Police DIPartment ahead.

There is a Drive-In Parking ahead.

There is a low place in the road.

Question 5:

These are:

route signs.

miles-left signs.

speed limit signs.

Question 6:

If the entrance lane is too short to allow acceleration to expressway speed, you should:

stop and wait for a large space in traffic.

enter the expressway and accelerate quickly.

reduce your speed to 15 MPH or less and blend with traffic.

Question 7:

If your brakes are wet, you can dry them by:

riding the pedal lightly.

pull over to the right and wait until it stops raining.

having them checked by a mechanic.

Question 8:

Left turns on a red light are allowed:

from a one-way street into a one-way street.

Never.

at intersections, after stopping, if the way is clear.

Question 9:

Blind spots around a large vehicle are _________________ than the blind spots around a car.

larger and deeper

less dangerous

narrower and shorter

Question 10:

This sign means:

You may make a U-turn.

Hairpin corner ahead.

You must make a U-turn.

Question 11:

A vehicle that enters a road from a driveway:

has the right-of-way.

must yield to traffic approaching from the right, while it has the right-of-way over vehicles approaching from the left.

must stop and yield the right-of-way to traffic on the roadway and to pedestrians.

Question 12:

If traffic on the other side of an intersection is backed up and you cannot get completely through, you must:

enter the intersection and try to avoid blocking it.

enter the intersection and proceed with caution.

wait until traffic ahead is clear.

Question 13:

A 4-way stop sign means:

The first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first.

Traffic from all four directions must stop.

There are four stop signs at the intersection.

All of the above.

Question 14:

Destination signs are ______ with ____ letters and symbols.

green; white

blue; white

white; black

Question 15:

When the road is slippery, you should:

brake suddenly carefully.

pump your brakes.

press your brakes in slow, steady strokes.

Question 16:

A steady yellow light means:

Be prepared to stop for the red light.

Drive with caution.

Be prepared to go. The light will soon be green.

Question 17:

If a driver follows you too closely, you should:

move to another lane if possible.

activate your stop lights.

brake suddenly.

Question 18:

After you stop for a school bus, you must:

turn off your engine.

pass the bus before the red lights stop flashing.

None of the above.

Question 19:

When they see this sign, drivers:

should be prepared to make sharp turns at a high speed.

need to be prepared to turn right and then left quickly.

should not speed up or brake quickly.

Question 20:

What does this road sign indicate?

Drivers have the right of way over bikes turning left.

Vehicles turning left must yield to bikes entering a right turn lane.

Motor vehicles entering an exclusive right-turn lane must weave across bicycle traffic in bicycle lanes.

Question 21:

The traffic light is green and you want to drive straight through an intersection. If a car is already in the intersection and is making a turn, you must:

enter the intersection and then stop.

drive through the intersection. You have the right-of-way.

let that car complete its turn before you enter the intersection.

Question 22:

Parking is not allowed:

in an intersection, unless permitted by signs.

within 300 feet of a pedestrian safety area.

on public roads

Question 23:

What does this sign indicate?

The highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways.

Winding road ahead. Drive with caution.

Drivers will soon be on a roadway with two-way traffic.

Question 24:

Your red traffic signal changes to green while a pedestrian is crossing in your traffic lane. The right of way should be given:

by the pedestrian, but only when vehicles are turning left.

by the pedestrian.

to the pedestrian.

Question 25:

Warning signs normally are:

rectangles.

triangles.

diamond-shaped.

Question 26:

The sign in the picture:

is a Construction and Maintenance Traffic Control sign.

is found at most intersections and indicates that drivers must yield to other vehicles.

is displayed on the rear of slow moving vehicles.

Question 27:

When you prepare to make a left turn from a one-way road into a two-way road, you must:

enter the two-way road to the left of its center line.

approach the turn in the right lane or from the right side of a single lane.

approach the turn in the left lane or from the left side of a single lane.

Question 28:

What should you do if an oncoming vehicle crosses the centerline into your path?

Sound your horn, flash your lights, brake, and steer to the right shoulder

Steer left into oncoming traffic lanes

Close your eyes and brace for impact

Accelerate to try to pass them

Question 29:

When parking on a public road, drivers should:

move as far away from traffic as possible.

always park on the left side of the roadway.

All of the above.

Question 30:

This sign indicates:

Warning: drunk drivers.

Winding road. Drive with caution.

The road may be slippery when wet. Drive slowly.

Question 31:

What does a yellow arrow signal mean?

The same as the yellow light, but applies only to movement in the direction of the arrow.

The same as a green light.

Vehicles moving in all directions must stop if they can. The light will soon be red.

Question 32:

Never make a U-turn from:

the lane you’re in.

the right lane.

the left part of the lane nearest to the centerline of the roadway.

Question 33:

When a hazard is seen ahead, reaction distance:

is the sum of perception distance and braking distance.

equals total stopping distance minus perception distance.

is how far a vehicle will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before the driver hits the brakes.

Question 34:

What should drivers do when the red lights begin to flash?

Stop.

Yield.

Slow down.

Question 35:

What should drivers do in case of a brake failure?

Shift to a lower gear.

Tie a white cloth on the left door handle.

Brake lightly.

Question 36:

The ‘One Way’ sign means that:

only vehicles turning left may travel in the direction of the arrow.

there is only one road that turns left at the intersection.

drivers may travel only in the direction of the arrow.

Question 37:

If your gas pedal is stuck, you should:

hook your shoe under the pedal and see if you can free it. If not, shift into neutral and use the brake to slow your vehicle and get off the road.

ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.

turn off the ignition if your vehicle has power steering.

Question 38:

With conventional brakes, the correct way to stop in an emergency situation where traction is lost and the car slides is:

the “Push In” System.

the Anti-Slide System (ASS).

the ASB System.

by pumping the brakes.

Question 39:

Where are pennant signs placed?

On the right side of the road, facing the driver.

On windy roads.

Where a highway is divided into two one-way roadways.

On the left side of the road, facing the driver.

Question 40:

In case of skidding, drivers should NOT:

take their foot off the gas pedal.

pump the brakes gently if they are about to hit something.

tap the gas pedal with their foot.

Question 41:

You should never depend on your mirrors when you prepare to change lanes. Why?

Mirrors leave “blind spots” behind both sides of vehicles.

Mirrors need to be adjusted.

Mirrors are useless.

Question 42:

A flashing red light means:

The same as a STOP sign.

The light will soon change to steady red.

Drive with caution.

Question 43:

What do warning signs mean?

Danger ahead.

Drivers are approaching a location where there is a special rule.

All of the above.

Question 44:

A driver who approaches an intersection:

must yield the right-of-way to traffic already in the intersection.

must drive straight through the intersection, even if another vehicle is already in the intersection.

has the right-of-way over traffic already in the intersection.

Question 45:

If you are blinded by headlights on an approaching vehicle, you should:

avoid looking directly at the bright lights.

glance toward the side of the road, then look quickly ahead to determine the other vehicle’s position.

All of the above.

Question 46:

___________ normally are white rectangles with black letters or symbols.

Warning signs

Destination signs (guide signs)

Regulation signs (regulatory signs)

Question 47:

The yield sign is ___ and white, with ___ letters.

yellow; black

red; red

red; white

Question 48:

What is the first thing to do when you make a three-point turn?

Signal with your left turn signal, then check carefully for traffic coming toward you.

Signal with your right turn signal, then pull over to the right and stop.

Turn left, go across the road so you come to a stop while you face the edge of the road.

Question 49:

If another vehicle passes you on the left, you must:

increase your speed slightly and keep to the right.

decrease your speed, then pull over to the right and stop.

decrease your speed slightly and keep to the right.

Question 50:

You can pass on the right:

when a vehicle ahead makes a right turn.

when a vehicle ahead makes a left turn.

when a vehicle that is approaching from the opposite direction is prepared to turn left.

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