New York Driver's Handbook, Section 11: Sharing the Road
Pedestrians, bicyclists, skaters, motorcycles, mopeds, large vehicles, slow-moving vehicles, ATVs and horses.
Summary written by MyPermitExam from the official handbook, MV-21 (9/25). Not a copy of the handbook. Checked Oct 2026. Not affiliated with the DMV. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21)
Key rules
- Blind pedestrians with a guide dog or cane always have the right-of-way; yield to pedestrians at every crosswalk. p. 67
- Bicycles at night need a headlight (500 feet) and red taillight (300 feet); riders 1 to 13 must wear helmets. p. 69
- Trucks have deep blind spots behind, on both sides and up to 20 feet in front; never pass close behind a backing truck. p. 74
- Pass horses slowly and at a distance; honking near them is illegal. p. 76