New York Permit Practice Test: Lanes, Turns and Passing (2026)

Question 1 of 15

How far ahead must you signal a turn or lane change in New York?

1. At least 100 feet
2. At least 25 feet
3. At least 500 feet

Question 2 of 15

While waiting to turn left, why should you keep your wheels straight?

1. To save fuel
2. If hit from behind, you will not be pushed into oncoming traffic
3. It is required on the road test only

Question 3 of 15

You turn left from a one-way road onto another one-way road with two lanes. Which lane must you enter?

1. The right lane
2. Either lane
3. The left lane

Question 4 of 15

How should you make a right turn?

1. Get as far right as possible and turn into the right lane, without wide sweeping turns
2. Swing wide into the left lane
3. From the center lane

Question 5 of 15

Where is a U-turn illegal in New York?

1. On any two-way street
2. Where drivers cannot see you from 500 feet in either direction, such as near hilltops or curves
3. Only at night

Question 6 of 15

From which lane may you make a U-turn?

1. From the right lane
2. From the shoulder
3. From the left part of the lane nearest the center line

Question 7 of 15

You may not pass on the left if you cannot return to your lane before an oncoming vehicle comes within how many feet?

1. 200 feet
2. 50 feet
3. 1,000 feet

Question 8 of 15

May you exceed the speed limit to pass another vehicle?

1. Yes, briefly
2. No, never
3. Yes, on highways

Question 9 of 15

Before returning to the right lane after passing, what should you see in your interior mirror?

1. Its rear bumper
2. Nothing; just signal
3. The front bumper of the vehicle you passed

Question 10 of 15

Another vehicle is passing you on the left. What should you do?

1. Slow down slightly and stay centered in your lane
2. Speed up
3. Move to the left

Question 11 of 15

How far before an expressway exit ramp must you signal?

1. At least 10 feet
2. At least 100 feet
3. At least one mile

Question 12 of 15

You entered the expressway in the wrong direction. What should you do?

1. Back up on the ramp
2. Cross the median
3. Stay on until the next exit

Question 13 of 15

The expressway entrance lane is too short to reach traffic speed. What is the safest way to enter?

1. Stop, wait for a large gap, then enter and accelerate quickly
2. Enter slowly and force your way in
3. Use the shoulder to speed up

Question 14 of 15

Roundabouts are designed to keep speeds within them at or below what?

1. 50 mph
2. 30 mph
3. 15 mph

Question 15 of 15

A bicyclist is riding in the lane ahead of you inside a roundabout. What should you do?

1. Pass it quickly
2. Honk so it moves over
3. Do not pass the bicycle in the roundabout