2026 New York DMV Tests & Permit Practice – 100% Trust Score

Two-thirds of all deer/vehicle collisions happen during the months of October, November, and December. This is also breeding season when deer are most actively traveling about. Daily deer activity peaks at dawn and dusk, which often is peak commuter traveling times.

Special above the pavement lights are sometimes used to indicate which lanes of a highway can be used at certain times:

• Steady red X: Do not drive in this lane.
• Steady yellow X: Move from this lane.
• Flashing yellow X: This lane can only be used for a left turn.
• Green arrow: You can use this lane.

Do not cut abruptly in front of a large vehicle. Large vehicles are not as maneuverable as cars. They take longer to stop. Cutting into the open space in front of a truck removes the truck driver’s cushion of safety.

When you exit, take a few additional seconds to decrease speed and exit behind a large vehicle. Do not try to beat a truck to a highway exit or a single-lane construction zone.

When you pass, do not pull in front of it unless you can see the whole front of the vehicle in your mirror.

The law requires you to be careful when you approach a horse being ridden or walked along a road. You must drive at an acceptable speed and at an acceptable distance away from the horse. It is illegal to sound your horn when you approach or pass a horse.

If a tire blows out, hold the steering wheel firmly, and ease your foot off the gas pedal. If your vehicle skids, handle it as you would on ice or snow. Do not use your brake until your vehicle is under control. Get off the road as soon as it safe to do so.

Things like coffee, exercise and cold showers cannot reduce your BAC and the effects of alcohol. If you regularly go to social events with the same group of friends, rotate drivers. Each friend takes a turn being the designated driver who does not drink any alcohol. Make plans ahead of time, before you start drinking. Another suggestion is to call a cab or use public transportation.

The best thing is to avoid drinking.

There is no alcohol concentration at which it is considered safe to operate a vehicle.

You are more at risk when driving through the night or at times when you are normally asleep.

The body naturally wants to sleep at night. Most drivers are less alert at night, especially after midnight. You may not be able to see hazards or react as quickly as when you are rested and alert.

This question asked what you should not do.

Service signs are blue with white letters or symbol. They show the location of services, like rest areas, gas stations, camping or medical facilities.

A vehicle that enters a roadway from a driveway, private road or another put that is not a roadway, must stop and yield the right-of-way to traffic on the roadway and to pedestrians. NY Code 29:1177

Two-way Traffic. This sign tells you that you are leaving a divided roadway and will be driving on a two-way highway. The sign may also be used along such a road to alert you to oncoming traffic on the same roadway.

When required to stop because of a sign or signal, you must come to a stop before the stop line, if there is one. If not, you must stop before entering the crosswalk. If there is no stop line or crosswalk, you must stop before entering the intersection, at the point nearest the intersection that gives you a view of traffic on the intersecting roadway.

You must glance over your shoulder to be sure no one is in the blind spot.

Eight-sided red stop signs mean you must make a full stop. Stop before entering a crosswalk or at a white limit line. If a crosswalk or limit line is not painted on the street, stop at the corner without entering the intersection.

Merge sign. You are approaching a point where other traffic lanes come together with your lane. Watch for traffic from that direction.

Directions given by traffic officers take precedence over signs, signals, or pavement markings.

If a traffic officer signals you to stop at a green light, for example, you must stop. If an officer signals you to drive through a red light or stop sign, you must do so. Among those authorized to direct traffic are police officers, peace officers such as on-duty auxiliary or fire police, highway work area flag persons, and school crossing guards.

Bicyclists have the right to share the road and travel in the same direction as motor vehicles. Give them room and slow down. Air pressure from a quickly passing vehicle can throw them off balance. Pass a bicyclist only when it can be done safely.

A driver who approaches an intersection must yield the right-of-way to traffic that is in the intersection. You cannot enter an intersection if traffic is backed up on the other side and you cannot get completely through the intersection. Wait until traffic ahead clears, so you do not block the intersection.

You cannot park, stop, or stand on the roadside of a parked vehicle (this is known as double parking).

You must obey the speed limit.

You may NOT exceed the speed limit when passing.