2025 New York Permit Test 6
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in New York. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for New York please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/new-york/car.
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15. The maximum posted speed limit should be driven only:
Explanation
The posted maximum speed limit is the fastest legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions. It is safest to drive at the same speed as surrounding traffic, up to the maximum speed limit. Maintaining a safe speed at all times is a responsibility shared by all motorists.
16. How many alcoholic drinks does it take to affect your driving ability?
Explanation
It is not advisable to drive after drinking any amount of alcohol. Even a single drink will affect your ability to drive safely.
17. A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:
Explanation
A solid yellow line next to your lane means that passing is not permitted from your direction.
18. What does a single dashed white line separating traffic mean?
Explanation
White lines separate lanes of traffic that are moving in the same direction. Dashed white lines may be crossed to pass or change lanes, if it is safe to do so.
19. A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must:
Explanation
A flashing red light means that you must stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians, and go only when it is safe. At a railroad crossing, a flashing red light indicates that a train is approaching. Yield to the train, and go only when the lights have stopped flashing and all other active warning devices deactivate.
20. Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:
Explanation
Drinking coffee will not reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). While it may help you to stay awake, it cannot change your BAC or make you sober.
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