New York permit test: conditions, emergencies and crashes
Railroad crossings, night, rain, fog, snow and winter driving, deer, vehicle emergencies and what to do after a crash. 8 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Sample conditions, emergencies and crashes questions
1. At what times of day are deer most active and most likely to be hit by vehicles?
- A. Midday
- B. Midnight to 3 a.m.
- C. Dawn and dusk
- D. Late morning
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C. Dawn and dusk
Daily deer activity peaks at dawn and dusk, when visibility is also poor and many people are commuting. Be extra careful at these times.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) (No revision date in extractable text), page 64
2. You are driving on a highway when a front tire suddenly blows out. What should you do first?
- A. Grip the wheel firmly and slowly ease off the gas
- B. Shift into neutral and turn off the engine
- C. Brake hard to stop as fast as possible
- D. Steer quickly onto the shoulder
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A. Grip the wheel firmly and slowly ease off the gas
After a blowout, grip the wheel firmly and gradually lift your foot from the accelerator. Wait to brake until the car is under control, then pull off the road when it is safe.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) (No revision date in extractable text), page 65
3. You are driving on an icy road and the rear of your car starts sliding to the left. Which way should you steer?
- A. To the right, then brake firmly
- B. To the left, the way the rear is sliding
- C. Hold the wheel straight and brake hard
- D. To the right, away from the slide
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B. To the left, the way the rear is sliding
If your rear wheels skid, turn the steering wheel in the direction the vehicle is trying to go: if the rear slides left, steer left. Be ready to steer back the other way if it slides the opposite direction.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) (No revision date in extractable text), page 64
4. Your right wheels drift off the pavement onto the gravel shoulder. What is the safest way to recover?
- A. Steer sharply back onto the pavement right away
- B. Ease off the gas, brake gently, then return when slowed
- C. Speed up to pull the car back onto the road
- D. Brake hard and steer left at the same time
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B. Ease off the gas, brake gently, then return when slowed
If your wheels leave the pavement, do not swerve back suddenly. Ease off the gas and brake gently; once you have slowed, check traffic behind you and steer carefully back onto the pavement.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) (No revision date in extractable text), page 65