New York Permit Test (DMV Written Test) — All Questions
4 questions
Unless a different limit is posted, the statewide maximum speed limit on New York roads is:
- a.55 mph✓
- b.45 mph
- c.70 mph
- d.35 mph
New York's statewide maximum speed limit is 55 mph unless a higher or lower limit is posted; some controlled-access highways are posted at 65 mph.
The 'basic speed rule' in New York means you must:
- a.Always drive the posted limit exactly
- b.Drive at a speed that is reasonable and prudent for the conditions✓
- c.Never drive below 40 mph
- d.Match the speed of the fastest car
Under the basic speed rule you must never drive faster than is reasonable and prudent for conditions such as rain, fog, traffic or road surface, even when at or below the posted limit.
In rain, snow or fog, a safe following distance should be:
- a.Shorter than normal to keep up
- b.Exactly one car length
- c.The same as on a dry day
- d.Increased, because stopping distances are longer✓
Wet or slippery roads lengthen your stopping distance, so increase your following distance and reduce speed to keep a safe cushion in poor conditions.
If your car begins to skid on a slippery road, you should:
- a.Brake hard and hold the wheel straight
- b.Accelerate to regain control
- c.Ease off the gas and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go✓
- d.Turn the wheel sharply the opposite way
To recover from a skid, take your foot off the accelerator, avoid slamming the brakes, and steer gently in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go.