New York Permit Test: Lanes & Passing Practice Questions

Correct answer: No, never

You must not exceed the speed limit to pass another vehicle.

Source: Chapter 6: How to Pass – How to Pass on the Left

Correct answer: 200 feet

Do not pass if you cannot safely get back into the right lane before any oncoming vehicle comes within 200 feet of you.

Source: Chapter 6: How to Pass – How to Pass on the Left

Correct answer: 100 feet

You cannot pass on the left within 100 feet of a railroad crossing on a two-way roadway.

Source: Chapter 6: How to Pass – How to Pass on the Left

Correct answer: Your view is obstructed

You cannot pass within 100 feet of a bridge, tunnel or viaduct on a two-way road when your view is obstructed.

Source: Chapter 6: How to Pass – How to Pass on the Left

Correct answer: Look over your left shoulder

Mirrors leave blind spots, so look quickly over your shoulder before you change lanes or pass.

Source: Chapter 6: How to Pass – How to Pass on the Left

Correct answer: The front bumper of the vehicle you passed

Before returning, signal and make sure you can see the front bumper of the passed vehicle in your inside mirror, then check over your right shoulder.

Source: Chapter 6: How to Pass – How to Pass on the Left

Correct answer: Never

You must never pass a vehicle that has stopped at a crosswalk to let a pedestrian cross.

Source: Chapter 6: How to Pass – How to Pass on the Left

Correct answer: A full lane width

Give a motorcycle the same full lane width as other vehicles; never move into the same lane space as a motorcycle.

Source: Chapter 6: How to Pass – How to Pass on the Left

Correct answer: Pass on the left at a safe distance

When overtaking a bicyclist, pass on the left at a safe distance until the bicycle has been cleared.

Source: Chapter 6: How to Pass – How to Pass on the Left

Correct answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning left

Passing on the right is allowed when the vehicle ahead is turning left, or on roads with two or more lanes in your direction; never use the shoulder.

Source: Chapter 6: How to Pass – How to Pass on the Right

Correct answer: Yes, if it is safe

On a one-way road marked or wide enough for two or more lanes, you may pass on the right when it is safe and not prohibited.

Source: Chapter 6: How to Pass – How to Pass on the Right

Correct answer: Slow slightly and stay centered

When being passed, decrease speed slightly and stay centered until the vehicle is safely ahead.

Source: Chapter 6: How to Pass – Being Passed

Correct answer: Move right and let them pass on the left

If many vehicles pass you on the right, move to the right lane so they can pass on the left.

Source: Chapter 6: How to Pass – Being Passed

Correct answer: Move left to give them room

If possible, move from the right lane when approaching entrances to give traffic entering from the ramp more room.

Source: Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions – Expressway Driving

Correct answer: At least 100 feet

Signal your exit at least 100 feet before you reach the exit ramp.

Source: Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions – Expressway Driving