Sharing the Road (Pedestrians, Trucks & Bicycles) practice test: free New York DMV Permit questions

Sample Practice Questions for Sharing the Road (Pedestrians, Trucks & Bicycles)

1. Question 1Ref: NY Driver's Manual — Chapter 11: Sharing the Road — Bicyclists

   When passing a cyclist on a road with no bike lane, you should:

   ASqueeze past immediatelyBWait until you can leave safe clearance, then pass wideCForce them onto the sidewalkDTailgate until they move
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   B. Wait until you can leave safe clearance, then pass wide

   Cyclists hold the same lane rights as motor vehicles. Pass only with generous clearance — handlebar wobble, gusts, and potholes move riders sideways without warning — then return without cutting back sharply. Do not require cyclists to use sidewalks. Patience and space prevent the right-hook and sideswipe crashes that injure riders.

2. Question 2Ref: NY Driver's Manual — Chapter 11: Sharing the Road — Pedestrians

   A blind pedestrian with a white cane is crossing at an intersection. You must:

   AProceed if your light is greenBYield fully and wait until they clear your pathCHonk to guide themDPass behind them quickly
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   B. Yield fully and wait until they clear your path

   Drivers must yield to pedestrians using white canes or guide dogs and wait until they are safely clear, regardless of signal phase. Do not honk — sudden noise can disorient someone navigating by sound. Patience here is both a legal duty and a basic obligation toward travelers who cannot see your vehicle.