New York · Right of Way · Question 7 of 8
A driver entering a roadway from a private driveway must:
- A. Take the right of way over street traffic
- B. Yield to all vehicles and pedestrians on the roadway Correct answer
- C. Honk twice before entering
- D. Wait for a police officer's signal
Why this is the right answer
Vehicles entering a roadway from a driveway, alley, or private road must yield to all approaching traffic and pedestrians on the sidewalk before merging.
How this question shows up on the New York permit test
Questions in the right of way category are common on the New York learner permit exam. The exam tests your knowledge of the New York Driver Handbook, and topics like this one show up in multiple forms: sometimes as a direct rule, sometimes as a real-world scenario, and sometimes as a "which of the following is NOT correct" question, which trips up readers who skim. Read every choice carefully and watch for the words "always," "never," and "only."
If you missed this question, do not just memorize the answer — re-read the explanation and try to put the rule in your own words. Study research consistently shows that explaining a rule out loud locks it in much better than rereading the same text.
For a deeper walkthrough of right of way on the permit test, read our complete guide to Right of Way.