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New York DMV permit practice test 11

25 questions written from the New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), covering parking, safe and defensive driving, licensing laws and penalties, alcohol and drugs, hazards, weather and night driving and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real New York DMV test has 20 questions and you need 14 right.

25 questions
  1. Question 1'Double parking' means parking:

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    B: On the road side of a parked vehicle. Parking on the road side of a parked vehicle is double parking, and you cannot park, stop or stand there. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Parking Regulations, page 43.

  2. Question 2Until what age must a child ride rear-facing (or until reaching the seat's rear-facing weight/height limit)?

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    B: 2. A child must be restrained rear-facing until age two or until reaching the highest rear-facing weight or height limit allowed by the seat maker. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Seat Belts, Child Safety Seats and Air Bags, page 48.

  3. Question 3A probationary driver is convicted of speeding. What happens?

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    B: A 60-day suspension, followed by a new six-month probation. Speeding, reckless driving, tailgating, a speed contest, DWAI, or any two violations during probation means a 60-day suspension and then a new six-month probation. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Probation Period for All Other Newly Licensed Drivers, page 19.

  4. Question 4What is the minimum revocation for a first chemical test refusal by a driver over 21?

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    C: One year. Chemical test refusal by a driver over 21 carries a minimum one-year revocation; 18 months if within five years of a prior refusal or alcohol/drug violation. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Mandatory Suspension or Revocation: Chemical Test Refusals, page 21.

  5. Question 5Which of these increases the risk of hydroplaning?

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    B: Higher speeds and worn or underinflated tires. Hydroplaning normally occurs at higher speeds but can also happen if tires are worn or not inflated properly. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Driving in Rain, Fog or Snow, page 63.

  6. Question 6A diamond-shaped orange sign reads 'flagger ahead.' Disobeying the flagger's directions:

    orange and black and red diamond road sign
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    B: Can get you a ticket because a flagger has the same authority as a sign. A flagger has the same authority as a sign, so you can be ticketed for disobeying their directions. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): How to Drive Safely in Work Zones, page 49.

  7. Question 7You are on the side of a solid line next to a broken line in the center of the road. You may:

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    B: Not pass or cross the line except to make a left turn into a driveway. On the side with the solid line you cannot pass or cross except to turn left into a driveway. Drivers on the broken-line side may pass when safe. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Pavement Markings: What some lane lines indicate, page 32.

  8. Question 8Under the Move Over Law, on a parkway or controlled-access highway, you must also move over for:

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    A: Any motor vehicle parked, stopped or standing on the shoulder. Drivers are also required to move over for motor vehicles parked, stopped or standing on the shoulder or any portion of a parkway or controlled-access highway. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Move Over Law, page 35.

  9. Question 9Where may you be asked to perform a three-point turn?

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    B: On your road test. Unless prohibited, a three-point turn can be used on a narrow two-way street, and you may be required to make one on your road test. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): U-Turns, page 37.

  10. Question 10At night, a bicycle must have a headlight visible from at least how far ahead?

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    C: 500 feet. A bicycle used at night needs a headlight visible from at least 500 feet ahead and a red taillight visible from at least 300 feet behind. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Bicyclists, page 69.

  11. Question 11May you park on a crosswalk in the middle of a block?

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    B: No, you cannot park, stop or stand in a crosswalk. You cannot park, stop or stand on a sidewalk or in a crosswalk. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Parking Regulations, page 43.

  12. Question 12Children ages 4 through 7 must generally use:

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    B: An appropriate child restraint such as a booster seat used with a lap and shoulder belt. Children between four and seven must use an appropriate child restraint system, commonly a booster seat, with a lap and shoulder belt. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Seat Belts, Child Safety Seats and Air Bags, page 48.

  13. Question 13Within how many days must you notify DMV after changing your address?

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    B: 10 days. You must notify DMV within 10 days of an address change, by mail on form MV-232 or online. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Change of Address, page 17.

  14. Question 14What civil penalty must be paid to DMV after a chemical test refusal revocation (non-commercial vehicle) before re-licensing?

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    C: $500. A chemical test refusal carries a $500 civil penalty ($550 in a commercial vehicle); $750 if within five years of an earlier alcohol, drug or refusal revocation. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Fees and Civil Penalties, page 23.

  15. Question 15What color must rear fog lights be in New York?

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    C: Red. Front fog lights can be amber or white, but back fog lights must be red. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Driving in Rain, Fog or Snow, page 63.

  16. Question 16Which flag person signal tells you to stop?

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    B: A paddle showing STOP. Flag persons use STOP and SLOW paddles and hand signals; a STOP paddle means stop. You must always obey flag persons. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Work Area Signs, page 30.

  17. Question 17Double solid center lines mean:

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    B: No passing or lane changes; cross only to turn left into or out of the highway, such as a driveway or U-turn. With double solid lines you cannot pass or change lanes, and may cross only to turn left to enter or leave the highway (driveway or U-turn). New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Pavement Markings: What some lane lines indicate, page 32.

  18. Question 18In a modern roundabout, traffic moves:

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    B: Counterclockwise around a central island. A modern roundabout is a circular intersection where traffic moves counterclockwise around a central island with yield control at entry. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Roundabouts, page 50.

  19. Question 19A bicycle's horn or bell must be audible from at least:

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    B: 100 feet. A bicycle on public highways must have adequate brakes and a horn or bell that can be heard at least 100 feet away. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Bicyclists, page 69.

  20. Question 20Parking along a curb that has been cut or lowered for access to the sidewalk is:

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    B: Not allowed. Parking or standing is not allowed along a curb that is cut, lowered or made for access to the sidewalk. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Parking Regulations, page 43.

  21. Question 21A 6-year-old is over 4'9" tall and weighs more than 100 pounds. According to the manual, the child:

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    B: May be restrained by a seat belt. If a child aged four to seven is over 4'9" and/or over 100 pounds, the child may use a seat belt; if it doesn't fit correctly, a child restraint is recommended. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Seat Belts, Child Safety Seats and Air Bags, page 48.

  22. Question 22A new resident must get a New York driver license within how many days of becoming a permanent resident?

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    B: 30 days. Drivers who move here must turn in their out-of-state license and get a New York license within 30 days of becoming a resident. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Chapter 1 – Driver Licenses, page 6.

  23. Question 23Under New York's Zero Tolerance law, a driver under 21 with a BAC of .02 to .07 faces:

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    B: A six-month license suspension. Under Zero Tolerance, a driver under 21 with a BAC of .02 to .07 will have the license suspended for six months. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Zero Tolerance for Drivers Under Age 21, page 57.

  24. Question 24During what period are tires with metal studs allowed in New York?

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    B: October 16 to April 30. Tires with metal studs can be used in New York only from October 16 through April 30. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): How to Drive in Winter, page 64.

  25. Question 25This sign marks a parking space reserved for:

    white and green and blue vertical rectangle road sign
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    B: Vehicles with plates or a permit for people with disabilities, transporting that person. You can park in reserved disability spaces only if you have the special plates or permit and the person who received it is in the vehicle. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Reserved Parking for People with Disabilities, page 44.

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