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New York DMV permit practice test 12

25 questions written from the New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), covering signals and pavement markings, turns and intersections, sharing the road, parking, safe and defensive 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 1What does one single solid lane line mean?

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    B: You may pass or change lanes only when obstructions or traffic conditions make it necessary. With one solid line you can pass or change lanes, but only when obstructions in the road or traffic conditions make it necessary. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Pavement Markings: What some lane lines indicate, page 32.

  2. Question 2When entering a roundabout, you must:

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    B: Yield to traffic already in the roundabout, looking to the left. Roundabouts follow 'yield-at-entry'. Look left; traffic in the roundabout has the right-of-way. Enter when there is an adequate gap. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Roundabouts, page 50.

  3. Question 3A bicyclist extends the right arm straight out to the right. This signals:

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    B: Right turn. A bicyclist can signal a right turn by extending the right arm straight out to the right. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Bicyclists, page 69.

  4. Question 4Your friend has a disability parking permit but is not with you. May you park in a reserved disability space using the permit?

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    B: No, the person who received the permit must be in the vehicle. You can park in reserved spaces only with a disability permit or plates, and only when the person who received them is in the vehicle. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Reserved Parking for People with Disabilities, page 44.

  5. Question 5Where should you NEVER place an infant in a rear-facing child seat?

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    B: In the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag. Never put an infant in a rear-facing child safety seat in the front seat of a vehicle that has a passenger air bag. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Seat Belts, Child Safety Seats and Air Bags, page 49.

  6. Question 6A 15-year-old visiting from another state holds a valid license there. May they drive in New York?

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    B: No, people under 16 cannot drive in New York even if licensed elsewhere. Even if licensed elsewhere, people under age 16 cannot drive in New York State. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Drivers from Outside New York State, page 18.

  7. Question 7To be re-licensed after a Zero Tolerance suspension, a driver must pay:

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    B: A $125 civil penalty and a $100 suspension termination fee. After a Zero Tolerance suspension, the driver must pay a $100 suspension termination fee and a $125 civil penalty. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Zero Tolerance for Drivers Under Age 21, page 57.

  8. Question 8What does the manual say about mixing radial and non-radial tires?

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    B: Never combine them on the same vehicle. Never combine radial and non-radial tires on the same vehicle. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): How to Drive in Winter, page 64.

  9. Question 9Which kind of sign tells you about rules for traffic direction, lane use, turns, speed and parking?

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    B: Regulation signs. Regulation signs (white with black and/or red letters or symbols) give information about rules for direction, lane use, turns, speed, parking and other requirements. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Regulation Signs: Other Regulation Signs, page 29.

  10. Question 10A single broken lane line means you may:

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    B: Pass or change lanes if it is safe and does not interfere with traffic. One broken line means you can pass other vehicles or change lanes if you can do so safely without interfering with traffic. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Pavement Markings: What some lane lines indicate, page 32.

  11. Question 11Roundabouts are designed to keep vehicle speeds within the roundabout at:

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    B: 30 mph or less. Roundabouts are designed so the speed of all vehicles is restricted to 30 mph or less within the roundabout. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Roundabouts, page 50.

  12. Question 12Before turning right on red, how should you check for bicyclists?

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    B: Stop completely and look left-right-left and behind, watching for cyclists approaching from the right rear. Stop completely and look left-right-left and behind before turning right on red, to avoid hitting a bicyclist approaching from the right rear. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Bicyclists: Tips for Drivers, page 70.

  13. Question 13The diagonally striped spaces next to a reserved disability parking space are:

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    B: Access aisles for wheelchairs and vehicles with special equipment; do not park there. Do not park in the diagonal stripes next to reserved spaces; they give access to wheelchair users and vehicles with special equipment. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Reserved Parking for People with Disabilities, page 44.

  14. Question 14How far should the center of your chest be from the air bag cover?

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    B: At least 10 inches. Sit with at least 10 inches between the center of your chest and the air bag cover. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Seat Belts, Child Safety Seats and Air Bags, page 49.

  15. Question 15What is the minimum age for a Class D (Operator) license in New York?

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    C: 18, or 17 with a driver education Certificate of Completion. Class D minimum age is 18, or 17 with a driver education Certificate of Completion. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Types of Licenses, page 6.

  16. Question 16What is the penalty for a second Zero Tolerance violation?

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    B: Revocation for at least one year or until age 21, whichever is longer. A second Zero Tolerance violation results in revocation for at least one year or until the driver turns 21, whichever is longer. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Zero Tolerance for Drivers Under Age 21, page 57.

  17. Question 17Before driving after an ice or snow storm, you should clear snow and ice from:

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    B: The windows, headlights and back lights, wipers, hood and roof. Clear ice and snow from headlights, back lights, wipers, the hood and roof, and all windows. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): How to Drive in Winter, page 64.

  18. Question 18What should you do when you see a sign reading 'Road Work 1,500 feet'?

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    B: Decrease your speed; at 60 mph you will reach the work area in about 17 seconds. The manual notes that at 60 mph you would cover 1,500 feet in about 17 seconds, so decrease speed when you see the sign. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): How to Drive Safely in Work Zones: Work Zone Tips, page 49.

  19. Question 19An intersection has crosswalk lines but no stop line. Where must you stop for a red light?

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    B: Before the crosswalk. When required to stop, you must stop before the stop line if there is one, or before the crosswalk. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Pavement Markings: Stop and Crosswalk Lines, page 32.

  20. Question 20A bicyclist is riding in the lane inside a roundabout. You should:

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    B: Not pass the bicycle in the roundabout. Bicyclists may ride in the roundabout lane like other vehicles; do not pass a bicycle in the roundabout. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Roundabouts, page 50.

  21. Question 21A 'bike box' is:

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    B: A marked area at an intersection ahead of where traffic must stop, giving cyclists extra space. A bike box is a marked area at an intersection ahead of where traffic is required to stop, providing extra space for bicyclists. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Bicyclists: Tips for Drivers, page 70.

  22. Question 22Unless a municipality sets higher penalties, what is the fine for a first disability-space parking violation at a shopping center?

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    B: $50 to $75. The shopping center fine is $50 to $75 for a first offense and $75 to $150 for a second within two years, plus a $30 mandatory surcharge. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Reserved Parking for People with Disabilities, page 44.

  23. Question 23Where on the steering wheel does the manual suggest placing your hands to stay clear of a deploying air bag?

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    B: 3 and 9 o'clock. Place your hands on opposite sides of the wheel at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions to keep them away if the air bag engages. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Seat Belts, Child Safety Seats and Air Bags, page 49.

  24. Question 24How many points within 24 months will result in a notice that your license will be suspended?

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    C: 11 points. If you get 11 or more points within 24 months, DMV will notify you that your license will be suspended. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): The Point System, page 22.

  25. Question 25How much alcohol could produce a .02 BAC in a young driver, according to the manual?

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    A: Only one drink. The manual notes a .02 BAC could occur from only one drink. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Drivers Under Age 21, page 21.

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