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New York DMV permit practice test 13

25 questions written from the New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), covering hazards, weather and night driving, signals and pavement markings, turns and intersections, sharing the road, 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 1Your rear wheels start to skid to the left. Which way should you steer?

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    B: Left, the direction the vehicle is trying to go. Turn the steering wheel in the direction the vehicle is trying to go: if the rear slides left, steer left. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): How to Drive in Winter, page 64.

  2. Question 2Arrows painted on the road in your lane tell you:

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    A: Which lanes you must use for turning or going straight. Arrows show which lanes you must use, for example a right-turn-only lane. Be in the correct lane before you reach the solid line separating the lanes. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Pavement Markings: Arrows, page 32.

  3. Question 3Which signal should you use as you approach your exit from a roundabout?

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    B: Right turn signal. As you approach your exit, turn on your right turn signal, then exit while yielding to pedestrians in the crosswalk. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Roundabouts: Exiting the Roundabout, page 51.

  4. Question 4May drivers operate in designated bicycle lanes, cycle tracks or green-painted bike lanes?

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    B: No, drivers are prohibited from operating in these dedicated spaces. Drivers are prohibited from operating in bike lanes, bike boxes, cycle tracks and other dedicated bicycle spaces. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Bicyclists: Tips for Drivers, page 70.

  5. Question 5Air bags are designed to:

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    B: Work with seat belts, not replace them. Air bags are meant to work with seat belts; the combination gives maximum protection. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Seat Belts, Child Safety Seats and Air Bags, page 49.

  6. Question 6Points on your New York driving record are counted from:

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    B: The date you commit the violation. Point values are counted from the date you commit the violation, not the date of conviction. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): The Point System, page 22.

  7. Question 7What is the license penalty for a first conviction of driving while ability impaired by alcohol (DWAI)?

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    A: 90-day suspension. A first DWAI (alcohol) conviction brings a 90-day suspension. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Penalties for Alcohol/Drug Related Violations, page 58.

  8. Question 8You are skidding in a car with anti-lock brakes (ABS). How should you brake?

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    B: Keep even pressure on the brake pedal. With ABS, keep even pressure on the brake pedal. Without ABS, pump the pedal carefully. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): How to Drive in Winter, page 64.

  9. Question 9A diamond symbol painted in a lane means the lane is:

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    B: Reserved for buses, HOVs such as car pools, bicycles or other special vehicles. The diamond symbol marks reserved lanes for buses, high-occupancy vehicles, bicycles or other special vehicles when the posted conditions are in effect. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Pavement Markings: Diamond Symbol, page 33.

  10. Question 10Another car is waiting at a roundabout's yield line ahead of you. Where should you stop?

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    B: Behind the crosswalk, keeping it clear for pedestrians. If another car is waiting at the yield line, do not stop in the crosswalk; keep it clear for pedestrians. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Roundabouts, page 50.

  11. Question 11Why should you reduce speed when passing a bicyclist?

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    B: Air pressure from a quickly passing vehicle can send them off balance. Air pressure from a vehicle passing quickly can send a bicyclist off balance, so reduce speed and give them room. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Bicyclists, page 68.

  12. Question 12What happens to fines for speeding in a New York work zone?

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    B: They double, even when workers are not present. When you speed in work zones, ticket fines double, even when the workers or work vehicles are not there. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): How to Drive Safely in Work Zones, page 49.

  13. Question 13How many points does New York assess for speeding 11 to 20 mph over the posted limit?

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    B: 4. Speeding 1-10 mph over is 3 points, 11-20 is 4, 21-30 is 6, 31-40 is 8, and over 40 is 11. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): The Point System: Violation Points, page 22.

  14. Question 14What is the minimum license action for a first DWI conviction (.08 BAC or more)?

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    B: Six-month revocation. A first DWI conviction carries a minimum six-month revocation, a $500-$1,000 fine and up to one year in jail. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Penalties for Alcohol/Drug Related Violations, page 58.

  15. Question 15If your front wheels skid, you should first:

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    B: Take your foot off the gas and shift to neutral or push in the clutch, without trying to steer immediately. Take your foot off the gas and shift to neutral or push in the clutch, but don't steer right away. As traction returns, steer where you want to go. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): How to Drive in Winter, page 64.

  16. Question 16On a city street, the solid line next to a diamond (HOV) lane changes to a broken line near an intersection. A non-HOV vehicle may enter the lane:

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    B: To make a right turn at the next intersection. Where the solid line is replaced by broken lines on city streets, non-HOV vehicles can enter the HOV lane if they will turn right at the next intersection. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Pavement Markings: Diamond Symbol, page 33.

  17. Question 17A bicycle crash that causes death or serious injury must be reported to DMV within:

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    C: 10 days. Bicyclists must report any bicycle crash causing death or serious injury to DMV within 10 days. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Bicyclists, page 69.

  18. Question 18A sign warns 'lane closed ahead' as you enter a work zone. What should you do?

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    B: Merge into the correct lane at first notice when it is safe. Merge into the correct lane when it is safe; don't speed to the end of the closing lane. Moving over at first notice is calmer and safer. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): How to Drive Safely in Work Zones: Work Zone Tips, page 49.

  19. Question 19How many points are assessed for speeding more than 40 mph over the limit?

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    D: 11. Speeding over 40 mph above the posted limit carries 11 points, enough on its own to trigger a suspension notice. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): The Point System: Violation Points, page 22.

  20. Question 20What is the minimum license action for a first Aggravated DWI conviction?

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    B: One-year revocation. A first Agg-DWI (.18 BAC or higher) conviction brings a minimum one-year revocation and a fine of $1,000 to $2,500. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Penalties for Alcohol/Drug Related Violations, page 58.

  21. Question 21When sleet or freezing rain begins, which surfaces freeze first?

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    B: Bridges, ramps and overpasses. Bridges, ramps and overpasses will freeze first. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): How to Drive in Winter, page 64.

  22. Question 22A single stop line set well back from an intersection is used to:

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    B: Give larger vehicles such as tractor-trailers and buses room to turn. A single stop line may be placed back from the intersection to leave room for large vehicles to turn; stop before you reach it. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Pavement Markings: Stop and Crosswalk Lines, page 32.

  23. Question 23Can a bicyclist legally carry an infant under one year old as a passenger in New York?

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    B: No, it is against the law. It is against the law to carry an infant under a year old on a bicycle; children ages 1 to 4 must ride in attached bicycle safety seats. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Bicyclists, page 69.

  24. Question 24What is the most common type of crash in a work zone?

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    B: Rear-end collision. The rear-end collision is the most common work zone crash; keep two seconds or more of braking distance. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): How to Drive Safely in Work Zones: Work Zone Tips, page 49.

  25. Question 25How many points does speeding in a construction (work) zone carry?

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    C: 8. Speeding in a construction zone carries 8 points. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): The Point System: Violation Points, page 22.

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