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New York DMV permit practice test 15

25 questions written from the New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), covering safe and defensive driving, licensing laws and penalties, alcohol and drugs, sharing the road. 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 1Which group is noted as most likely to have drowsy driving crashes?

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    B: Young people who stay up late, sleep too little and drive at night. Drowsy driving crashes are most common among young people, who tend to stay up late, sleep too little and drive at night. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Drowsy and Fatigued Driving: Who is Most at Risk?, page 51.

  2. Question 2A driver convicted of DWI must pay a Driver Responsibility Assessment of:

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    B: $250 per year for three years. Agg-DWI, DWI, DWAI, DWAI-drugs, combined DWAI, or chemical test refusal brings an assessment of $250 per year for three years. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Driver Responsibility Assessments, page 23.

  3. Question 3Using your driver license to illegally buy alcohol under age 21 results in:

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    B: Suspension of your license or privilege to apply for one. State law requires suspension of your license or privilege to apply for one when you use it as proof of age to illegally buy alcohol. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Illegal Purchase of Beverages Containing Alcohol, page 57.

  4. Question 4Why should you not tailgate a motorcycle?

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    A: Motorcycles can stop in a shorter distance than cars and their slowing may be hard to notice. Motorcycles can stop in a shorter distance than cars under the right conditions, and it may be harder to notice them slowing. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Motorcyclists, page 73.

  5. Question 5Which of these is a symptom of drowsy driving?

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    A: Not remembering driving the last few miles. Symptoms include eyes closing or losing focus, repeated yawning, wandering thoughts, not remembering the last few miles, drifting and hitting rumble strips. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Drowsy and Fatigued Driving: Symptoms of Fatigue, page 51.

  6. Question 6What is New York's minimum liability insurance coverage for injury to one person?

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    B: $25,000. Minimum liability coverage is $25,000 for injury to one person, $50,000 for injury to two or more, $50,000/$100,000 for death, and $10,000 for property damage. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Insurance, page 27.

  7. Question 7When it is raining or dark, how much space should you give a motorcycle?

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    B: Even more space. If it's raining or dark, give motorcycles even more space. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Motorcyclists, page 73.

  8. Question 8In New York, using a hand-held mobile phone to talk while driving is:

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    B: A traffic infraction. It is a traffic infraction to speak into or listen to a hand-held mobile phone while driving. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Using a Cellular or Mobile Telephone, page 52.

  9. Question 9What is New York's minimum property damage liability coverage?

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    B: $10,000. Minimum liability coverage includes $10,000 against property damage. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Insurance, page 27.

  10. Question 10Approaching a railroad crossing, a motorcyclist might:

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    B: Slow down, rise off the seat and cross the tracks at a right angle. A motorcyclist may slow, rise off the seat to cushion the crossing, and change direction to cross the tracks at a right angle. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Motorcyclists, page 73.

  11. Question 11What is the penalty for a first offense of hand-held cell phone use while driving in New York, as stated in the manual?

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    B: A fine up to $200 and five license points. A first offense can bring a fine up to $200 and five license points. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Using a Cellular or Mobile Telephone, page 52.

  12. Question 12What happens if you drive or let someone drive your uninsured vehicle in New York?

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    B: Your license is revoked for at least one year. Operating or allowing someone to operate your uninsured vehicle results in revocation for at least one year. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): No Insurance, page 21.

  13. Question 13Which mopeds must ride only in the right lane, as far right as possible?

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    B: Class B and C. Class B and C mopeds can be driven only in the right lane as far right as possible; Class A mopeds may use any lane. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Moped Operators, page 74.

  14. Question 14When may an adult driver use a hands-free phone in New York?

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    B: At any time. A hands-free phone lets you communicate without using either hand, and a driver can use one at any time. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Using a Cellular or Mobile Telephone, page 52.

  15. Question 15Your vehicle insurance is ending and you will not renew it. What must you do?

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    B: Turn in the plates at a DMV office before coverage ends. Before liability insurance expires, return the plates to a DMV office and get a receipt (FS-6T); otherwise you face civil penalties and possible suspension. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Insurance, page 27.

  16. Question 16Are mopeds allowed on expressways?

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    B: No, unless posted signs permit it. Mopeds are not permitted on expressways or other controlled-access highways unless posted signs permit it. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Moped Operators, page 74.

  17. Question 17What is the maximum fine for a first texting-while-driving offense in New York?

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    B: $200. The first offense fine for texting is up to $200; a second within 18 months up to $250; a third or more within 18 months up to $450. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Penalties for texting, electronic device use, page 52.

  18. Question 18A crash causes $1,200 in damage to another person's car and no injuries. Must you report it to DMV?

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    B: Yes, within 10 days, because damage to one person's property is $1,000 or more. You must report to DMV within 10 days any crash involving injury, death, or $1,000 or more in damage to one person's property, using form MV-104. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Reports to DMV, page 77.

  19. Question 19When you approach a moped, you should use the same precautions as when approaching:

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    B: A bicyclist. When approaching a moped, use the same precautions you would with a bicyclist. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Moped Operators, page 74.

  20. Question 20What is the maximum fine for a third texting offense committed within 18 months?

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    C: $450. A third or subsequent texting offense within 18 months carries a fine of up to $450. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Penalties for texting, electronic device use, page 52.

  21. Question 21Failing to report a reportable crash to DMV is:

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    B: A misdemeanor that can lead to license and registration suspension or revocation. Failing to report a crash is a criminal offense (misdemeanor) and can mean suspension or revocation of your license and registrations. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Reports to DMV, page 77.

  22. Question 22In fatal crashes involving cars and big trucks, who contributes to the cause in more than 60 percent of cases?

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    B: The car driver. In more than 60 percent of fatal car-truck crashes, the car driver contributes to the cause; four out of five times the car driver is killed. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Large Vehicles, page 74.

  23. Question 23How often must a vehicle driven or parked on public highways be inspected?

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    B: At least once a year. No vehicle may operate or park on public highways unless it has been inspected at least once a year. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Vehicle Condition, page 53.

  24. Question 24Leaving the scene of a crash involving personal injury or death is:

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    B: A criminal violation. Leaving the scene of a property-damage crash is a traffic violation; leaving the scene of a crash with injury or death is a criminal violation. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): At the Scene, page 77.

  25. Question 25A tractor with a long hood can have a blind spot in front of it of about:

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    B: 20 feet. Tractors with long hoods can have a blind spot of 20 feet in front of the vehicle. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Large Vehicles, page 74.

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