New York DMV permit practice test 6
25 questions written from the New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), covering signals and pavement markings, right of way, turns and intersections, following and passing, sharing the road 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.
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Question 1A yellow arrow means:
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A: The protection of a green arrow is ending; be prepared to stop if turning that way. A yellow arrow means the protection of the green arrow will end. If you plan to turn that way, be prepared to stop. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Traffic Signals, page 31.
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Question 2When entering a traffic circle or rotary, who has the right-of-way?
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B: Drivers already in the circle. A driver approaching a traffic circle or rotary must yield to drivers already in the circle. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Right-of-Way, page 35.
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Question 3Most crashes involving motorcycles and other vehicles happen because:
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B: The other driver failed to see the motorcycle. Most crashes involving motorcycles and other vehicles happen because the other driver failed to see the motorcycle, so check carefully when turning. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Turns, page 36.
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Question 4After passing on the left, when is it safe to return to the right lane?
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B: When you can see the front bumper of the vehicle you passed in your interior rear-view mirror. Signal and return only when you can see the front bumper of the passed vehicle in your interior mirror and, looking over your right shoulder, several feet of pavement between you. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): How to Pass on the Left, page 39.
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Question 5Must you stop for a vehicle equipped as a school bus that transports people with disabilities when its red lights flash?
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B: Yes, just as for other school buses. Vehicles transporting people with disabilities can be equipped as school buses, and you must stop for them as for other school buses. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): School Buses, page 40.
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Question 6What does a NO PARKING sign allow?
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B: A temporary stop to load or unload merchandise or passengers. A NO PARKING sign means you can make a temporary stop to load or discharge merchandise or passengers. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Parking Regulations, page 43.
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Question 7Which of these helps you avoid becoming an aggressive driver?
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B: Allowing enough travel time and calling ahead if you are late. Allow enough travel time, adjust your schedule, call ahead if late, and do not drive when angry, upset or very tired. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Aggressive Drivers, page 46.
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Question 8A junior permit holder practicing in New York City between 5 AM and 9 PM must drive a vehicle with:
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B: Dual controls (dual brakes). In NYC, junior permit holders may drive 5 AM to 9 PM only with a parent, guardian, person in loco parentis, driver ed teacher or driving instructor, in a vehicle with dual controls. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Regional Restrictions for a Junior Permit, page 12.
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Question 9Can you be convicted of an alcohol-related driving offense without a chemical test?
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B: Yes, a police officer's testimony about your driving, appearance and behavior can be enough. Testimony of a police officer about how you drove and your appearance and behavior can provide enough evidence to convict you, even without a chemical test. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Alcohol, Other Drugs and the Law, page 55.
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Question 10You turn on your windshield wipers because of rain. What does New York law require?
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B: Turn on your headlights. New York requires headlights when weather requires wipers to clear rain, snow, sleet or fog. Daytime running lights do not count. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Driving in Rain, Fog or Snow, page 63.
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Question 11Your right wheels drift off the pavement. What should you do?
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B: Ease off the gas, brake gently, then steer carefully back when slowed and traffic is clear. Do not suddenly steer back. Ease off the gas, brake gently, check traffic behind, then turn carefully back onto the pavement. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Driving Emergencies: Running off the Pavement, page 65.
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Question 12What does this sign mean?
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B: No right turn. The red circle and slash over a right-turn arrow means a right turn is not allowed. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Regulation Signs: Other Regulation Signs, page 29.
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Question 13With a steady green light, you may go but you must:
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B: Yield the right-of-way to other traffic at the intersection as required by law. A steady green means go, but you still must yield to other traffic at the intersection as required by law. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Traffic Signals, page 31.
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Question 14An ambulance with flashing red lights and a siren approaches from behind. What must you do?
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B: Pull over immediately to the right edge of the road and stop. When an emergency vehicle approaches from any direction, safely pull over immediately to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Emergency Vehicles, page 35.
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Question 15On which turns should you especially watch for pedestrians, bicyclists and moped riders?
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A: Right turns. The manual says to watch for pedestrians, bicyclists and moped riders, especially on right turns, because they are often hard to see. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Turns, page 36.
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Question 16Why should you look over your shoulder before changing lanes even with correctly adjusted mirrors?
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B: Mirrors leave blind spots behind both sides of your vehicle. Even correctly adjusted mirrors leave blind spots, so always look quickly over your shoulder before changing lanes or passing. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): How to Pass on the Left, page 39.
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Question 17Before backing into or out of a driveway when children may be near, you should:
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B: Get out and check behind your vehicle. Before you back into or out of a driveway, get out of the vehicle and check behind it; don't rely only on mirrors when children are near. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Pedestrians, page 67.
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Question 18A NO STOPPING sign means you may stop only:
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C: To obey a traffic sign, signal or officer, or to avoid conflicts with other vehicles. Under NO STOPPING you may stop only to obey a traffic sign, signal or officer or to prevent conflicts with other vehicles. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Parking Regulations, page 43.
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Question 19How does the manual distinguish aggressive driving from road rage?
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B: Aggressive driving generally violates a traffic law; road rage involves breaking a criminal law. Aggressive driving generally involves violating a traffic safety law, while road rage involves breaking a criminal law. Aggressive driving can become road rage. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Road Rage, page 46.
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Question 20Upstate, between 9 PM and 5 AM, a junior permit holder may drive only under the supervision of:
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B: A parent, guardian, person in loco parentis, driver education teacher or driving school instructor. Upstate, from 9 PM to 5 AM, a junior permit holder must be supervised by a parent, guardian, person in loco parentis, driver ed teacher or driving school instructor, age 21 or older. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Regional Restrictions for a Junior Permit, page 12.
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Question 21Your BAC depends on:
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B: How much alcohol you drink, the time between drinks, and your weight. BAC depends on how much alcohol you drink, how much time passes between drinks, and your weight; not the type of beverage or fitness. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Your BAC, page 55.
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Question 22You must switch to low beams when within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle?
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C: 500 feet. Headlights must be on low beam within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 200 feet of a vehicle ahead. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Night Driving, page 63.
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Question 23A vehicle is coming head-on toward you in your lane. What should you do?
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B: Slow down, pull to the right and sound your horn. Decrease speed, pull over to the right and sound your horn. Don't turn into the left lane; the other driver may recover and pull back. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Driving Emergencies: Vehicle Approaching Head-On in Your Lane, page 65.
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Question 24Orange signs with black letters or symbols indicate:
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B: People are working on or near the road. Work area signs are orange with black letters or symbols; people are at work on or near the roadway and a flag person may control traffic. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Work Area Signs, page 30.
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Question 25Which school bus drivers may NOT turn right on any red light?
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A: Drivers of a school bus containing students. The driver of a school bus containing students cannot turn right on any red light. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Traffic Signals, page 31.
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