New York DMV permit practice test 7
25 questions written from the New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), covering right of way, turns and intersections, following and passing, sharing the road, parking 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 1You are in an intersection when you hear a fire truck approaching. What should you do?
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B: Drive out of the intersection, then pull over to the right and stop. If you are in an intersection, drive out of it before you pull over to the right and stop. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Emergency Vehicles, page 35.
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Question 2From which part of the road may you make a U-turn?
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B: The left portion of the lane nearest the center line. You can make a U-turn only from the left portion of the lane nearest the center line of the roadway, never from the right lane. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): U-Turns, page 37.
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Question 3When may you pass a vehicle on the right?
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B: When the vehicle ahead is making a left turn. You may pass on the right when a vehicle ahead is turning left, or on roads with two or more lanes in your direction, if safe and not prohibited. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): How to Pass on the Right, page 39.
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Question 4Where should pedestrians walk where there is no sidewalk?
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B: Facing traffic, as far from the nearest lane as possible. Pedestrians must use the sidewalk when available or face traffic as they walk, as far from the near traffic lane as possible. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Pedestrians, page 67.
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Question 5How close to a fire hydrant may you park, stop or stand (unless a licensed driver stays in the vehicle)?
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B: No closer than 15 feet. You cannot park, stop or stand within 15 feet of a fire hydrant unless a licensed driver remains in the vehicle to move it in an emergency. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Parking Regulations, page 43.
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Question 6Which of the following is an example of road rage?
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B: Getting out of your vehicle to threaten or fight another motorist. Road rage includes stopping at the side of the road and getting out to threaten, attack or fight another motorist, as well as chasing or ramming vehicles. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Road Rage, page 47.
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Question 7How many hours of supervised practice, including how many after sunset, must a junior permit holder complete before the road test?
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C: 50 hours, 15 after sunset. You must have at least 50 hours of practice, with at least 15 hours after sunset, certified on form MV-262. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Preparing for the Road Test, page 13.
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Question 8Which of these drinks contains the most alcohol: 1½ oz of 80-proof liquor, 5 oz of wine, 12 oz of beer, or 12 oz of wine cooler?
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D: They contain about the same amount. These standard drinks all contain about the same amount of alcohol; none is safer than the others. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Your BAC, page 55.
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Question 9When following another vehicle at night, you must use low beams within:
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B: 200 feet. You must use low beams within 200 feet of a vehicle ahead of you, even if it is in a different lane. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Night Driving, page 63.
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Question 10Your car goes into water and is still floating. How should you escape?
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B: Release your seat belt and escape through a window. A vehicle usually floats for a while. Release your seat belt and escape through a window; opening a door lets water rush in and the car could roll over. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Driving Emergencies: Going into Water, page 66.
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Question 11How low can a posted work area speed limit be in New York?
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B: 25 mph. A work area speed limit as low as 25 mph can be posted. Even without a posted limit, you must reduce speed in a work zone. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Work Area Signs, page 30.
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Question 12An overhead lane-use light shows a steady red 'X'. This means:
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A: Do not drive in this lane. A steady red X over a lane means do not drive in that lane. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Lane Use Control Lights, page 31.
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Question 13An emergency vehicle with lights and siren is approaching you in the opposite lane of a two-way road. You must:
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B: Pull over to the right and stop. You must pull over and stop for an emergency vehicle even if it is headed toward you in the opposite lane of a two-way roadway. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Emergency Vehicles, page 35.
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Question 14You may not make a U-turn where other drivers cannot see your vehicle from how far away in either direction?
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C: 500 feet. U-turns are not allowed near hilltops, curves or other spots where drivers cannot see you from 500 feet in either direction. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): U-Turns, page 37.
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Question 15May you drive on the shoulder to pass a vehicle on the right?
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B: No, unless a sign allows it or a traffic officer directs you. You cannot drive on or across the shoulder or edge line to pass unless a sign allows it or a traffic officer indicates it. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): How to Pass on the Right, page 39.
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Question 16How can you identify a blind pedestrian to whom you must yield even if signals are not in their favor?
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B: They use a guide dog or a white or metal cane. Blind pedestrians with a guide dog or a white or metal cane must always be given the right-of-way at marked or unmarked crosswalks, even if signals are not in their favor. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Pedestrians, page 67.
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Question 17Within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection is parking or standing prohibited?
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B: 20 feet. Parking or standing is not allowed within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Parking Regulations, page 43.
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Question 18By state law, which courses must address the hazards of road rage?
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B: Every DMV-approved crash prevention course. State law requires every DMV-approved crash prevention course to address the hazards and dangers of road rage. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Road Rage, page 47.
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Question 19How long must a junior permit be held before you can schedule a road test?
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B: 6 months, not counting any time it was suspended or revoked. A junior permit must be held for at least six months, excluding any time suspended or revoked, before a road test can be scheduled. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Special Rules for Drivers with Junior Permits and Licenses, page 19.
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Question 20For a 150-pound male, one standard drink raises BAC by about:
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B: .02 percent. For a 150-pound male, each standard drink raises BAC by about .02 percent. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Your BAC, page 55.
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Question 21An oncoming driver does not dim their high beams. What should you do?
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B: Flash to high beam for a second, then return to low beam, and look toward the right edge of the road. Flash high beams briefly and return to low. To avoid glare, move your eyes to the right and use the road edge as a guide. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Night Driving, page 63.
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Question 22Your car sinks before you can get out. Where might an air pocket form?
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B: In the back seat area. Get into the back seat; an air pocket can form there as the engine's weight pulls the front down first. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Driving Emergencies: Going into Water, page 66.
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Question 23You pass a work area sign but no special speed limit is posted. What must you do?
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B: Drive at a reduced speed and obey flag persons. Even if no work area speed limit is posted, you must drive at a reduced speed through the work zone and always obey flag persons. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Work Area Signs, page 30.
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Question 24An overhead lane-use light shows a steady yellow 'X'. You should:
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B: Move from this lane. A steady yellow X means move from this lane. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Lane Use Control Lights, page 31.
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Question 25You hear a siren close by but cannot tell where the emergency vehicle is. You should:
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B: Safely pull over to the right edge and stop until you are sure it is not headed toward you. If you hear a siren nearby but do not know where it is, safely pull over to the right and stop until you are sure it is not coming toward you. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21): Emergency Vehicles, page 35.
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