New York Practice Test 02

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How much can a 5 oz. glass of wine (12% alcohol) increase Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)?

.8%

.02%

.5%

.08%

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What is the term for driving too closely behind another vehicle?

speedgating.

closetailing.

tailgating.

aggressive driving.

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What should you do if you start feeling drowsy while driving?

find a safe place to stop for a break.

have a beer or two to keep you awake.

turn on the radio to keep you awake.

avoid drinking coffee.

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What factors influence your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)?

the amount of alcohol you drink.

the type of beverage you drink.

how fit you are.

All of the above.

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When are you required to use low beam headlights?

when driving between sunset and sunrise.

during any rain, fog or smoke.

during the twilight hours between full night and sunrise.

All of the above.

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Why can it be challenging to judge the speed of a motorcycle?

motorcycles take up less of your field of vision.

many motorcyclists do not activate the brake light.

motorcycles are slower than cars.

motorcycles often slow down by downshifting.

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At what distance must you switch your headlights to low beam when following a vehicle?

100 feet

500 feet

200 feet

1000 feet

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How far must a bicycle’s horn or bell be audible when driven on public highways?

400 feet

50 feet

200 feet

100 feet

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Where should you stop for a red light at an intersection that has crosswalk lines but no STOP line?

Before the stop line.

Before the crosswalk.

After the crosswalk.

On the crosswalk.

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What must you do when making a left turn from a one-way road onto a two-way road?

turn left into the one-way road.

make a U-turn into the two-way road.

enter the two-way road to the right of its center line.

enter the two-way road to the left of its center line.

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What does a broken white line on the road indicate?

means passing or crossing is prohibited in that lane.

separates two lanes traveling in the same direction.

marks the right edge of the roadway.

None of the above.

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Two drivers reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time. Who has the right of way?

The driver on the right.

No one.

The driver who does not control the car.

The driver on the left.

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Within what time frame must you report a traffic crash involving a fatality or personal injury to the DMV?

3 months.

5 days.

10 days.

30 days.

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Do vehicles entering a traffic circle have the right-of-way over those already inside?

Only if the light is green.

Yes, but only if they are entering the rotary from the right lane.

Yes.

No. Vehicles already in the circle have the right-of-way.

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What is the penalty for probationary drivers caught texting while driving?

60; six months

90; nine months

30; three months

120; one year

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What should drivers do when parking on a public road?

move as far away from traffic as possible.

pull as far away from the roadside shoulder as possible.

always park on the left side of the roadway.

All of the above.

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What is the purpose of warning signs?

Drivers are approaching a hazardous location.

Drivers are approaching a location where there is a special rule.

Danger ahead.

All of the above.

Your score is

If you’re getting ready to apply for a learner’s permit or driver’s license in New York State (NYS), you’ll need to complete the Application for Driver License (MV-44), pass a vision test, and take a written exam. The written test is based on the New York Driver’s Manual, covering essential topics like road rules, traffic signs, and driving under the influence laws. The New York DMV Practice Test has 20 multiple-choice questions, and you’ll need to answer at least 14 correctly, including 2 of the 4 road sign questions, to pass.

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