New York Practice Test 04

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What should you do if the entrance lane is too short to reach highway speed?

stop and wait for a large gap in traffic, then enter the highway and accelerate quickly.

go to the next entrance ramp.

merge into highway traffic as soon as possible.

None of the above.

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What is the first action you should take if your front wheels begin to skid?

Take your foot off the gas pedal and shift to neutral.

Immediately turn in the direction you want to go.

Speed up, pump your brakes and steer in the direction the vehicle is trying to go.

None of the above.

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Higher fines and increased license penalties may result from a third or subsequent alcohol-related conviction within:

2 years.

10 years.

5 years.

3 years.

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What must you do regarding oncoming traffic when making a left turn?

must yield to

can handle

must not yield to

must interrupt

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HOV stands for:

High Octane Vehicle

Heavy Occupancy Vehicles

High Occupancy Vehicles

Hydraulically Operated Valve

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Which of the following contains more alcohol?

12 oz. of wine cooler

5 oz. of wine

1½ oz. of liquor

All these drinks contain about the same amount of alcohol.

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Drivers cannot pass a vehicle on the left if:

their lane has a solid yellow center line.

they cannot safely return to the right lane before any oncoming vehicle comes within 200 feet of them.

they approach a curve on a two-way road and cannot see around it.

All of the above.

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To drive defensively, you must:

assume that a driver who approaches a STOP sign on a side road is actually going to stop.

not check behind you through your mirrors.

anticipate errors by other drivers.

use only one hand on the wheel.

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An emergency vehicle that uses lights and a siren can be unpredictable. Why?

Emergency vehicle drivers are not required to be careful.

The driver can legally pass red lights.

Emergency vehicles must go faster than the posted speed limit when it is safe to do so.

Sirens are extremely loud.

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A yellow arrow means:

If you intend to turn in the direction of the arrow, be prepared to stop.

Do not go in the direction of the arrow.

The same as a steady yellow light.

None of the above.

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You cannot make a turn at a red light if:

you are the driver of a school bus containing students.

you are in New York City.

there is a NO TURN ON RED sign posted.

All of the above.

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The following symptoms are associated with drowsy driving:

You continue to yawn.

Your eyes go out of focus by themselves.

You don’t remember driving the last few miles.

All of the above.

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Does the New York State law allow drivers to plea bargain to an offense related to alcohol or drugs?

Yes, but only if it is your first conviction.

No, never.

Yes, but only if you are under 21 years of age.

Yes, always.

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HOV lanes:

are reserved for trucks 3,000 pounds or more.

are reserved for High Octane Vehicles.

promote the most efficient use of limited street and highway capacity.

All of the above.

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Two-thirds of all deer-vehicle collisions occur between the months of:

January and March.

June and August.

August and October.

October and December.

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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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