New York Practice Test 07

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What precautions should you take when driving in ice or snow storms?

clear the ice and snow from your vehicle.

make sure the windshield washer reservoir is filled with a cleaning solution that resists freezing.

drive slowly.

All of the above.

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On average, how much time does your body need to process the alcohol in a 5-ounce glass of wine?

10 minutes.

one hour.

3 hours.

30 minutes.

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How should you react if a vehicle is coming toward you head-on in your lane?

Come to a complete stop and use your horn to warn the vehicles behind you.

Decrease speed, pull over to the right and sound your horn to warn the other driver.

Turn off the ignition if your vehicle has power steering.

Pull over to the left and use your emergency lights to stop the other driver.

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Why is it important not to rely solely on your mirrors when preparing to change lanes?

You should look over your shoulder instead.

Mirrors leave “blind spots” behind both sides of vehicles.

Mirrors are useless.

Mirrors need to be adjusted.

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Where should a pedestrian walk if no sidewalks are available?

On the side of the road, facing the traffic.

On the side of the road, in the same direction of traffic.

In the middle of the road, facing oncoming traffic.

On the left side of the road, behind slower vehicles.

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What precautions should drivers take to minimize the risk of colliding with an animal?

Look well down the road and far off to each side.

Slow down when approaching animals that are standing near the road.

Scan the sides of the road to watch for the reflection of vehicle headlights in the eyes of animals.

All of the above.

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What should you do if you hear a siren nearby but cannot locate the emergency vehicle?

Stop only if you are sure that the vehicle is headed toward you in the opposite lane.

Stop immediately and activate your emergency flashers.

Pull over to the right side of the road and stop until you are sure the emergency vehicle is not headed toward you.

Keep driving until you are sure the emergency vehicle is headed toward you.

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How should you respond if your view through the windshield becomes obstructed?

Pull your vehicle off the road and park it.

Open the side window so you can see.

Turn on your emergency lights.

All of the above.

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How should you respond if your steering fails while driving?

Call an ambulance.

Leave the road immediately.

Pump your gas pedal a few times to increase the pressure.

Don't panic. Turn on your emergency lights to let other drivers know you are having car problems. Move toward the side of the road and bring the car to a gradual stop.

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In New York City, what is the default rule if there is no sign permitting an action?

you must not yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

you are not allowed to stop at a red light.

you are not allowed to turn on a red light.

you must not make a right turn at a steady green light.

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In which model year or older vehicles is seat belt use not required?

1982

1968

1964

1974

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What should you do if the headlights of an oncoming vehicle temporarily blind you?

glance toward the side of the road, then look quickly ahead to determine the other vehicle’s position.

avoid looking directly at the bright lights.

use the road edge as a guide until the approaching vehicle passes by.

All of the above.

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When must you pull over and stop upon hearing an approaching emergency vehicle?

When the emergency vehicle is coming from the right.

When the emergency vehicle is coming from the left.

When the emergency vehicle is headed toward you in the opposite lane of a two-lane roadway.

Always.

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When are roads at their most slippery?

just before it rains.

on hills.

when it stops raining.

when it first starts to rain.

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What does BAC stand for and what does it measure?

the percentage of alcohol in your blood.

the number of ounces of alcohol in your blood.

the amount of alcohol in your body.

the acronym for Beer ACcumulation.

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What are courts required to order for drivers convicted of DWI or AGG-DWI?

install and maintain an ignition interlock device on any vehicle owned or operated by such driver.

attend a Safe Driving Course.

attend an approved driver education course.

drink no alcohol at all for 6 months.

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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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