New York Practice Test 08

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What is the key rule to keep in mind during an emergency?

Run away.

Call the police.

Do not panic.

Do not move.

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Under what circumstances are you allowed to pass on the right?

when passing is restricted by parked cars.

when a vehicle ahead makes a left turn.

when a vehicle ahead makes a right turn.

when a vehicle that is approaching from the opposite direction is prepared to turn left.

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When are drivers prohibited from passing a vehicle on the left?

they are within 100 feet of a railroad crossing.

they approach the top of a hill on a two-way road and cannot see over it.

they can not safely return to the right lane before the center line changes from a broken line to a solid one.

All of the above.

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Which pavement marking indicates the lane you must use for making a turn?

Arrows

Crosswalk Lines

Edge line

Diamond

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Under what conditions are you allowed to park in spaces designated for motorists with disabilities?

If you have a permit or vehicle plates for persons with disabilities, and only when the disabled person is in the vehicle.

only if the person who received the permit or vehicle plates is not in the vehicle.

even if if the person who received the permit or vehicle plates is not in the vehicle.

None of the above.

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Which of the following statements about roundabouts is false?

Roundabouts improve traffic flow.

Roundabouts slow vehicle speed.

Traffic signals found at roundabouts reduce traffic crashes.

Traffic in roundabouts travels in a counter-clockwise direction.

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What are the possible effects of taking another drug while consuming alcohol?

There are no effects, unless the drug is prescription only.

The effects of alcohol are reduced by the drug.

If the drug is over-the-counter, there are no effects.

The effects of the alcohol and the drug are enhanced.

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What does Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) refer to?

traffic infraction.

a class E felony.

a misdemeanor.

criminal infraction.

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How should you respond if a tire blows out while driving?

Leave the road immediately.

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

Hold the steering wheel tight and slowly take your foot off the gas pedal.

Hold the steering wheel tight and brake immediately to avoid the risk of skidding.

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What is the typical color of front fog lights?

Amber or white.

Red

Red or amber.

White or red.

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At night, how many feet ahead do headlights typically illuminate?

500

100

350

150

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When following a motorcycle, what should drivers keep in mind about its maneuverability compared to other vehicles?

stop much more slowly

accelerate much faster

stop much more quickly

drive much faster

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What should you do if traffic is backed up on the other side of an intersection and you cannot pass through completely?

enter the intersection and proceed with caution.

enter the intersection and try to avoid blocking it.

wait until traffic ahead is clear.

turn right instead of going straight through the intersection.

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What are blind spots?

Dangerous intersection where the maximum speed limit is 15 MPH or less.

Areas to the side or rear of a vehicle that the driver cannot see with use of mirrors.

Lanes reserved for U-turns.

At night, the darkest areas of a road, where emergency flashers should be used.

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According to New York State law, at what visibility distance must drivers use their headlights?

200 feet

3,000 feet

1,000 feet

500 feet

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How does reaction distance change when a hazard is detected ahead?

is the sum of perception distance and braking distance.

equals total stopping distance minus perception distance.

is how far a vehicle will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before the driver hits the brakes.

None of the above.

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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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