New York Practice Test 12

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Amber lights are used on:

personal vehicles driven by volunteer firefighters.

authorized emergency vehicles.

hazard vehicles.

volunteer ambulance vehicles.

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What must you do before crossing railroad tracks?

make sure there is room for your vehicle on the other side.

look and listen for trains.

wait until the crossing gates are completely up.

All of the above.

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At what distance before a turn should you activate your signal?

500 feet

100 feet

50 feet

250 feet

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What should drivers know about vehicles displaying blue, green, or amber lights?

can legally exceed the speed limit.

are free to go the wrong way when responding to an emergency.

must obey all traffic laws.

can legally pass red lights.

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What is the legal status of consuming an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle on a public highway, street, or road?

a traffic infraction for a driver, but not for a passenger.

a criminal violation for a driver or passenger.

a misdemeanor for a driver, but not for a passenger.

a traffic infraction for a driver or passenger.

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Which of the following should be avoided when driving at night?

Use high beams when you are within 100 feet of the vehicle ahead.

If you are leaving a brightly lit place, drive slowly until your eyes adjust to the darkness.

Use headlights between the hours of sunset and sunrise.

Don’t look directly at oncoming headlights.

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Where is parking prohibited?

in a crosswalk.

on the road side of a parked vehicle.

in a tunnel.

All of the above.

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What should you do if vehicles keep passing you on the right?

move to the right lane and allow other vehicles to pass you on the left.

move to the left lane and allow other vehicles to pass you on the right.

pull over to the right and stop until the road is clear.

increase your speed immediately.

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What should drivers avoid doing in case of skidding?

pump the brakes gently if they are about to hit something.

take their foot off the gas pedal.

steer the car into the direction of the skid.

tap the gas pedal with their foot.

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What should drivers do when approaching an intersection or driveway?

look both ways and be ready to stop.

change lanes.

pass other vehicles and then stop.

drive at the fastest speed just before entering the intersection.

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What is the maximum speed you should drive if no speed limit is posted?

55 MPH.

65 MPH.

the unposted speed limit.

35 MPH.

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What are the requirements mandated by New York State?

Seat belt use only by passengers 21 years of age or older.

Seat belt use by adults, and seat belts, booster seats or child safety seats for children.

Seat belt use by the driver and front-seat passengers under 12.

None of the above.

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What is the proper way to stop in an emergency when traction is lost and the car begins to slide with conventional brakes?

the ASB System.

by pumping the brakes.

the Anti-Slide System.

the Stop-Now System.

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How should drivers respond if their brakes fail?

Tie a white cloth on the left door handle.

Brake lightly.

Use your ABS System.

Shift to a lower gear.

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How can you decrease the risk of a collision with a large vehicle?

delay near it.

cut abruptly in front of it.

pay close attention to the turn signals.

pull in front of the large vehicle before you can see the whole front of the vehicle in your mirror.

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At what distance must other drivers be able to see your vehicle in both directions before you can make a U-turn near the top of a hill or a similar location?

200

500

100

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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