New York Practice Test 13

/15

1 / 15

What should you use for better visibility during rain, fog, or snow?

high beam headlights.

emergency flashers.

low beam headlights.

daytime lights.

2 / 15

What is the maximum State prison sentence for drivers charged with a Class B felony for causing the death of a child under 16 while driving intoxicated or impaired by drugs?

50 years

10 years

2 years

25 years

3 / 15

What does it indicate when an oncoming driver flashes their headlights at you in low visibility conditions?

Your vehicle was difficult to see. You should turn on your headlights.

You are driving in the wrong direction. Make a U-turn as soon as possible.

Your headlights are too bright. You should turn them off.

Your headlights are too bright. You should use parking lights instead.

4 / 15

What should you ensure while driving on the expressway?

to signal all lane changes.

you cut off vehicles behind you when you change lanes.

your directional signal goes off before you change lanes.

All of the above.

5 / 15

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

accelerate to expressway speed and blend with traffic.

reduce your speed to 15 MPH or less and blend with traffic.

enter the expressway and accelerate quickly.

stop and wait for a large space in traffic.

6 / 15

What should you do if the traffic light is green, but a car already in the intersection is making a turn?

wait for the next green light.

enter the intersection and then stop.

drive through the intersection. You have the right-of-way.

let that car complete its turn before you enter the intersection.

7 / 15

What are the legal consequences of leaving the scene of an incident involving a fatality or personal injury in New York State?

a criminal violation.

permitted only if you were not directly involved in the crash.

a traffic violation.

permitted only if you did not cause the crash.

8 / 15

How should you adjust your driving on a slippery surface like snow or ice?

shift to a low gear before going down steep hills.

maintain traction by following other vehicles closely.

pump your brakes to keep them from freezing.

9 / 15

Who must you yield to when turning left from a private road onto a public roadway?

vehicles from both directions.

vehicles from the left.

vehicles from the right.

pedestrians only.

10 / 15

What should you do if you take the wrong exit on an expressway?

make a U-turn and return to the expressway.

get off at the next exit and look for signs that tell you how to return to the expressway.

drive in reverse to return to the expressway.

use the the exit ramp to accelerate to expressway speed and blend with traffic.

11 / 15

How should you respond if your headlights suddenly stop working while driving?

Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.

Brake immediately and activate your emergency lights.

None of the other answers are correct.

Use your emergency lights, parking lights or directional signals.

12 / 15

What is the average total stopping distance of a tractor-trailer with overheated brakes?

193 feet

683 feet

243 feet

430 feet

13 / 15

What should you do when you see a "lane closed ahead" sign?

make a U-turn. You are on the wrong side of the road.

merge into the correct lane when it is safe.

speed to the end of the closed lane and try to get into the other lane.

None of the above.

14 / 15

What do arrows on the roadway indicate?

indicate that you cannot pass or change lanes.

indicate HOV lanes.

indicate reserved lanes.

show which lanes you must use.

15 / 15

Who has the right of way when vehicles from opposite directions arrive at an intersection simultaneously?

a car that turns right must yield to cars that move straight or turn left.

a car that turns left must yield to cars that move straight or turn right.

a car that moves straight must yield to cars that turn left.

None 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.

New York Practice Test 13

About

States

DMV Handbook