New York Practice Test 20

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What does the shape of a route sign indicate?

the speed limit on that route.

how many miles are left before you reach your destination.

that the route you are on might be dangerous.

the type of route you are on.

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When is a three-point turn used?

to turn your car around in a small space.

whenever possible, to change lane.

on a curve, when a sign indicates that making a U-turn is prohibited.

to indicate your intention to turn.

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In what units is Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) expressed?

percentage of alcohol to blood.

percentage of blood to alcohol.

AAI (Acute Alcohol Intoxication) level.

ounces of alcohol in your blood.

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What should you do if you hear a thumping sound while driving?

try your emergency lights.

get off the road and check your tires.

hook your shoe under the gas pedal and see if you can free it.

pull the steering wheel back.

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What are the responsibilities of bicyclists while on the road?

keep at least one hand on the handlebars at all times.

signal turns and stops through the use of hand signals.

never carry an infant under a year old as a passenger.

All of the above.

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What actions should you take if you notice smoke coming from under the hood of your vehicle?

Try to fight the fire yourself.

Jump off your car immediately, if it is safe to do so.

Call the fire department and then pull off the road and park your vehicle.

Pull off the road and park your vehicle. Turn off the ignition, get away from the car and call the fire department.

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How can motorcyclists improve their visibility on the road?

quickly change speed or lane position.

keep their headlights and taillights on at all times.

use a full lane.

wear approved helmets.

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How are traffic lights typically arranged, from top to bottom or left to right?

green, red and yellow

red, green and yellow

green, yellow and red

red, yellow and green

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What should you do while navigating through a roundabout?

use your left turn signal if you are in position to exit now.

change lanes before you check for vehicles behind you.

remain in your lane until you are ready to exit.

all of the above.

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Who has the right-of-way if you are both stopped at a stop sign and planning to go straight, with the other car on your right?

You.

No one.

The car on your right.

Whoever enters the intersection first.

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When is wearing a seat belt not mandatory?

in taxis.

by passengers in buses (except school buses).

in emergency vehicles.

All of the above.

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Is it necessary to make a complete stop at a yield sign?

Always.

If traffic conditions require it.

Never.

Before you decrease speed and reach the intersection.

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What does a flashing yellow 'X' light above the pavement indicate?

This lane can only be used for a left turn.

You can use this lane only if you need to turn right.

This is a reversed lane. Drive with caution.

None of the above.

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How should you respond if your brakes fail and your vehicle lacks ABS?

Pull the steering wheel back.

Pump the brake pedal hard and fast to increase pressure.

Turn on your cruise control.

Hook your shoe under the pedal and see if you can free it.

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Once you have parallel parked, is it permissible to open a door on the road-facing side of your vehicle?

Yes, but only if oncoming vehicles or bicycles are at least 10 feet away.

Yes, but only if it does not interfere with bicyclists and other traffic.

Yes, always.

No, never.

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When turning left from a one-way street onto another one-way street with two lanes, which lane should you enter?

must go to the next intersection.

must turn into its right lane.

cannot turn left.

must turn into its left lane.

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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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