New York DMV Permit Practice Test 6
Test 6 of 10. Pick an answer for each question to see if it is right and why; your score appears at the end. You need 14 correct answers to pass, the same ratio as the real New York test.
- Questions20
- Correct to pass14
- Passing score70%
- Minimum age16 years
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1. Under New York's school bus stop-arm camera program, whose fine tier rises across a first, second and third violation within 18 months?
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Answer D: $250, $275, $300
New York's school bus photo violation program charges a civil penalty of 250 dollars for a first violation, 275 for a second within 18 months, and 300 for a third or subsequent violation.
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2. New York's basic speed law requires a driver to do what, beyond simply staying under the posted number?
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Answer A: Drive at a speed that is reasonable and prudent for the conditions and hazards present
New York's basic speed rule requires a speed that is reasonable and prudent for the conditions and potential hazards, which can be slower than the posted limit even when the limit itself is not exceeded.
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3. In New York, what optional coverage can a driver purchase on top of the state's uninsured motorist minimums?
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Answer B: Supplementary uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, up to the policy's own liability limits
New York policyholders may purchase Supplementary Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists coverage, raising protection up to the policy's own bodily injury liability limits.
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4. A law enforcement officer is directing traffic and waves you forward while the signal facing you shows red. What should you do?
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Answer A: Follow the officer's direction and proceed
Directions given by an officer controlling traffic take priority over signals, signs and pavement markings.
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5. Why can an oncoming vehicle that looks comfortably far away leave you far less room than you expect?
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Answer D: You and that vehicle close the gap at the sum of both your speeds
Two vehicles approaching at 55 mph each close the distance between them at about 110 mph, so the gap disappears in half the time you would expect.
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6. Under New York's open container law, in what location may an opened, resealed bottle of wine legally be kept inside a vehicle?
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Answer C: In the trunk, or behind the last upright seat in a vehicle without a trunk
New York's open container law exempts a resealed bottle of wine kept in the trunk, or behind the last upright seat in a vehicle without a trunk.
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7. What point value does New York assign to a conviction for an improper or unsafe lane change?
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Answer B: 3 points
New York assigns 3 points to an improper or unsafe lane change conviction, the same value given to disobeying a traffic signal.
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8. Traffic is backed up just past the exit you want to use at a single-lane roundabout. What should you do?
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Answer D: Wait at the yield line until you can pass through and exit
You must not enter a roundabout unless you can clear it, because stopping inside blocks every other entry.
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9. How does New York's penalty structure treat a first Driving While Ability Impaired by alcohol conviction compared with a first DWI conviction?
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Answer A: DWAI carries a lower fine range and a shorter license suspension than DWI
A first DWAI conviction brings a 300 to 500 dollar fine and a 90 day suspension, both lighter than the 500 to 1,000 dollar fine and six month revocation that a first DWI carries.
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10. In plain words, what is understeer?
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Answer B: The vehicle keeps going straight even though the wheels are turned
Understeer means the front tires have run out of grip, so the vehicle takes a wider line than the one you steered.
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11. What is wrong with steering through a turn using the palm of one hand on the wheel?
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Answer D: You have less control and cannot correct quickly if something goes wrong
One-handed palming gives poor leverage and slow response. Use hand-to-hand or hand-over-hand steering with both hands so you can react instantly.
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12. How often must a standard New York driver license be renewed?
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Answer A: Every 8 years
New York issues standard driver licenses on an 8 year renewal cycle, and a license may be renewed up to a year before or as late as two years after it expires.
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13. New York's basic no-fault coverage caps lost earnings reimbursement at what monthly amount, and for how long?
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Answer D: $2,000 a month for up to three years
New York's basic economic loss benefit reimburses lost earnings up to 2,000 dollars a month, for as long as three years after the accident.
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14. Approaching the point this sign refers to, which hazard is most likely?
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Answer A: A vehicle pulling out from the entering road into the driver's path
The main risk is a driver on the entering road who misjudges the gap and pulls out, so covering the brake and being ready to slow is the sensible response.
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15. What do flashing yellow lights on a school bus mean?
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Answer A: The bus is about to stop to load or unload, so prepare to stop
The amber lights are the warning phase that comes before the red lights and the stop arm, so drivers should slow down and get ready to stop.
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16. How many points does New York add for a conviction of passing a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing?
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Answer A: 8 points
New York treats passing a stopped school bus as a serious offense worth 8 points, more than most moving violations but less than the maximum.
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17. A yellow sign shows a truck on a slope with the legend 7 PERCENT GRADE. What should a driver of a heavy vehicle do?
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Answer A: Select a lower gear before starting down
The percentage shows how steep the descent is, and choosing a low gear at the top lets the engine hold the vehicle back instead of the brakes overheating.
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18. How did the scope of New York's Move Over law change in 2023 compared with the original 2010 version?
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Answer A: It expanded to cover any vehicle stopped on the roadway, not just emergency vehicles
New York's original 2010 Move Over law covered only emergency vehicles, and a 2023 expansion broadened it to include vehicles stopped on the roadway generally.
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19. A black and white regulatory sign facing traffic at a divided section reads KEEP LEFT. What does it require?
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Answer D: Passing the island or obstruction on its left side
Keep Left is posted at an island or obstruction that traffic must pass on the left, which is the opposite of the far more common Keep Right situation.
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20. What are the minimum liability coverage amounts for a vehicle registered in New York State?
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Answer A: $25,000 bodily injury per person, $50,000 per accident and $10,000 property damage
New York requires at least 25,000 dollars for bodily injury and 50,000 dollars for death of one person, 50,000 and 100,000 dollars for two or more people, and 10,000 dollars for property damage.