New York DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

What does a crossbuck sign indicate?

Accepted Answer

Railroad crossings.

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School zones.

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No passing zones.

Question 2

Only ____ reduces blood alcohol content (BAC) and alcohol’s effects:

Accepted Answer

Time

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Drinking caffeine

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Eating fatty foods

Question 3

To avoid aggressive driving, you should:

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Stay calm and focus on driving.

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Drive above the speed limit.

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Tailgate other drivers.

Question 4

Yellow lines separate:

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Opposing traffic on two-way roads.

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One-way street lanes.

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Carpool lanes from regular lanes.

Question 5

Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:

Accepted Answer

Under no circumstances.

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If it is prescribed by a doctor.

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If you don't feel drowsy.

Question 6

What should you do if an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane?

Accepted Answer

Use your horn, steer right, and brake.

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Use your horn, steer right, and accelerate.

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Use your horn, steer left, and brake.

Question 7

Blind persons legally have the right-of-way when crossing the street when they are:

Accepted Answer

Led by a guide dog or using a white or metallic cane.

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Helped by another person.

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Wearing light-colored clothing.

Question 8

What is defensive driving?

Accepted Answer

Identifying dangerous driving situations and taking action to avoid accidents.

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Defending yourself against drivers by getting ahead of them in traffic.

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Following the vehicle ahead of you at a close distance.

Question 9

When driving beside a single broken white line on a highway:

Accepted Answer

You may cross to pass or change lanes.

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You cannot cross the line to pass.

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You may cross only from the left lane.

Question 10

Which is true about BAC (blood alcohol content)?

Accepted Answer

A breathalyzer tests BAC.

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A chemical test is required for conviction.

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Physical fitness reduces BAC.

Question 11

When nearing a railroad crossing with a crossbuck but no gates or lights, you should:

Accepted Answer

Cross cautiously only if no train is coming.

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Lower your radio to listen for trains.

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Proceed only with a flagger’s clearance.

Question 12

When parked parallel to the curb, you may exit on the traffic side only:

Accepted Answer

When it won’t interfere with oncoming traffic.

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During daylight when visible to other drivers.

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When the nearest traffic light is red.

Question 13

On a three-lane expressway in the middle lane if a car passes you on the right,  their action is:

Accepted Answer

Allowed on a limited-access highway if it is safe and legal.

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Wrong because passing is never allowed on the right.

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Wrong because they are in your blind spot.

Question 14

To pass a slower vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:

Accepted Answer

None of the above.

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Stay in your lane.

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Flash lights at oncoming traffic.

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Use the shoulder.

Question 15

At a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:

Accepted Answer

May turn left after yielding.

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Merge in the arrow’s direction.

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Stop completely.

Question 16

When nearing a railroad crossing without signals or gates, you should:

Accepted Answer

Be ready to yield to trains.

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Cross quickly.

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Always stop before crossing.

Question 17

A traffic light which has a green arrow and a red light means that:

Accepted Answer

You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow

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You may only drive straight ahead

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You must wait for a green light

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Vehicles moving in any direction must stop

Question 18

When passing a bicycle, you should:

Accepted Answer

Slow down and give ample space.

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Honk to signal your approach.

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Drive in the bike lane.

Question 19

If you’re in an accident, you should:

Accepted Answer

Stop immediately.

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Assist the injured.

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Call the police.

Question 20

In fog or mist, avoid using high beam headlights because:

Accepted Answer

Light reflects back impairing your vision.

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Oncoming vehicles may not see you.

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Vehicles behind may tailgate.

Question 1 of 20

What does a crossbuck sign indicate?