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New York DMV quick permit practice test 2

This quick New York practice test has 12 questions from our full tests, so it takes a few minutes. Its main sections are Chapter 6: How to Pass (2), Chapter 8: Defensive Driving (3), and Chapter 3: Owning a Vehicle (1). The first question asks: "You have just passed a car on the left. Before you move back to the right lane, what must your interior mirror show?" You see the explanation after each answer.

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Questions
12
Passing score
70% (9 of 12)
Mistakes allowed
3
Official handbook
New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21)

Practice questions

Question 1 of 120 of 12 answered

You have just passed a car on the left. Before you move back to the right lane, what must your interior mirror show?

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Every question comes from one of these sections of the official handbook.

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  1. Question 1: You have just passed a car on the left. Before you move back to the right lane, what must your interior mirror show?

    • A. The other driver's face in their mirror
    • B. The front bumper of the car you passed
    • C. Nothing at all behind you in any lane

    Source:New York Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 6: How to Pass

  2. Question 2: A car ahead has stopped at a crosswalk to let a pedestrian cross. May you pass it?

    • A. Yes, on the left if the lane is clear
    • B. Yes, if you slow down
    • C. No

    Source:New York Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 6: How to Pass

  3. Question 3: What following-distance rule does the New York manual use in good conditions?

    • A. The one-second rule
    • B. The two-second rule
    • C. The five-second rule

    Source:New York Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 8: Defensive Driving

  4. Question 4: A driver over 21 refuses a chemical test for the first time. What is the minimum penalty?

    • A. A one-year revocation
    • B. A 90-day suspension
    • C. No penalty unless convicted of DWI

    Source:New York Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 2: How to Keep Your License

  5. Question 5: A tire blows out. What should you do?

    • A. Hold the wheel tightly and ease off the gas
    • B. Brake hard right away to stop the car
    • C. Turn sharply onto the shoulder while still at speed

    Source:New York Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions

  6. Question 6: About how long does caffeine take to enter your bloodstream?

    • A. About 30 seconds
    • B. About 3 hours
    • C. About 30 minutes

    Source:New York Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 8: Defensive Driving

  7. Question 7: What is the minimum age for a Class DJ junior operator license?

    • A. 16
    • B. 15
    • C. 17

    Source:New York Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 1: Driver Licenses

  8. Question 8: When sleet or snow starts, which parts of the road freeze first?

    • A. Roads in busy town centers
    • B. Roads that run next to rivers
    • C. Bridges, ramps and overpasses

    Source:New York Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions

  9. Question 9: You have had a few drinks. What actually brings your BAC down?

    • A. Drink a cup of strong black coffee
    • B. Take a cold shower or exercise
    • C. Stop drinking and let time pass

    Source:New York Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 9: Alcohol and Other Drugs

  10. Question 10: A sign warns LANE CLOSED AHEAD. When should you merge?

    • A. At the very end of the closed lane
    • B. At first notice, when it's safe
    • C. Only when a flagger tells you

    Source:New York Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 8: Defensive Driving

  11. Question 11: You buy a car from a private seller. What is the deadline for getting it inspected?

    • A. 90 days after you register it
    • B. Your next registration renewal
    • C. 10 days after you register it

    Source:New York Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 3: Owning a Vehicle

  12. Question 12: May you turn right on a red arrow after stopping?

    • A. Yes, if the way is clear
    • B. Yes, outside New York City
    • C. No

    Source:New York Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 4: Traffic Control

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