New York Driver’s Practice Tests: DMV Practice Tests

By Ged Benson

The must-have driver's license practice test book for anyone who wants to ace New York's DMV exam.

• Do you want to pass your DMV exam on your first attempt?
• Do you want to be ready for any questions that may come up on your DMV exam?
• Are you looking for an easy, stress-free learning experience?

We've got the perfect solution for you.

 

Getting ready for your driver's test can be a long and stressful process. You have to study the handbook and take multiple generic practice tests before you feel comfortable taking the real thing. The problem is that most of those resources are either too difficult (the handbook), all over the place on the internet or they're not focused on your state's particular requirements (most online practice tests).

 

The Driving School solves all of these problems. Our easy-to-follow questions will help you understand everything from basic road rules to more complex topics such as fines and limits specific to your state. We also provide detailed explanations about why each answer is correct so that you know exactly what to look out for when taking your actual exam.

 

You will cover every section in the official driver's manual, so you won't have to worry about forgetting important notions when you attempt to pass your exam. We've made studying for the DMV test a lot easier.

An all-in-one book, everything you need to know in one place, tests specific to the state of New York

• 25 diagnostic questions
• 2 Practice tests of 40 questions each
• 150 road signs questions
• 50 signs and situation questions
• 55 questions about fines and limits, distracted driving and driving & drinking. 
• Study the questions tailored to your state's requirements
• Clear and detailed explanations about why the correct answer is right
• A bonus PDF with the top 100 most frequently asked questions
• The link to download the official DMV manual of your state
• Unlimited access to everything you'll need for studying for your exam 

We have everything you need to ace this test! Get today the practice test book that will help you prepare for the official DMV exam and make sure that you pass it with flying colors!

• Language: English
• Publisher: The Driving School
• Release date: Feb 24, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201427863

Book preview

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Diagnostic Test

Are you just getting started with your study plan and don't know where to begin? With this DMV Diagnostic Test, you may quickly detect gaps in your driving knowledge and obtain a rough estimate of how much you know about driving rules.

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Total Questions 15

Correct Answer to pass 11

Question 1 - Diagnostic Test

Your blood alcohol level (BAC) is determined by

▢ your degree of fitness

▢ your height

▢ the type of alcohol you've consumed

▢ the quantity of alcohol you've consumed

Question 1 - Diagnostic Test

(D) Different types of drinks have no different effects on you. It is the amount of alcohol you consume that elevates your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and impairs your driving ability, not whether it is in beer, wine, or liquor. [New York State DMV Driver's Manual, Chapter 9 – Alcohol and Other Drugs]

Question 2 - Diagnostic Test

You're traveling on a two-lane highway. The roadway's right edge is painted yellow. What exactly does this mean?

▢ You're right next to a bike lane

▢ You're driving in the wrong direction

▢ You are not permitted to pass

▢ You're in a lane that needs to be exited

Question 2 - Diagnostic Test

(B) If the yellow line on the road is on your right, you are most likely traveling in the wrong direction. The left edge should be yellow, while the right edge should be white. Wrong-way accidents are typically fatal head-on collisions. Pull over to the shoulder (which may be on your left in this circumstance) as soon as you may safely do so for your own safety.

Question 3 - Diagnostic Test

Which of the following methods for preventing fatigue on long journeys is incorrect?

▢ Drive with a passenger

▢ Every 100 miles or 2 hours, take a rest

▢ Get plenty of rest beforehand

▢ Take medications to help you stay awake

Question 3 - Diagnostic Test

(D) Avoid alcohol and medications (prescription or over-the-counter) that may impair your driving ability. Stimulants may momentarily increase your alertness, but they can also reduce your attention span. Furthermore, as the stimulant wears off, you may feel even more weary and drowsy than before you took it. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any drugs. [New York State DMV Driver's Manual, Chapter 8 – Defensive Driving]

Question 4 - Diagnostic Test

This symbol is

▢ an interstate highway guide sign

▢ a caution sign in a construction zone

▢ an object marker on a roadway

▢ a roadblock in a construction zone

Question 4 - Diagnostic Test

(C) This is an object marker sign, which is used to alert drivers about things in the road or extremely close to the road's edge. The stripes point down the road, toward the safe side. This sign advises that you should continue to the right in order to pass the object.

Question 5 - Diagnostic Test

A chemical test assesses your

▢ speed

▢ reaction time

▢ driving ability

▢ blood alcohol content

Question 5 - Diagnostic Test

(D) A chemical test is done to determine your blood alcohol level (BAC). [New York State DMV Driver's Manual, Chapter 9 – Alcohol and Other Drugs]

Question 6 - Diagnostic Test

What exactly do these yellow pavement markers indicate?

▢ This is a three-way intersection

▢ Left turns are permitted for vehicles moving in either direction

▢ Right turns are permitted for vehicles moving in either direction

▢ It's a one-way street

Question 6 - Diagnostic Test

(B) The center lane is designated for left turns (or U-turns when authorized) and can be utilized by vehicles going in either direction. On the pavement, left-turn arrows for one-way traffic alternate with left-turn arrows for the opposing direction. These lanes are denoted by solid and broken (dashed) yellow lines on each side.

Question 7 - Diagnostic Test

Except where otherwise indicated, the speed limit in New York City is

▢ 70 mph

▢ 55 mph

▢ 50 mph

▢ 25 mph

Question 7 - Diagnostic Test

(D) Some cities have low speed limits that are not usually posted. Except where otherwise indicated, the speed limit in New York City is 25 mph.

Question 8 - Diagnostic Test

What does a flashing yellow X above your lane mean?

▢ You are permitted to drive in this lane

▢ You are not permitted to drive in this lane

▢ In this lane, proceed with caution

▢ Only left turns are permitted from this lane

Question 8 - Diagnostic Test

(D) Lane use control signals are special overhead signals that indicate which lanes of a roadway may be utilized in various directions at different times. A flashing yellow X denotes that this lane is solely for left turns.

Question 9 - Diagnostic Test

What should you do first while pulling out of a parallel parking space near to a curb?

▢ Check that your wheels are straight

▢ Turn your front wheels towards left

▢ Proceed with caution

▢ To make more room, reverse the process

Question 9 - Diagnostic Test

(A) To exit a parallel parking space, you must reverse to make room in front of you. However, if you do not initially straighten your front wheels, the curb may prevent you from reversing.

Question 10 - Diagnostic Test

You should use ________ to provide a suitable space cushion between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you.

▢ the two-second rule

▢ the one-second rule

▢ the three-second rule

▢ the four-second rule

Question 10 - Diagnostic Test

(A) Rear-end collisions account for four out of every ten crashes. Tailgating is the leading cause of rear-end collisions (following too closely). The two-second rule is recommended by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Driver Manual for an acceptable space cushion between your car and the vehicle ahead of you: At least two seconds should elapse between the time the car ahead of you passes a stationary object and the time you arrive at that same object. Increase your space cushion to three or even four seconds in poor or hazardous driving circumstances.

Question 11 - Diagnostic Test

What does this road sign denote?

▢ Sign for a freeway interchange

▢ Sign that says Right Lane Ends

▢ Beginning of a Divided Highway sign

▢ Exit sign on a motorway

Question 11 - Diagnostic Test

(A) This is a sign for a freeway intersection. This sign alerts you to the fact that you are approaching an interchange.

Question 12 - Diagnostic Test

Having coffee after consuming alcohol

▢ reduces the effects of alcohol

▢ raises the amount of alcohol in your blood

▢ has no influence on the level of alcohol in your blood

▢ reduces the amount of alcohol in your blood

Question 12 - Diagnostic Test

(C) Waiting long enough for your body to break down and eliminate the alcohol from your system is the only way to minimize your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Coffee, meals, exercise, and cold showers will not lower your BAC or diminish the effects of drinking. They can keep you awake, but they cannot get you drunk. [New York State DMV Driver's Manual, Chapter 9 – Alcohol and Other Drugs]

Question 13 - Diagnostic Test

You intend to make a right at the next intersection. You should start signaling

▢ as you reach the traffic lights

▢ as soon as you reach the crossroads

▢ if you notice additional vehicles following you

▢ 100 feet before you turn

Question 13 - Diagnostic Test

(D) According to New York State law, you must signal a turn or lane change for at least the last 100 feet (approximately 30 m) before performing the action. A smart safety suggestion is to signal your intention to turn before you begin to brake or make the turn, if possible. [New York State DMV Driver's Manual, Chapter 5 - Intersections and Turns], [NY VTL 1163]

Question 14 - Diagnostic Test

If a vehicle passes you on the left, you should _________ until the vehicle has safely passed you.

▢ reduce your speed and keep to the left

▢ pull over and come to a complete stop

▢ slow down slightly while remaining centered in your lane

▢ increase your speed while remaining to the right

Question 14 - Diagnostic Test

(C) If another vehicle passes you on the left, slow down slightly and stay in your lane until the car has safely past you and is ahead of you. Then, and only then, should you resume your normal pace.

Question 15 - Diagnostic Test

When can you make a left turn at a red light in New York State outside of New York City?

▢ Never

▢ When turning from a two-way street onto a one-way street

▢ Only during posted times

▢ When turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street

Question 15 - Diagnostic Test

(D) Outside of New York City, you can turn left on a red light while turning from one one-way street to another one-way street in New York State, unless signage forbid it. Before turning, you must still come to a complete stop and yield to all pedestrians and traffic. It should be noted that the legislation in some other states differ in this regard. In a few places (for example, Michigan), you can also turn left on red from a two-way street onto a one-way street. Other states, such as South Dakota, outright prohibit left turns on red. Always verify the local traffic laws when going out of state.

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Practice Test 1

Get prepared for the DMV driving permit test exam by practicing with real questions that are very similar (often identical!) to those on the DMV test.

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Total Questions: 40

Correct Answer to pass: 33

Question 1 - Practice Test 1

Yellow lines are used on one-way streets as

▢ lines on the right

▢ lines in the middle

▢ left-edge lines

Question 1 - Practice Test 1

(C) Yellow lines are also utilized as left-edge lines on one-way streets.

Question 2 - Practice Test 1

What should you do to recover from hydroplaning?

▢ Hit the brakes

▢ Increase the amount of force you apply to the accelerator

▢ Firmly hit the brakes

▢ Take your foot off the gas pedal

Question 2 - Practice Test 1

(D) When you drive too fast on a wet road, you may experience hydroplaning. If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, do not apply the brakes. Braking too hard may cause your vehicle to slip out of control. Instead, remove your foot from the accelerator and allow your car to slow down until hydroplaning ceases.

Question 3 - Practice Test 1

When approaching and entering an acceleration lane, to match the speed of vehicles in through lanes.

▢ Accelerate your pace

▢ Abruptly reduce your speed

▢ Gradually reduce your speed

▢ Alter your lane and accelerate

Question 3