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To apply for a learner permit or driver license in New York State (NYS), you must complete an Application for Driver License (MV-44). You must pass a vision and written test and pay the application and license fees. The NY DMV written test covers the contents of the New York Driver's Manual, including road rules, road signs, driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, as well as other driving and safety rules. The New York State knowledge test consists of 20 multiple choice questions. To pass the NYS DMV test, you must correctly answer at least 14 questions, and at least 2 of the 4 questions about road signs.
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When you pass another vehicle, before you return to the right lane, you must:
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Make sure you can see the front bumper of the vehicle you passed.
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Check your interior rear-view mirror.
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Signal.
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All of the above.
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You were parked and have been waiting a long time with your turn signal on to re-enter traffic. However, traffic is heavy. You should:
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Continue waiting and yielding to traffic in the lane.
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Use hand signals to ask the other drivers to stop.
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Slowly inch your vehicle into the traffic lane.
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Drive on the shoulder until a gap in traffic appears.
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3.
This road sign means:
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Flagger ahead.
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Winding road ahead.
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One Way.
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School crossing ahead.
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4.
You want to turn left at an intersection. The traffic light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should:
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Wait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear.
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Wait at the crosswalk for the light to turn red.
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Wait in the center of the intersection until the traffic headed toward you clears or stops for a red light.
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Take the right-of-way and turn left.
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5.
An emergency vehicle that uses lights and a siren can be unpredictable. Why?
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The driver can legally pass red lights.
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Sirens are extremely loud.
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Emergency vehicles must go faster than the posted speed limit when it is safe to do so.
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Emergency vehicle drivers are not required to be careful.
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Drivers may drive around or under a lowered crossing gate at a railroad crossing:
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Under no circumstances.
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If your vehicle can do so without damaging the gate.
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After carefully looking in both directions.
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After ensuring that no train is approaching.
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Drivers should be aware that a motorcyclist may:
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Move to the center of the lane on steel deck bridges, to adjust for the surface that is not even.
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Decrease speed and rise off the seat when approaching a railroad crossing.
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Quickly change speed or lane position.
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All of the above.
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8.
If you drink alcohol socially, what helps ensure your safety?
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Drink coffee before driving.
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Take a cold shower before driving.
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Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking.
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Stop drinking one hour before driving.
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9.
When driving in bad weather, drivers should:
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Increase the following distance.
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Increase their speed to get to their destination more quickly.
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Decrease the following distance.
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None of the above.
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10.
If a driver follows you too closely, you should:
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Activate your stop lights.
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Move to another lane if possible.
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Brake suddenly.
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Increase your speed as you are probably driving too slowly.
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