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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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You should never depend on your mirrors when you prepare to change lanes. Why?
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Mirrors are useless.
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Even correctly adjusted mirrors will leave blind spots behind both sides of your vehicle.
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Not all vehicles have mirrors.
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Mirrors need to be adjusted.
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2.
Which of the following is a serious traffic offense?
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Causing a fatal crash.
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Driving under the influence (DUI).
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Reckless driving.
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All of the above.
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3.
Just like alcohol and other drugs, drowsiness can:
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Impair your judgment.
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Increase your awareness while driving.
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Help you to be a better driver.
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Make you feel better.
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4.
Aggressive drivers:
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Show little or no respect for traffic laws.
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Run stop signs.
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Fail to use signals for lane changes.
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All of the above.
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5.
If vehicles approaching from opposite directions reach an intersection at the same time:
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A vehicle that turns left must yield to vehicles that move straight or turn right.
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A vehicle that moves straight must yield to vehicles that turn left.
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A vehicle that turns right must yield to vehicles that move straight or turn left.
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None of the above.
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6.
This road sign means:
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Turn left at the intersection.
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Turn right.
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Flagger ahead.
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Lane shifting.
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7.
You hear an emergency vehicle heading toward your vehicle. What do you do?
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If you are in an intersection, drive out of it before you pull over.
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Pull over immediately to the right and stop.
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After stopping, wait until the emergency vehicle passes before you drive on.
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All of the above.
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8.
DMV will deny any application for reinstatement of a revoked license if the applicant has ____ or more alcohol or drug related driving convictions in the last ___ years, plus at least one other serious driving offense during that period.
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two; 15
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three; 25
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six; 20
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four; 15
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9.
Before entering an intersection, drivers should look:
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Right.
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Left.
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Left, right, then left again.
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Right, left, then right again.
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10.
This sign means:
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Vehicles with disabled parking permits have the right-of-way.
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Parking spaces are reserved for individuals with valid disabled parking permits.
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Lanes are reserved for carpool vehicles or vehicles transporting people with disabilities.
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Roundabout ahead.
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