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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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If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, you should:
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Pump the brake pedal to build pressure, and down shift into a lower gear or neutral to slow down.
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Tap your horn to alert other drivers.
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Shift to a higher gear and pump the brake pedal to release pressure, then press the gas pedal.
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Immediately switch the vehicle off.
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2.
Drivers cannot to pass a vehicle on the left if:
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They approach a curve on a two-way road and cannot see around it.
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They cannot safely return to the right lane before any oncoming vehicle comes within 200 feet of them.
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Their lane has a solid yellow center line.
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All of the above.
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3.
Signs that indicate a No Passing Zone tell drivers that:
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Passing is only permitted in daylight hours.
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Passing is allowed and encouraged.
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Not passing other vehicles is prohibited.
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It is not safe to pass.
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Defensive driving is a driving technique in which you as a driver:
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Defend against accidents by driving your vehicle fast enough to stay ahead of traffic congestion.
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Identify dangerous driving situations and take action to avoid an accident.
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Defend against poor drivers by getting ahead of them in traffic.
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Defend yourself against accidents by following close to the vehicle ahead.
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5.
What effect does drinking alcohol and taking a prescription drug or over the counter medicine have?
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The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol.
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The medicine reduces the effect of the alcohol.
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No effect, they are different substances.
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None of the above.
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You are stopped at a stop sign and you are going to go straight through the intersection. A car on the cross road has stopped at the same time at a stop sign on your right and is going to go straight. Who has the right-of-way?
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Whoever enters the intersection first.
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No one.
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You.
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The car on your right.
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7.
When passing a motorcycle you must:
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Sound your horn to alert the motorcyclist.
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Give the motorcyclist the right hand part of his traffic lane.
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Stay in the right lane as much as possible.
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Give the motorcyclist the entire traffic lane as if the motorcycle was a car.
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8.
Vehicles must be inspected for maintenance and safety:
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At least twice a year.
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At least once every 18 months.
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At least once a year.
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Not less than 3 times a year.
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9.
_________________ your mirrors when you prepare to change lanes.
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Never use
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Never depend on
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It is not recommended to check
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Always rely on
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If no speed limit is posted, you should drive no more than:
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The unposted speed limit.
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35 MPH.
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65 MPH.
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55 MPH.
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