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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.
1.
The picture shows:
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A crossing.
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An open intersection.
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A divided highway.
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A roundabout.
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2.
This 12'6” sign indicates:
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The distance between the road surface and the bottom of a bridge or overpass.
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Narrow bridge ahead.
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The advised weight of your vehicle in order to go over a bridge.
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Truck crossing.
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3.
This road sign means:
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U-turn permitted.
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Sharp left turn.
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Detour.
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No U-turn.
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4.
This road sign means:
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Keep right, traffic is entering from another road.
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Keep right.
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Divided highway ends.
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One-way traffic.
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5.
Expressway driving is different from normal driving because:
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There are no posted speed signs.
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It combines higher speeds with heavy traffic, and requires drivers to think faster.
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You can take more risks.
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You need to come to a complete stop when driving in fog.
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6.
What is the ideal steering wheel hand placement?
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6-12
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3-9
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5-10
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3-6
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7.
When you see an overhead lane sign with an arrow and the word "ONLY" below it, you should:
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Proceed only if you plan on turning left.
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Change lanes immediately.
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Proceed only if you plan on turning right.
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Proceed in the direction of the arrow.
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8.
Drivers may park in a space reserved for the disabled:
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Only if the driver is disabled.
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If the vehicle is transporting the disabled person described in the registration or permit.
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Regardless of who is in the vehicle.
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If the vehicle is going to pick up the disabled within 30 minutes.
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9.
What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights?
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You may turn against a red arrow when safe.
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The color of the lights.
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Red arrows are only used to prevent traffic from turning left.
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You can never turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first.
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10.
This signal means:
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Stop.
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Turn left.
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Slow.
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Proceed.
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