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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 are approaching an intersection with a flashing red light. You should:
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Slow down and yield the right-of-way to the vehicles behind you.
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Come to a complete stop, check the traffic and go on when it is safe.
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Slow down and proceed carefully through the intersection.
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Stop only if other vehicles are approaching the intersection.
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If your brakes are wet, you can dry them by:
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Lightly pressing the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time.
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Pulling over to the right and wait until it stops raining.
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Increasing your speed while obeying the speed limit.
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None of the above.
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3.
Are three motorcyclists allowed to ride side-by-side in a single lane?
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Yes, up to three motorcyclists are allowed to ride side-by-side in a single lane.
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No, motorcyclists are never allowed to ride side-by-side in a single lane.
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Yes, but they must have at least 3 years experience riding motorcycles.
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No. Two motorcyclists are allowed to ride side-by-side in a single lane, but not three.
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When driving in fog:
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Turn on your low beams.
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Turn on your hazard lights.
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Drive the speed limit.
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Do not drive over 10 MPH.
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Minimum speed signs are designed to:
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Impede the reasonable movement of traffic.
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Assure pedestrian safety.
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Keep traffic flowing smoothly.
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Reduce crashes caused by drivers driving too fast for conditions.
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6.
A steady yellow “X” light above the pavement means:
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Do not drive in this lane.
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This lane can only be used for a right turn.
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Move from this lane.
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This is a shared lane. Drive with caution.
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Drivers of vehicles that display blue, green or amber lights:
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Are free to go the wrong way when responding to an emergency.
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Can legally exceed the speed limit.
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Can legally pass red lights.
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Must obey all traffic laws.
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8.
A U-turn is not permitted:
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Under any circumstances.
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On a two-way street.
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On or near any curve or hill.
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In parking lots and residential areas.
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9.
What do pennant-shaped signs indicate?
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A No Passing Zone.
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A school crossing.
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A detour.
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Yield.
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When you are approaching a railroad crossing with no signal lights or crossing gates, you should:
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Look both ways, listen for and yield to trains and be prepared to stop if a train is approaching.
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Proceed at a constant speed while looking and listening for trains.
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Always come to a complete stop.
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None of the above.
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