NEW YORK STATE DMV PRACTICE TEST UPDATED

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NEW YORK STATE DMV PRACTICE TEST UPDATED

One broken line indicates:

• You can pass other vehicles and change lanes, if it is safe.

• You can not pass other vehicles or go across the line.

• You can change lanes, but only when traffic conditions or obstructions in the

road make it necessary.

• None of the above - (answers)A. You can pass other vehicles and change lanes,

if it is safe.

Drivers may need more space in front of their vehicle:

• when it is hard to see ahead.

• when carrying a heavy load or pulling a trailer.

• when following motorcycles.

• All of the above. - (answers)D. All of the above 1 / 4

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If your car goes into water, you should:

• wait for water to rush in and let it out in small breaths through your nose.

• remove yourself before it starts to sink.

• call the fire department immediately.

• None of the above. - (answers)B. remove yourself before it starts to sink.

The NYS law requires drivers to use their headlights:

• from one-half hour after the sun sets to one-half hour before the sun rises.

• when visibility is less than 1,000 feet.

• when they use their windshield wipers to clear rain, fog or snow.

• All of the above. - (answers)D. All of the above

When drivers come to this sign, they must: 2 / 4

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• be ready to stop at the stop sign.

• stop what they are doing.

• warn other drivers that a stop sign is ahead.

• brake sharply and come to a complete stop. - (answers)A. be ready to stop at

the stop sign.

This is:

• a reduction of lanes sign.

• a right curve sign

• a merging traffic sign

• a side road sign - (answers)D. a side road sign

What does this 'Soft Shoulder' sign indicate?

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• Drivers should leave the pavement immediately.

• Drive on the shoulder if you have soft tires.

• The dirt on the side of the road is soft.

• None of the above. - (answers)C. The dirt on the side of the road is soft.

What does a NO STANDING sign mean?

• Drivers can not stand in front of parked vehicles.

• Vehicles can stop only to obey a traffic sign, signal or officer.

• Drivers must discharge passengers before leaving.

• Drivers can only make a temporary stop to load or drop off passengers. -

(answers)D. Drivers can only make a temporary stop to load or drop off passengers.

U-turns are illegal:

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