New York Permit Practice Test 1
26 questions written from the New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
What is the minimum age for a New York junior learner permit (Class DJ)?
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About this test
These questions were written from the New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) (MV-21). 12 of the 21 New York questions in this test cover rules that are specific to New York or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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What is the minimum age for a New York junior learner permit (Class DJ)?
- A 15
- B 17
- C 18
- D 16
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D. 16
New York's junior (Class DJ) learner permit and junior license start at age 16. Anyone under 16 cannot drive in New York State, even if licensed somewhere else.
Besides at night, when does New York law require you to turn on your headlights?
- A When visibility is under 1,000 feet or you are using your wipers
- B Only when it is raining heavily
- C When visibility drops below 200 feet
- D Only on expressways in bad weather
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A. When visibility is under 1,000 feet or you are using your wipers
Headlights are required from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise, when visibility is under 1,000 feet, and whenever you use your wipers for rain, snow or sleet. Daytime running lights do not count.
What is the penalty for a first offense of talking on a hand-held cell phone while driving in New York?
- A A fine of up to $50 and no points on your driving record
- B A fine of up to $100 and two license points on your record
- C A fine of up to $200 and five license points
- D A fine of up to $500 and eleven points
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C. A fine of up to $200 and five license points
Speaking into or listening to a hand-held phone while driving is a traffic infraction in New York. A first offense can bring a fine of up to $200 and five points; hands-free phones may be used.
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Railroad crossing lights are flashing and the bell is ringing. How far from the tracks must you stop?
- A At least 5 feet
- B At least 50 feet
- C At least 15 feet
- D At least 100 feet
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C. At least 15 feet
Flashing red lights, lowered gates or a bell mean you must stop at least 15 feet from the tracks. Do not cross until the lights and bell stop and the gates are fully up.
Children are nearby, and you need to back out of your driveway. What does the manual recommend?
- A Rely on your backup camera and mirrors
- B Get out and check behind the car before backing
- C Honk twice and back out slowly
- D Back out quickly to spend less time in the driveway
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B. Get out and check behind the car before backing
Small children are hard to see behind a vehicle. Before backing into or out of a driveway, get out and check behind your car, and look through the back window as you back up.