New York Permit Practice Test 5
25 questions written from the New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
In New York, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?
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About this test
These questions were written from the New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) (MV-21). 14 of the 20 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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In New York, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?
- A No closer than 10 feet
- B No closer than 20 feet
- C No closer than 15 feet
- D No closer than 30 feet
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C. No closer than 15 feet
You may not park, stop or stand within 15 feet of a fire hydrant unless a licensed driver stays in the vehicle to move it in an emergency. Firefighters need room to connect hoses.
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The light is solid green (no arrow). You want to turn left, and an oncoming car is going straight through the intersection. Who must yield?
- A You must yield to the oncoming car
- B The oncoming car must yield to you
- C Whoever entered the intersection last
- D Whoever is traveling at the slower speed
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A. You must yield to the oncoming car
A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic going straight or turning right. You may wait in the intersection with your wheels straight and turn when the oncoming traffic clears.
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What following distance does the New York manual recommend in good conditions?
- A At least one second
- B One car length for every 20 mph
- C At least six seconds
- D At least two seconds
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D. At least two seconds
Use the two-second rule: when the car ahead passes a fixed object, count 'one thousand one, one thousand two.' If you reach the object before you finish, you are too close.
When do points for a New York traffic violation count against your record?
- A From the date you were convicted in court
- B From the date you paid the fine
- C From the date DMV mails you a notice
- D From the date you committed the violation
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D. From the date you committed the violation
Points are charged from the date you commit the violation. Delaying your court date does not move a violation out of the 24-month window.
How long do you have to file a required crash report with New York DMV?
- A 10 days
- B 24 hours
- C 30 days
- D 60 days
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A. 10 days
A required crash report must be filed with DMV within 10 days. Failing to report is a misdemeanor and can lead to suspension or revocation of licenses and registrations.