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US New York DMV Traffic Laws Test 7

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Author: TestGru Team (Education Specialist)

20 questions · All questions on one page

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DMV New York — Traffic Laws DMV — New York (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — New York State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA
What is this test? for New York DMV Traffic Laws permit/CDL, USA (MUTCD) — DMV — New York (USA, State Traffic Law) level, USA — New York.
Is this for you? For driver candidates in New York, USA — Traffic Laws permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV New York — Traffic Laws · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV New York — Traffic Laws · Country: USA · Region: USA — New York

The DMV written test is an important step measuring driver candidates' knowledge of traffic laws, first aid, and vehicle technology.

This test reinforces your theoretical knowledge and provides the fundamentals needed to pass the exam and become a safe driver.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1
True or false in New York: nothing.
A) True
B) False
Question 2
True or false in New York: arm up.
A) True
B) False
Question 3
True or false in New York: arm straight.
A) True
B) False
Question 4
True or false in New York: on the tracks ok.
A) True
B) False
Question 5
True or false in New York: speed across.
A) True
B) False
Question 6
True or false in New York: fresh asphalt.
A) True
B) False
Question 7
True or false in New York: high beams.
A) True
B) False
Question 8
True or false in New York: parking.
A) True
B) False
Question 9
True or false in New York: pass trucks only.
A) True
B) False
Question 10
True or false in New York: 5 feet.
A) True
B) False
Question 11
True or false in New York: optional testing.
A) True
B) False
Question 12
Which is correct about traffic law in New York?
A) 15 mph
B) 25 mph
C) 70 mph
D) 55 mph
Question 13
What is the speed limit in a residential area unless posted?
A) 55 mph
B) 15 mph
C) 25 mph
D) 70 mph
Question 14
Who goes first at a 4-way stop?
A) always the right car
B) the biggest car
C) the fastest car
D) the driver who arrived first
Question 15
What is the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers 21+?
A) 0.08% BAC
B) 0.10% BAC
C) 0.00% BAC
D) 0.05% BAC
Question 16
How far should you stay behind the car ahead (rule)?
A) 10 feet
B) 1 car length
C) 1 second
D) 3-4 seconds of distance
Question 17
What must you do for a stopped school bus with flashing reds?
A) honk and pass
B) speed past
C) stop in both directions (unless divided highway)
D) pass slowly
Question 18
When must headlights be on?
A) never in rain
B) only at midnight
C) only on highways
D) half hour after sunset to half hour before sunrise (and in rain)
Question 19
What does a flashing yellow light mean?
A) turn only
B) speed up
C) stop fully
D) slow down and proceed with caution
Question 20
What does a flashing red light mean?
A) yield only
B) go fast
C) no stopping
D) stop, then go when safe (like a stop sign)

About This Test

For Drivers 16+ & CDL (USA, 51 States × 9 Topics) — State DMV permit and CDL General, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat and Tanker per MUTCD & FMCSA state law. Section: DMV & CDL, USA.

DMV & CDL USA — 51 States (incl. DC) × 9 topics = 4,400+ tests: Road Signs (MUTCD), Traffic Laws, First Aid, Vehicle Technique, Motorcycle, CDL General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat. State traffic law + FMCSA. 8×20Q per state-topic.

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Study Tips:

  • Study your state manual first
  • Master signs before laws
  • Do motorcycle/CDL separately
  • Drive kind — Forum kind