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How to use this practice test. This is practice, not the real exam — work it slowly and think each question through.
- Try it alone first. Pick the one best answer for each question before you look at anything else.
- If you get stuck, read the NUDGE box. It points you toward the right reasoning — it does not give the answer away.
- Write your reason. After each question, jot down why you picked your answer in your own words. That shows whether you know the rule or are only guessing.
- Review with your mentor. Go over your written reasons together and look up anything you were unsure about in the MV-21 chapter named in the heading.
Chapter 7: Parallel Parking — parking rules & restrictions
1.After you finish parallel parking, how far from the curb may your wheels be?
- A. No more than one foot (30 cm) from the curb.
- B. No more than three feet from the curb.
- C. No more than six inches from the curb.
- D. Distance from the curb does not matter.
NUDGE — The final-position rule is a small, specific distance — close enough that a door won't swing into a full lane.
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2.When you begin backing into a parallel parking space, where should you be looking?
- A. Only in your side mirrors.
- B. Through the rear window, looking to the side and front occasionally.
- C. Only at the backup camera screen.
- D. Straight ahead over the hood.
NUDGE — Be wary of the word 'only' in an answer — then ask which option gives you the fullest, most direct view of where the car is actually moving.
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3.You have parked on a street. When is it acceptable to open your door on the roadside (traffic side)?
- A. Any time, since it is your vehicle.
- B. Only at night.
- C. Only when it will not interfere with bicyclists and other traffic.
- D. Only if you open it quickly.
NUDGE — Picture the moment the door swings open — who is coming up that lane, and whose problem does the open door become?
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4.You are parking facing downhill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your wheels?
- A. Away from the curb.
- B. Straight ahead.
- C. It does not matter as long as the brake is set.
- D. Toward the curb, so the vehicle will not roll into traffic.
NUDGE — Picture the brake failing on the downhill slope. Trace where the car would roll, and ask which way the front wheels must point so the curb blocks it instead of letting it into the lane.
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5.What does a NO STOPPING sign mean?
- A. You may stop briefly to load or unload passengers.
- B. You may park but not stand.
- C. You may stop only to obey a traffic sign, signal, or officer, or to prevent conflicts with other vehicles.
- D. You may stand to pick up passengers.
NUDGE — Chapter 7 presents the three signs as a family — work out what each one still permits, then find the option that matches this sign's place in that family.
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6.What does a NO STANDING sign permit you to do?
- A. Make a temporary stop to load or discharge passengers, but the driver cannot leave the vehicle.
- B. Park for as long as you like.
- C. Load or unload merchandise as well as passengers.
- D. Stop only for emergencies.
NUDGE — Before answering, list what each of the three signs still allows, using Chapter 7's definitions — then match this sign against your list.
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7.How close to a fire hydrant may you park?
- A. No closer than 15 feet, unless a licensed driver stays in the vehicle to move it in an emergency.
- B. No closer than 5 feet.
- C. No closer than 50 feet.
- D. You may park right next to a hydrant if it is not in use.
NUDGE — Hydrant setbacks are about fire-truck access — memorize the exact figure from Chapter 7's distance table, and read each option's fine print before you choose.
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8.Within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection is parking or standing prohibited?
- A. 10 feet.
- B. 30 feet.
- C. 20 feet.
- D. 50 feet.
NUDGE — Chapter 7 gives a whole ladder of no-parking distances (hydrant, crosswalk, signal, railroad) — learn them as one ranked set instead of one-off numbers.
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9.Within how many feet of a traffic light, STOP sign, or YIELD sign is parking or standing prohibited?
- A. 10 feet.
- B. 15 feet.
- C. 50 feet.
- D. 30 feet.
NUDGE — You must not block other drivers' view of the control device. This distance is larger than the crosswalk rule.
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10.How close to a railroad crossing may you park?
- A. No closer than 15 feet.
- B. No closer than 100 feet.
- C. You may park up to the tracks.
- D. No closer than 50 feet (15 m).
NUDGE — Trains need a wide clear zone and drivers need to see the crossing. The distance here is one of the larger parking setbacks.
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11.Is it legal to double park (stop on the roadside of a parked vehicle)?
- A. Yes, if you stay with the vehicle.
- B. No, you cannot park, stop, or stand on the roadside of a parked vehicle.
- C. Yes, for up to five minutes.
- D. Yes, if your hazard lights are on.
NUDGE — Think about what your stopped car forces moving traffic to do, and whether hazard lights or a time limit would change that effect at all.
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12.The area next to a reserved disabled parking space is marked with diagonal stripes. What are these striped areas for?
- A. Extra parking when the reserved space is full.
- B. Access space for wheelchairs and vehicles with special equipment; do not park there.
- C. Motorcycle parking only.
- D. Temporary loading only.
NUDGE — Ask why paint would deliberately block off pavement next to a reserved space — what might that space's users need that other drivers don't?
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13.Who may legally park in a space reserved for people with disabilities?
- A. Anyone, if only for a few minutes.
- B. Any vehicle displaying hazard lights.
- C. Only government vehicles.
- D. Only a vehicle with disability plates or a permit, and only when the person it was issued to is in the vehicle.
NUDGE — This rule was written to close loopholes — check Chapter 7 for exactly who a permit covers and when it applies before trusting any shortcut.
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14.When you prepare to pull out of a parallel parking space, which way should you turn your wheels after backing up toward the vehicle behind you?
- A. Toward the curb.
- B. Keep them straight.
- C. Away from the curb.
- D. Sharply left, then right.
NUDGE — You want the front of the car to angle out into the traffic lane so you can pull away. Picture the arc the front of the car needs to trace, then decide which way the wheels start it.
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15.As you start to parallel park, how far should you stop from the vehicle in front of the space?
- A. About six inches away.
- B. About two feet away, alongside it.
- C. About five feet away.
- D. Directly touching its bumper.
NUDGE — Set up the geometry: enough side room to swing in without scraping, but not so much that you sit out in the next lane — test each option against both limits.
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16.Even if your vehicle has a backup camera and parking sensors, who is responsible for backing up safely?
- A. You, the driver, are ultimately responsible.
- B. The vehicle's computer.
- C. The manufacturer.
- D. The passengers.
NUDGE — The manual repeats one theme about cameras, sensors, and mirrors alike: technology assists — it does not take over. Apply that theme here.
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17.May you park in an intersection?
- A. Yes, if traffic is light.
- B. No, unless permitted by signs or parking meters.
- C. Yes, for short stops.
- D. Yes, if you are only loading passengers.
NUDGE — Picture cars turning and pedestrians crossing through the space your parked car would occupy — then ask which options survive that picture.
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18.How does the manual define the difference between "parking" and "standing"?
- A. Parking is on the street; standing is in a lot.
- B. There is no legal difference.
- C. Standing is limited to receiving or discharging passengers, while parking is stopping for other reasons (occupied or not).
- D. Standing means the engine is off; parking means it is on.
NUDGE — Chapter 7 defines stopping, standing, and parking as a ladder of purpose and duration — rank the three in your head first, then match an option to the ladder.
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19.May you park on a sidewalk or in a crosswalk?
- A. Yes, on a sidewalk if two wheels stay on the street.
- B. Yes, in a crosswalk during off-peak hours.
- C. Yes, if no pedestrians are present.
- D. No, you cannot park, stop, or stand on a sidewalk or in a crosswalk.
NUDGE — Decide who sidewalks and crosswalks exist for, then judge whether any of the conditions the options invent could really change that.
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20.In a shopping center covered by the disabled-parking law, what is the fine for a first offense of illegally parking in a reserved space (unless the municipality sets it higher)?
- A. $50 to $75.
- B. $10 to $25.
- C. $200 to $300.
- D. There is no fine for a first offense.
NUDGE — Dollar figures are pure memorization — flag this one to verify in Chapter 7's disabled-parking section rather than trying to reason it out.
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Chapter 8: Defensive Driving — speed, following distance, restraints, distraction
21.There is no posted speed limit on the road you are driving. What is the fastest you may legally drive in New York State?
- A. 65 mph.
- B. 45 mph.
- C. There is no limit if none is posted.
- D. 55 mph.
NUDGE — New York has a statewide default maximum that applies whenever no sign tells you otherwise.
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22.In New York City, what is the speed limit unless another limit is posted?
- A. 30 mph.
- B. 20 mph.
- C. 35 mph.
- D. 25 mph.
NUDGE — NYC's default city limit is lower than the state default, and it isn't always posted on every block.
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23.You are driving on an expressway in heavy fog where the posted limit is 55 mph. Can you be ticketed for driving 50 mph?
- A. No, because you are under the posted limit.
- B. No, tickets require exceeding the limit.
- C. Yes, an officer can ticket you for a speed 'not reasonable' for the conditions.
- D. Only if you cause a crash.
NUDGE — Separate two ideas before answering: what the posted sign permits, and what the conditions demand — the manual treats those as different duties.
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24.What is the recommended minimum following distance under good conditions, using the manual's rule?
- A. One car length.
- B. A two-second gap behind the vehicle ahead.
- C. Ten feet per 10 mph.
- D. A half-second gap.
NUDGE — The manual describes a counting method timed against a fixed object, not a fixed number of feet.
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25.In bad weather or when following a large truck, how should you adjust your following distance?
- A. Keep it at two seconds.
- B. Decrease it to one second to keep up.
- C. Following distance does not need to change.
- D. Increase the count to at least three or four seconds.
NUDGE — List what changes in rain or behind a big truck — your view, your traction — then ask what that does to the time you need to react.
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26.In New York, what is the maximum fine a driver can face for failing to wear a seat belt?
- A. Up to $150.
- B. Up to $500.
- C. Up to $50.
- D. There is no fine for the driver.
NUDGE — New York is a primary-enforcement state — you can be stopped for a belt violation alone — which sinks one option immediately; the exact dollar figure is memorization from Chapter 8.
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27.A driver fails to properly restrain a passenger under age 16. What penalty can the driver face?
- A. A warning only.
- B. A fine of up to $50 with no points.
- C. License revocation.
- D. A fine of $25 to $100 and three points on their license for each violation.
NUDGE — Compare this with the previous question — the manual treats a child-restraint violation differently from an adult's own, and Chapter 8 spells out exactly how.
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28.Until what age must a child be restrained in a rear-facing position, at minimum?
- A. Until age 1.
- B. Until age 4.
- C. Until age 2 (or the seat's height/weight limit).
- D. Rear-facing is never required.
NUDGE — The rear-facing minimum age was raised to match safety research — it's older than one year.
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29.Where should you NEVER place an infant in a rear-facing child safety seat?
- A. In the back seat.
- B. In the front seat of a vehicle that has a passenger air bag.
- C. In a vehicle with anti-lock brakes.
- D. In any seat with a lap-and-shoulder belt.
NUDGE — A rear-facing seat puts the baby's head close to whatever sits directly in front of it — mentally check what's mounted there in each location.
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30.How far should you sit from the air bag cover for safety?
- A. At least 10 inches between the center of your chest and the air bag cover.
- B. At least 4 inches.
- C. As close as comfortable.
- D. At least 24 inches.
NUDGE — This is a memorized figure from Chapter 8's air-bag section — if you must guess, balance 'room for the bag to inflate' against 'still able to reach the wheel.'
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31.What happens to speeding fines in a work zone?
- A. They stay the same.
- B. They are waived if no workers are present.
- C. They double, even when workers or work vehicles are not present.
- D. They are reduced to encourage compliance.
NUDGE — Recall the orange boilerplate signs posted at real work zones — Chapter 8 repeats the same fine policy word for word.
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32.As you enter a roundabout, who has the right-of-way?
- A. You, as the entering vehicle.
- B. Traffic already circulating in the roundabout; you yield at entry.
- C. Whoever is going faster.
- D. Vehicles exiting the roundabout.
NUDGE — Sketch it: if entering cars had priority, what would traffic already inside the circle have to do? Test each option for which one keeps the circle moving.
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33.You are in a roundabout and a bicyclist is riding ahead of you in the circulating lane. What should you do?
- A. Do not pass the bicycle in the roundabout.
- B. Pass the bicycle quickly.
- C. Honk to make the cyclist move over.
- D. Squeeze past on the right.
NUDGE — Check the geometry first — roundabout lanes are narrow and curved — then ask which of these maneuvers would even fit, and at what risk to the rider.
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34.What is the penalty for a first offense of using a hand-held cell phone to talk while driving in New York?
- A. A warning only.
- B. A fine of up to $50 and no points.
- C. Immediate license revocation.
- D. A fine of up to $200 and five license points.
NUDGE — Rank the options from lenient to severe, then recall which direction New York has repeatedly moved its distracted-driving penalties — Chapter 8 has the current figures.
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35.A driver with a junior or probationary license is convicted of texting while driving for the first time. What happens to the license?
- A. A fine only, with no license action.
- B. A 120-day suspension.
- C. A 30-day suspension.
- D. Nothing, since it is a first offense.
NUDGE — Junior and probationary drivers sit inside the graduated-license system — expect their device-use consequence to differ from an adult's, and check Chapter 8 for the exact first-offense length.
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36.During a long trip, how often does the manual recommend you schedule stops to prevent fatigue?
- A. Every 100 miles or two hours.
- B. Every 300 miles or five hours.
- C. Only when you feel sleepy.
- D. Every 50 miles.
NUDGE — Fatigue builds before you feel it — eliminate any option that waits for a symptom, then recall the interval Chapter 8 pairs with highway hypnosis.
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37.If you feel drowsy while driving, what is an effective response?
- A. Open the window and turn up the radio to stay awake.
- B. Drive faster to reach your destination sooner.
- C. Find a safe place to stop and take a brief nap of 15 to 45 minutes.
- D. Keep driving; the feeling will pass.
NUDGE — Sort the options into ones that mask sleepiness and ones that remove its cause — the manual is blunt about which category 'tricks' fall into.
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38.What is the minimum legal tire tread depth in New York?
- A. 2/32 of an inch.
- B. 1/32 of an inch.
- C. 4/32 of an inch.
- D. There is no minimum.
NUDGE — The legal tread minimum is small, and you can check it with a penny and Lincoln's head.
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39.How does the manual distinguish aggressive driving from road rage?
- A. Aggressive driving generally violates a traffic safety law, while road rage involves breaking a criminal law.
- B. They are the same thing.
- C. Road rage is legal but aggressive driving is not.
- D. Aggressive driving only happens on highways.
NUDGE — Try sorting real behaviors — tailgating, weaving, threats, forcing a car off the road — into two piles first, then see which option's dividing line matches your piles.
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40.An aggressive driver is following you closely and behaving threateningly. What should you do?
- A. Stop your car and confront them.
- B. Do not stop or leave your vehicle; drive to the nearest police station.
- C. Speed up to lose them.
- D. Brake suddenly to warn them off.
NUDGE — Run each option through one filter: does it end the encounter, escalate it, or turn you into the dangerous driver?
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Chapter 9: Alcohol and Other Drugs — DWI, BAC, implied consent
41.At what blood alcohol content (BAC) is a driver considered legally intoxicated (DWI) in New York?
- A. .08 percent or higher.
- B. .05 percent.
- C. .02 percent.
- D. .10 percent.
NUDGE — Chapter 9 uses three separate thresholds — DWAI, DWI, and Zero Tolerance — make sure you can rank all three before you match a number to this one.
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42.Under New York's Zero Tolerance law, what BAC range makes it a violation for a driver under age 21?
- A. Only .08 percent or higher.
- B. Only .05 percent or higher.
- C. There is no special rule for drivers under 21.
- D. Any measurable BAC from .02 to .07 percent.
NUDGE — Keep the three thresholds straight — DWAI, DWI, and Zero Tolerance each get their own range in Chapter 9, and mixing them up is the classic error here.
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43.On which three factors does your BAC depend, according to the manual?
- A. The type of drink, your fitness, and how you 'hold your liquor.'
- B. Your age, your height, and what you ate.
- C. How much alcohol you drink, the time between drinks, and your weight.
- D. The temperature of the drink, your mood, and your gender only.
NUDGE — Cross out anything built on folklore first — Chapter 9 spends real space debunking 'holding your liquor' beliefs — then check what's left against that chapter's chart.
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44.Which contains the most alcohol: 1.5 oz of liquor, 5 oz of wine, 12 oz of beer, or a 12 oz wine cooler?
- A. The 12 oz of beer.
- B. They all contain about the same amount of alcohol.
- C. The 1.5 oz of liquor.
- D. The 5 oz of wine.
NUDGE — Gut instinct misleads most people here — Chapter 9's standard-drink chart is the thing to check, and it surprises most first-time readers.
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45.What is the only effective way to reduce your BAC?
- A. Letting time pass without drinking.
- B. Drinking coffee.
- C. Taking a cold shower.
- D. Exercising.
NUDGE — Ask what each option actually changes in the bloodstream — feeling more awake is not the same thing as having less alcohol in you.
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46.About how much does one standard drink raise the BAC of a 150-pound male, and how long does the body take to remove it?
- A. About .08 percent, removed in about 15 minutes.
- B. About .02 percent, removed in about one hour.
- C. About .05 percent, removed in about three hours.
- D. About .10 percent, removed instantly.
NUDGE — Sanity-check the first number in each pair against the legal limit from Q41 — could one drink really do that? Then judge whether the removal time sounds realistic for a human body.
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47.Under New York's 'Implied Consent' law, what have you already agreed to by driving in the state?
- A. To submit to a chemical test if arrested for an alcohol or drug-related violation.
- B. To pay any fine without a trial.
- C. To surrender your license on request.
- D. To allow your vehicle to be searched at any time.
NUDGE — Focus on the word 'implied' — something you agreed to without ever signing — and eliminate any option that would quietly erase a basic constitutional right.
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48.What happens to your license if you refuse a chemical test after being arrested, even if you are later found not guilty of the alcohol-related charge?
- A. Nothing, if you are found not guilty.
- B. Your license can be revoked for the refusal even if you are acquitted of the alcohol charge.
- C. You receive only a warning.
- D. Your license is suspended for one week.
NUDGE — Notice the question has two moving parts: what happened at the roadside and what happened in court — ask whether the outcome of one can undo the other.
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49.Is a chemical test always required to convict someone of driving while intoxicated?
- A. Yes, without a test there can be no conviction.
- B. No, an officer's testimony about your driving, appearance, and behavior can be enough.
- C. Yes, unless the driver confesses.
- D. No, but only a blood test counts as evidence.
NUDGE — Ask two questions separately: what evidence is typical in these cases, and what evidence is legally required — Chapter 9 answers the second one directly.
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50.What does New York's Open Container law prohibit?
- A. A driver or passenger drinking alcohol or possessing an open alcoholic container in a vehicle on a public road.
- B. Only the driver drinking alcohol.
- C. Carrying any sealed alcohol in the trunk.
- D. Passengers sleeping in a parked car.
NUDGE — Test each option against the law's own name, word by word — what counts as 'open,' what counts as a 'container,' and where the vehicle has to be.
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51.You take an over-the-counter cold remedy and are unsure whether it is safe to drive. What should you do?
- A. Drive anyway, since it is not a prescription drug.
- B. Drink coffee to counteract it.
- C. Check the label for warnings and ask your doctor or pharmacist if unsure.
- D. Wait exactly ten minutes, then drive.
NUDGE — Cross out the quick fixes first — coffee and timer tricks appear in Chapter 9 only as myths — and be suspicious of the idea that 'non-prescription' means 'harmless.'
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52.What is the likely effect of taking another drug while also drinking alcohol?
- A. The drug cancels out the alcohol.
- B. There is no interaction between alcohol and other drugs.
- C. It always makes you more alert.
- D. The combination can enhance the effects, so one drink plus a cold remedy could affect you like several drinks.
NUDGE — Three options claim the combination is neutral or even helpful — ask what Chapter 9 keeps repeating about mixing substances.
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53.Under Leandra's Law, what can happen if you drive while intoxicated with a child under 16 in the vehicle?
- A. A warning for a first offense.
- B. You may be charged with a class E felony, punishable by up to four years in prison.
- C. A simple traffic infraction.
- D. Only a fine, with no possible jail.
NUDGE — Laws get a person's name when something changed — look up Leandra's Law in Chapter 9 rather than reasoning from ordinary DWI penalties.
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54.Does eating before or while drinking prevent intoxication?
- A. Yes, a full stomach prevents impairment.
- B. Yes, if you eat greasy food.
- C. No, food has no effect at all.
- D. No, it slows absorption somewhat but cannot prevent intoxication if you drink too much.
NUDGE — Watch the absolute claims — 'prevents' and 'no effect at all' are both extremes — then ask what a stomach can and cannot do to alcohol you have already swallowed.
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55.Why is drinking and driving after dark especially dangerous?
- A. Night vision is already restricted, and alcohol reduces your ability to recover from headlight glare.
- B. Alcohol has no effect during the day.
- C. Police are more active at night.
- D. Roads are always more crowded at night.
NUDGE — Two options are about enforcement and traffic rather than your body — keep the focus on what alcohol does to the driver, then add darkness to the picture.
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56.What license penalty results from a first Zero Tolerance violation for a driver under 21?
- A. A warning.
- B. A one-year revocation.
- C. A six-month license suspension, plus a $100 termination fee and $125 civil penalty to be re-licensed.
- D. A 30-day suspension only.
NUDGE — Chapter 9 lays out the under-21 penalties as a ladder — first offense versus second — recall which rung this question asks about before matching options.
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57.Roughly what share of all New York motor vehicle fatalities involve impaired driving?
- A. Less than 5 percent.
- B. About 10 percent.
- C. More than 40 percent.
- D. About 20 percent.
NUDGE — This statistic comes straight from Chapter 9's introduction — flag it to look up rather than guessing, and write the figure in the margin when you find it.
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58.A court convicts a driver of DWI. What ignition interlock requirement applies?
- A. No interlock is required.
- B. An interlock for 30 days only.
- C. An interlock only for repeat offenders.
- D. The court must order an ignition interlock on any vehicle they own or operate for at least 12 months.
NUDGE — Ask what problem an interlock is designed to solve and for whom — then check Chapter 9 for how long courts must order it and which offenders it reaches.
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59.Which of the following best describes how alcohol affects driving skills?
- A. It improves reaction time and focus.
- B. It only affects you if you feel drunk.
- C. It delays reaction time, reduces clear vision, and impairs judgment of speed and distance.
- D. It affects balance but not driving decisions.
NUDGE — Watch the limiting words — 'only' and 'but not' quietly shrink alcohol's effects — and ask whether the manual ever describes its impact as narrow.
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60.Which is the safest plan to avoid driving impaired?
- A. Drink quickly so you finish early.
- B. Rely on coffee before driving home.
- C. Drive slowly to compensate.
- D. Arrange a designated driver, a ride, or public transportation before you drink.
NUDGE — Sort the options by when the decision gets made — before drinking or after — then ask which kind of decision still works once judgment is impaired.
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Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions — night, weather, emergencies
61.At a railroad crossing with flashing red lights, a lowered gate, or a bell, how far from the tracks must you stop?
- A. At least 5 feet.
- B. At least 50 feet.
- C. At least 15 feet.
- D. Right up against the gate.
NUDGE — The stopping distance from active railroad tracks is a specific figure in feet, giving room for the gate and passing train.
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62.About how far ahead do your headlights let you see, and what does 'driving within the range of your headlights' mean?
- A. About 100 feet; drive so you can stop within 100 feet.
- B. About 350 feet; drive at a speed that lets you stop within that distance.
- C. About 1,000 feet; you can drive at any speed.
- D. About 50 feet; brake only when you see an object.
NUDGE — The definition ties speed to sight: whatever distance you can see, you must be able to stop inside it — eliminate options that break that link, then recall Chapter 10's figure.
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63.When does New York law require you to turn on your headlights?
- A. Only between midnight and 5 a.m.
- B. From one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, when visibility is under 1,000 feet, and whenever you use your wipers for rain, snow, or sleet.
- C. Only when it is completely dark.
- D. Only on highways.
NUDGE — Three of these options lean on the word 'only' — ask whether a law about visibility is likely to be that narrow; Chapter 10 lists every trigger.
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64.You must switch your high beams to low beams within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle?
- A. 200 feet.
- B. 1,000 feet.
- C. 100 feet.
- D. 500 feet.
NUDGE — The oncoming-vehicle dimming distance is larger than the distance for a vehicle you're following.
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65.In fog, rain, or falling snow, should you use high beams or low beams?
- A. High beams, to see farther.
- B. It does not matter.
- C. Parking lights only.
- D. Low beams, because high beams reflect off the precipitation and reduce visibility.
NUDGE — Ask what fog and falling snow do to a strong beam of light aimed straight into them — the answer to that decides the setting.
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66.An oncoming vehicle's high beams are blinding you. Where should you direct your eyes?
- A. Directly at the oncoming headlights.
- B. Down at your dashboard.
- C. Toward the right edge of the road, using it as a guide until the vehicle passes.
- D. Toward the left lane.
NUDGE — You need two things at once — eyes off the glare, and a steady guide that keeps you in your lane — test every option against both needs.
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67.Your rear wheels begin to skid to the right. Which way should you steer?
- A. Steer right, in the direction the rear of the vehicle is sliding.
- B. Steer left, against the skid.
- C. Do not steer at all.
- D. Brake hard and steer left.
NUDGE — Don't trust instinct here — sketch the car from above, mark which way the rear is sliding, and work out which steering input lines the car back up with the lane.
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68.During winter, which parts of the road freeze first?
- A. Straight, flat stretches.
- B. Tunnels.
- C. Downhill sections only.
- D. Bridges, ramps, and overpasses.
NUDGE — Compare what lies beneath each surface listed — solid earth or something else — and ask which one loses its heat faster on a freezing night.
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69.You miss your exit on an expressway. What should you do?
- A. Back up on the shoulder to reach the exit.
- B. Cross the median to turn around.
- C. Stay on the expressway until the next exit, then turn around.
- D. Stop and wait for a gap to reverse.
NUDGE — Test every option against one question: does it leave me stopped or moving backward in the path of traffic at highway speed?
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70.How far before an expressway exit ramp should you signal your exit?
- A. At least 50 feet.
- B. At least 100 feet.
- C. At least 500 feet.
- D. Signaling is not required for exits.
NUDGE — The exit-signal distance matches the standard lane-change signal distance in feet.
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71.One of your tires blows out while driving. What should you do first?
- A. Brake hard immediately.
- B. Steer sharply toward the shoulder.
- C. Turn off the ignition.
- D. Hold the steering wheel tightly and slowly take your foot off the gas; do not brake until the vehicle is under control.
NUDGE — Ask what each option does to a car that is already pulling hard to one side — which inputs add instability, and which restore control first?
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72.Your brakes suddenly fail. What is a recommended response?
- A. Pump the brake pedal to build pressure; if that fails, gently apply the parking brake and shift to a lower gear.
- B. Turn off the engine immediately.
- C. Steer into oncoming traffic to slow down.
- D. Open the door and drag your foot.
NUDGE — Inventory every slowing tool a car has besides the brake pedal — then cross off any option that creates a brand-new emergency while solving this one.
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73.Your vehicle's right wheels drift off the pavement onto the shoulder. What should you do?
- A. Ease off the gas, brake gently, and steer carefully back onto the pavement once slowed.
- B. Quickly jerk the wheel back onto the pavement.
- C. Brake hard immediately.
- D. Accelerate to get back on the road.
NUDGE — Picture the tire catching the pavement edge at speed — then judge each option by how gently it brings the wheels back over that edge.
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74.A vehicle is approaching head-on in your lane. What should you do?
- A. Swerve into the left lane to avoid it.
- B. Decrease speed, pull to the right, and sound your horn; do not steer left.
- C. Speed up to pass it.
- D. Stop in your lane and wait.
NUDGE — Ask where the other driver is most likely to swerve the instant they realize their mistake — then pick the option that keeps you clear of that path.
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75.Your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks and a train is approaching. What should you do?
- A. Stay in the vehicle and try to restart it.
- B. Push the vehicle forward across the tracks.
- C. Wait in the car for help.
- D. Get everyone out immediately, move away from the tracks, and run toward the direction the train is coming from.
NUDGE — Two separate decisions hide in this one: people versus property, and which way debris flies after an impact — reason through both before you choose.
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76.During which months do two-thirds of deer-vehicle collisions occur?
- A. June, July, and August.
- B. January, February, and March.
- C. October, November, and December.
- D. April, May, and June.
NUDGE — Think through a deer's year — when are they most active and on the move? Chapter 10 ties the collision peak to one season's behavior.
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77.During which period may tires with metal studs be used in New York State?
- A. All year.
- B. October 16 through April 30.
- C. December 1 through March 1.
- D. Studded tires are never allowed.
NUDGE — Both dated windows sound plausible — how generous the window is happens to be exactly the detail to verify in Chapter 10 instead of guessing.
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78.What causes 'hydroplaning' in heavy rain?
- A. The tires riding up on a layer of water on the road, causing loss of traction and steering control.
- B. The brakes overheating.
- C. The engine flooding.
- D. The windshield fogging.
NUDGE — Take the word apart — 'hydro' plus 'planing' — and ask which option the word itself could be describing.
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79.How should you use the gas as you enter an expressway from a normal-length entrance ramp?
- A. Use the ramp to accelerate to expressway speed and blend with traffic.
- B. Enter slowly and let traffic adjust to you.
- C. Stop at the end of the ramp and wait.
- D. Maintain a low speed until you are fully merged.
NUDGE — Think about the speed difference at the instant of merging under each option — and ask which choices hand your problem to the drivers already on the expressway.
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80.Your vehicle goes into deep water. What is the recommended way to escape?
- A. Open a door immediately to swim out.
- B. Wait for the car to fill with water before opening a door.
- C. Release your seat belt and escape through a window.
- D. Stay buckled and call for help.
NUDGE — Work the physics of each escape route against water pressure — which exits can you still open when the outside is pushing back?
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Chapter 11: Sharing the Road — pedestrians, cyclists, motorcycles, trucks
81.You are backing up and children may be nearby. What should you do?
- A. Use only your mirrors to check.
- B. Beep the horn once and back up.
- C. Look through your back window; do not rely only on mirrors.
- D. Back up quickly to clear the area.
NUDGE — Small children can stand below the line of sight your mirrors show. Think about what lets you see low and close behind the car.
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82.When is a driver most likely to hit a pedestrian while turning?
- A. While driving straight.
- B. While parked.
- C. While backing into a driveway.
- D. While making a left turn.
NUDGE — Picture each scenario and ask where the driver's eyes are pointed versus where a walking person would be — the gap between those two is the danger.
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83.A pedestrian steps into the road in the middle of the block, not at a crosswalk. What should you do?
- A. Keep your speed; they are breaking the law.
- B. Slow down and be ready to stop.
- C. Speed up to pass before they cross.
- D. Honk and keep going.
NUDGE — Being 'in the right' does not prevent a crash. The manual tells you to expect people to enter the road anywhere.
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84.You want to pass a bicycle rider going the same way. How should you pass?
- A. On the right, close to the curb.
- B. On the left, leaving a safe distance.
- C. As close as you can to save room.
- D. Only by honking first.
NUDGE — Ask how you would pass any slower vehicle, then ask whether a bike's narrow width changes any part of that rule.
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85.How much lane space should you give a motorcycle?
- A. Half a lane, since it is narrow.
- B. Just enough to slip past.
- C. You may share the lane with it.
- D. A full lane, the same as any car.
NUDGE — The tempting options all reason from the machine's size — think instead about what the rider needs room to do: swerve, dodge debris, stay visible.
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86.Where are the blind spots on a large truck the biggest?
- A. Only in front of it.
- B. Only on the left side.
- C. Directly behind it and along both sides.
- D. Trucks have no blind spots.
NUDGE — Mentally climb into the cab — seated high, no rear window, mirrors only — and map what disappears; also give the word 'only' a hard look.
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87.How does a loaded truck's stopping distance compare to a car's?
- A. The truck stops in about the same distance.
- B. The truck stops faster than a car.
- C. The truck needs much more distance to stop.
- D. Trucks and cars stop the same way.
NUDGE — Weight matters for braking. Picture how long it takes to slow something very heavy.
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88.In most fatal crashes between a car and a large truck, who usually contributes to the cause?
- A. The car driver.
- B. The truck driver.
- C. Both drivers equally, every time.
- D. Neither driver.
NUDGE — The manual gives a surprising figure. Consider who most often makes the mistake around trucks.
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89.A large truck ahead of you is making a right turn and swings wide to the left first. What should you do?
- A. Do not try to pass on the right; the truck needs the extra room.
- B. Pass quickly on the right while it moves left.
- C. Move up close behind it.
- D. Honk so it turns faster.
NUDGE — Trace the path the trailer's rear wheels will sweep as the turn completes — then check each option against the space that sweep needs.
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90.What must a motorcycle rider wear in New York?
- A. Only bright clothing.
- B. Just gloves and boots.
- C. Nothing is required by law.
- D. An approved helmet and approved eye protection.
NUDGE — Recall what you actually see every rider wearing on a New York highway — Chapter 11's equipment law matches that everyday picture.
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91.At dusk a motorcycle's single headlight can be hard to judge. Why is this a problem for you?
- A. The light means the rider is stopping.
- B. It is easy to misjudge how far away and how fast the motorcycle is.
- C. It means the motorcycle is parked.
- D. It has no effect on your driving.
NUDGE — One small light gives fewer clues than a car's two headlights. Think about what is hard to measure with one point of light.
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92.A bicycle used at night on a public road must have which lights?
- A. Only a red taillight.
- B. Two white headlights.
- C. No lights are required at night.
- D. A white headlight and a red taillight.
NUDGE — Borrow the color convention from every other vehicle at night — which color faces forward, which faces back — and test each option against it.
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93.You see a slow-moving vehicle sign: an orange triangle with a red border. What does it mean?
- A. The vehicle is stopped and broken down.
- B. The vehicle is an emergency vehicle.
- C. The vehicle travels at 25 mph or less.
- D. The vehicle is turning left.
NUDGE — The sign's name is already in the question stem — your only job is how the manual defines it, so verify the definition in Chapter 11 rather than inferring from the picture.
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94.You are driving toward a person riding a horse on the side of the road. What should you do?
- A. Slow down, pass wide, and avoid loud noises like the horn.
- B. Honk to warn the rider.
- C. Speed up to pass quickly.
- D. Drive close so the horse moves over.
NUDGE — This road user has a mind of its own — judge each option by how a nervous animal is likely to react to it.
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95.Why should you be extra careful near schools, bus stops, and playgrounds?
- A. Children may enter the road suddenly and without warning.
- B. The speed limit is higher there.
- C. Pedestrians are not allowed there.
- D. These areas are only busy at night.
NUDGE — Think about who gathers in these places and how predictable their movements are.
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96.A bicyclist is riding in the traffic lane ahead of you where the lane is narrow. Is this allowed?
- A. No; bicycles must always ride on the sidewalk.
- B. No; bicycles are banned from all roads.
- C. Only if the bicyclist has a license.
- D. Yes; a bicyclist may use the lane and has a right to the road.
NUDGE — Watch the absolutes — 'always' and 'all roads' — then ask what New York law actually says about who has a right to use the roadway.
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97.What is the best way to know if a truck driver can see you?
- A. If you can see the trailer, the driver sees you.
- B. Truck drivers can always see every car.
- C. If you can see the driver in the truck's side mirror, they can usually see you.
- D. Flash your high beams to check.
NUDGE — Cross off the wishful-thinking options first, then reason about sight lines: what has to be true for two people to see each other at the same moment?
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98.A moped is being driven on the road. Which rules must the moped rider follow?
- A. The same traffic laws that apply to other drivers.
- B. No traffic laws apply to mopeds.
- C. Only the rules for bicycles.
- D. Mopeds may ignore stop signs.
NUDGE — Two options fall away instantly — the real choice is whether a moped counts as closer to a bicycle or to a car, and Chapter 11 classifies it.
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99.You are following a bicycle and want to turn right at the next corner. The bicycle is going straight. What should you do?
- A. Turn right quickly in front of the bicycle.
- B. Let the bicycle pass first, then turn behind it.
- C. Speed up and cut across its path.
- D. Turn without checking for the bicycle.
NUDGE — Turning across a bike going straight is a common crash. Think about who should clear the corner first.
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100.You must report a bicycle crash that causes death or serious injury to the DMV within how many days?
- A. Within 30 days.
- B. Within 10 days.
- C. Within 1 day.
- D. Reporting is not required.
NUDGE — Deadlines are pure memorization — this one matches the window for filing a motor-vehicle crash report (MV-104), a figure from your Part 1 study.
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Reflection
Which chapter felt hardest — parking rules, defensive driving, alcohol and drugs, special conditions, or sharing the road? Which questions did you need the NUDGE box for? For the ones you got wrong or guessed, what rule do you want to look up in the MV-21 before you test again?