New York Car / Permit: Penalties & Licensing Practice Test

Question 1

How much supervised practice must a junior applicant certify before taking the road test?

Accepted Answer

50 hours, of which at least 15 come after sunset — A parent or guardian signs the Certification of Supervised Driving to confirm at least 50 hours behind the wheel with a qualified supervising driver, at least 15 of them after dark. Roughly 10 of those hours in moderate to heavy traffic is also recommended.

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20 hours, with no night requirement

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100 hours, half of them in darkness

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Only the 5-hour pre-licensing course

Question 2

Outside New York City, how many passengers under age 21 who are not immediate family may a junior (Class DJ) license holder carry?

Accepted Answer

No more than one — To limit distractions for new drivers, a junior license holder may carry only one passenger under 21 who is not an immediate family member. Junior-license rules are stricter in New York City and on Long Island.

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As many as the car has seat belts

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Up to three

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There is no limit during the day

Question 3

When driving with a learner permit in New York, you must be supervised by:

Accepted Answer

A licensed driver who is at least 21 years old — A learner-permit holder must have a licensed driver age 21 or older seated next to them (with limited exceptions such as a driver-education teacher). Permit and junior-license holders also face extra restrictions.

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Any friend who has a permit

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No one, if you drive carefully

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A licensed driver who is at least 16 years old

Question 4

The written test for a Class D license asks 20 questions. What does it take to pass?

Accepted Answer

At least 14 right, and at least 2 of the 4 sign questions right — Fourteen right answers is the passing mark, but there is a second hurdle: four of the questions cover road signs, and at least two of those must be right. The exam draws on rules of the road, safe driving practice, signs, and the drinking and drug laws.

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All 20 answered correctly

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At least 10 right, with no further condition

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At least 18 right, including every sign question

Question 5

In New York, being convicted of using a hand-held phone or texting while driving adds how many points to your driving record, on top of fines?

Accepted Answer

5 points — A conviction for talking on a hand-held phone or texting adds 5 points to your New York driving record, plus fines. Because distracted driving is a major focus, repeat offenses raise fines further and can lead to license suspension, especially for newer drivers.

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Zero points

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1 point

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No points, only a warning

Question 6

What vision standard must you meet to pass the DMV eye test?

Accepted Answer

20/40 or better in one eye, with glasses or contacts allowed — Reaching 20/40 in one eye is enough, and glasses or contact lenses count toward it. Anyone who cannot manage that, or who wears special lenses, should contact a DMV call center for further instructions.

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20/20 in both eyes without glasses

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20/70 in either eye

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There is no vision standard for a Class D license

Question 7

How long must a junior learner permit be held before a road test can be scheduled?

Accepted Answer

Six months — The permit has to stay in valid status for six months before you may book the test, and any stretch during which it was suspended or revoked does not count toward that total.

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One month

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Three months

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One year

Question 8

Which statement about speeding in a New York highway work zone is true?

Accepted Answer

Fines are doubled, even when no workers are present — Speeding fines double in New York work zones even if no workers or work vehicles are present. Be ready for shifted or closed lanes, slow down, and obey the signs until one shows the work zone has ended.

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Fines are the same as anywhere else

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There is no penalty if no workers are present

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Only a warning is given for a first offense

Question 9

Under New York's Leandra's Law, driving while intoxicated with a young child in the vehicle is treated as:

Accepted Answer

A felony — Leandra's Law makes it an automatic felony to drive while intoxicated with a child age 15 or younger in the vehicle. The law also requires ignition interlock devices for people convicted of DWI.

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A parking violation

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A warning for first offenders

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A minor traffic ticket

Question 10

New York tracks traffic convictions with a driver point system. What is the main risk of building up too many points within 24 months?

Accepted Answer

Your driver license can be suspended — New York adds points to your record for many moving violations, counted from the date of the violation. If your record reaches 11 or more points within 24 months, DMV notifies you by mail that your license will be suspended. Separately, six points in any 18-month period brings a Driver Responsibility Assessment of $100 a year for three years.

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Your vehicle registration renews automatically

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Your points are erased after one month

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Nothing happens below 40 points

Question 11

What can finishing a DMV-approved crash prevention course do for your driving record?

Accepted Answer

Take off as many as four points and lower your liability and collision premiums — The point and insurance reduction course takes as many as four points off your total and earns at least a 10 percent cut in base liability and collision rates for three years. It cannot cancel a required suspension or revocation, bank credit against points you earn later, or reduce a driver responsibility assessment. You may repeat it every 18 months for point reduction.

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Cancel a mandatory suspension

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Erase every conviction from your record

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Bank credit against points you might earn later

Question 12

What happens to someone caught driving while their New York license is suspended or revoked?

Accepted Answer

It is a crime carrying mandatory fines, and possibly jail, probation or loss of the vehicle — Driving on a suspended or revoked license is a criminal offense, not an ordinary ticket. The penalties climb sharply for anyone who does it while impaired, and the vehicle can be seized and forfeited. Drivers carrying many suspensions for unanswered tickets face the harshest treatment of all.

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They face only a small parking-style fine

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Nothing, provided they were driving to work

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The suspension is simply extended by 30 days

New York Car / Permit: Penalties & Licensing practice test

Study questions with answers

1. How much supervised practice must a junior applicant certify before taking the road test?

2. Outside New York City, how many passengers under age 21 who are not immediate family may a junior (Class DJ) license holder carry?

3. When driving with a learner permit in New York, you must be supervised by:

4. The written test for a Class D license asks 20 questions. What does it take to pass?

5. In New York, being convicted of using a hand-held phone or texting while driving adds how many points to your driving record, on top of fines?

6. What vision standard must you meet to pass the DMV eye test?

7. How long must a junior learner permit be held before a road test can be scheduled?

8. Which statement about speeding in a New York highway work zone is true?

9. Under New York's Leandra's Law, driving while intoxicated with a young child in the vehicle is treated as:

10. New York tracks traffic convictions with a driver point system. What is the main risk of building up too many points within 24 months?

11. What can finishing a DMV-approved crash prevention course do for your driving record?

12. What happens to someone caught driving while their New York license is suspended or revoked?

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