New York: Driving record & points — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “According to the manual, what does a "suspension" of your driver license mean?” · “What is the minimum revocation period for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), with a .08 blood alcohol content (BAC)?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "New York State Driver's Manual" (Form MV-21), New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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According to the manual, what does a "suspension" of your driver license mean?
- Your license is cancelled and you must reapply to the DMV for a new one
- Your license is taken away for a period of time before it is returned
- Your license is automatically renewed after a warning letter
- Your vehicle registration is cancelled permanently
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Correct answer: Your license is taken away for a period of time before it is returned
The manual defines "suspension" as your license or privilege to drive being taken away for a period of time before it is returned; you may have to pay a suspension termination fee.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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What must you do once a "revocation" period on your driver license is over?
- Nothing; the license automatically becomes valid again
- Wait an additional 30 days before driving again
- Re-apply to the Department of Motor Vehicles for a new license
- Retake only the written knowledge test
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Correct answer: Re-apply to the Department of Motor Vehicles for a new license
"Revocation" means your license is cancelled; to get a new one you must re-apply to the DMV once the revocation period is over, and you may have to pay a license re-application fee.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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What happens if you receive a traffic ticket and do not respond to it?
- The ticket is automatically dismissed after 90 days
- You could be found guilty by default conviction
- Points are removed from your record as a courtesy
- Nothing happens unless you are stopped again
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Correct answer: You could be found guilty by default conviction
The manual warns that if you do not respond to a traffic ticket, you could be found guilty by default conviction, and your driver license will be suspended indefinitely.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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What does the DMV Traffic Violations Bureau (TVB) process?
- Non-criminal moving violations in New York City
- Criminal cases such as DWI and driving while suspended
- Vehicle registration renewals
- Out-of-state parking tickets only
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Correct answer: Non-criminal moving violations in New York City
The DMV Traffic Violations Bureau (TVB) processes tickets for non-criminal moving traffic violations issued in the five boroughs of New York City, allowing other courts there to focus on criminal cases like DWI.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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The New York State DMV does not record convictions of moving traffic violations by NYS non-commercial drivers in other states, EXCEPT for offenses committed in which two Canadian provinces?
- British Columbia and Alberta
- Ontario and Quebec
- Manitoba and Saskatchewan
- Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
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Correct answer: Ontario and Quebec
The manual states that out-of-state convictions are not recorded, except traffic offenses committed in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec in Canada.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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According to the manual, if you fail to answer a moving traffic violation ticket in California, what happens to your New York driver license?
- It will be suspended, the same as for any other state
- It will not be suspended; California is an exception
- Your vehicle registration will be revoked instead
- You will automatically receive 3 points on your record
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Correct answer: It will not be suspended; California is an exception
The manual lists California among the specific states (along with Alaska, Michigan, Montana, Oregon, Virginia, and Wisconsin) where failing to answer a moving violation ticket will NOT cause your New York license to be suspended.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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If you are over 21 years old and are convicted of an alcohol- or drug-related driving violation in another state or in Canada, what happens to your New York driver license?
- It will be revoked for at least 90 days
- It will be suspended for exactly 30 days
- Nothing happens because it occurred out of state
- You only receive points, with no revocation
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Correct answer: It will be revoked for at least 90 days
If you are over 21 and convicted of an alcohol- or drug-related driving violation in another state or in Canada, your New York driver license will be revoked for at least 90 days.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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If a New York driver is convicted of criminal negligence, homicide, or assault arising from the operation of a motor vehicle and resulting in death, what happens to their license, no matter where the conviction occurred?
- Only points are added to the driving record
- The license is revoked, and registrations may also be revoked
- Nothing happens if the conviction occurred in another state
- The license is only suspended for 30 days
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Correct answer: The license is revoked, and registrations may also be revoked
The driver license or privilege to drive will be revoked, and vehicle registrations may also be revoked, regardless of whether the conviction occurred in New York or another state.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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What is the minimum revocation period for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (Agg-DWI), with a .18 blood alcohol content (BAC)?
- Minimum 90-day suspension
- Minimum six-month revocation
- Minimum one-year revocation
- Minimum two-year revocation
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Correct answer: Minimum one-year revocation
Aggravated driving while intoxicated (Agg-DWI), with .18 of one percent blood alcohol content, carries a minimum one-year revocation.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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What is the minimum revocation period for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), with a .08 blood alcohol content (BAC)?
- Minimum 90-day suspension
- Minimum six-month revocation
- Minimum one-year revocation
- Minimum 18-month revocation
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Correct answer: Minimum six-month revocation
Driving while intoxicated (DWI), with .08 of one percent blood alcohol content, carries a minimum six-month revocation.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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What penalty applies to Driving While Ability Impaired by alcohol (DWAI)?
- A 90-day suspension
- A minimum one-year revocation
- A $50 fine only, with no suspension
- A minimum 18-month revocation
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Correct answer: A 90-day suspension
Driving while ability impaired by alcohol (DWAI) results in a 90-day suspension.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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What is the minimum revocation period for Driving While Ability Impaired by drugs (DWAI-drug)?
- Minimum 90-day suspension
- Minimum six-month revocation
- Minimum one-year revocation
- Minimum 30-day suspension
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Correct answer: Minimum six-month revocation
Driving while ability impaired by drugs (DWAI-drug) carries a minimum six-month revocation.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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What is the minimum revocation for a driver over age 21 who refuses a chemical test for the first time?
- Minimum six-month revocation
- Minimum one-year revocation
- Minimum 18-month revocation
- Minimum two-year revocation
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Correct answer: Minimum one-year revocation
Chemical test refusal by drivers over age 21 carries a minimum one-year revocation.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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If a driver over 21 refuses a chemical test within five years of a prior refusal revocation or any alcohol- or drug-related violation, what is the minimum revocation period?
- Minimum six-month revocation
- Minimum one-year revocation
- Minimum 18-month revocation
- Minimum three-year revocation
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Correct answer: Minimum 18-month revocation
Chemical test refusal by a driver over 21, within five years of a prior refusal revocation or any alcohol- or drug-related violation, carries a minimum 18-month revocation.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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Under New York's "Zero Tolerance Law," a driver under age 21 found to have a BAC from .02 to .07 will have their license suspended for how long?
- Three months
- Six months
- One year
- Two years
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Correct answer: Six months
Under the Zero Tolerance Law, a driver under age 21 will have their license suspended for six months if found to have a BAC from .02 to .07.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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Your driver license will be revoked for at least six months if you are found guilty of three speeding and/or misdemeanor traffic violations within what time period?
- 6 months
- 12 months
- 18 months
- 24 months
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Correct answer: 18 months
The manual states your license will be revoked for at least six months if you are found guilty of three speeding and/or misdemeanor traffic violations within 18 months, based on the date of violation, not the date of conviction.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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Your driver license will be revoked for at least six months if you are found guilty of three "passing a stopped school bus" violations within what time period?
- One year
- Two years
- Three years
- Five years
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Correct answer: Three years
Your license will be revoked for at least six months if you are found guilty of three "passing a stopped school bus" violations within three years.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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What is the minimum consequence for one conviction of "participating in a speed contest"?
- A 90-day suspension
- Revocation for at least six months
- A civil penalty only, with no license action
- 3 points added to the record only
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Correct answer: Revocation for at least six months
One "participating in a speed contest" violation results in revocation of your license for at least six months.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)