New York: Driving record & points — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Your driver license will be suspended indefinitely if you fail to do which of the following?” · “How many points does a conviction for failing to yield the right-of-way add to your driving record?”
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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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Your driver license will be suspended indefinitely if you fail to do which of the following?
- Renew your vehicle inspection sticker
- File a crash report, pay child support or taxes
- Wash your vehicle regularly
- Attend a defensive driving course every year
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Correct answer: File a crash report, pay child support or taxes
Your license will be suspended indefinitely if you fail to file a crash report, fail to pay child support, fail to pay taxes, or fail to fulfill a court judgment resulting from a traffic crash, until you correct the condition.
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 happens if you get 11 or more points on your driving record within 24 months?
- You are automatically enrolled in a driving course
- You will be notified that your license will be suspended
- Your points are automatically reduced by half
- Nothing happens unless you also get a new ticket
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Correct answer: You will be notified that your license will be suspended
If you get 11 or more points within 24 months, you will be notified by mail that your driver license will be suspended.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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After being notified of a point-based suspension, what is the ONLY reason you can request a DMV hearing for?
- To show that the convictions in question were not yours
- To re-argue the convictions themselves
- To request that the suspension be waived due to special circumstances
- To request a refund of previously paid fines
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Correct answer: To show that the convictions in question were not yours
You can request a DMV hearing only to show that the convictions in question were not yours. You cannot re-argue the convictions or request the suspension be waived based on special circumstances.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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The point values charged against your driving record are counted from which date?
- The date you are convicted in court
- The date you receive the ticket in the mail
- The date you commit the violation, not the date you are convicted
- The date you pay the associated fine
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Correct answer: The date you commit the violation, not the date you are convicted
The point values charged against your record are from the date you commit the violation, not the date you are convicted.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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How many points does a conviction for reckless driving add to your driving record?
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 2 points
- 5 points
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Correct answer: 5 points
The point table in the manual assigns 5 points to reckless driving.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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How many points does a conviction for failing to stop for a school bus add to your driving record?
- 8 points
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 5 points
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Correct answer: 8 points
The point table in the manual assigns 8 points to failing to stop for a school bus.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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How many points does a conviction for failing to yield the right-of-way add to your driving record?
- 5 points
- 2 points
- 4 points
- 3 points
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Correct answer: 3 points
The point table in the manual assigns 3 points to failing to yield the right-of-way.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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How many points does a railroad crossing violation add to your driving record?
- 5 points
- 3 points
- 2 points
- 4 points
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Correct answer: 5 points
The point table in the manual assigns 5 points to a railroad crossing violation.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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How many points does a conviction for using a mobile telephone or portable electronic device while operating a motor vehicle add to your driving record?
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 5 points
- 4 points
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Correct answer: 5 points
The point table in the manual assigns 5 points to use of a mobile telephone or portable electronic device while operating a motor vehicle.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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How many points are added to your driving record for improper passing, an unsafe lane change, driving left of center, or driving in the wrong direction?
- 5 points
- 2 points
- 4 points
- 3 points
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Correct answer: 3 points
The point table in the manual assigns 3 points to improper passing, unsafe lane change, driving left of center, or driving in the wrong direction.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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How many points are added to your driving record for speeding 21 to 30 mph over the posted limit?
- 6 points
- 8 points
- 11 points
- 4 points
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Correct answer: 6 points
The point table in the manual assigns 6 points to speeding 21 to 30 mph over the posted limit.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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How many points are added to your driving record for speeding 31 to 40 mph over the posted limit?
- 6 points
- 11 points
- 8 points
- 4 points
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Correct answer: 8 points
The point table in the manual assigns 8 points to speeding 31 to 40 mph over the posted limit.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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How many points are added to your driving record for speeding more than 40 mph over the posted limit?
- 6 points
- 8 points
- 4 points
- 11 points
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Correct answer: 11 points
The point table in the manual assigns 11 points to speeding more than 40 mph over the posted limit — the highest point value on the table.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Completing a DMV-approved "Motor Vehicle Crash Prevention Course" can reduce your point total by up to how many points, and save you up to what percentage on auto liability and collision insurance premiums?
- Up to 4 points, and save up to 10 percent
- Up to 2 points, and save up to 5 percent
- Up to 6 points, and save up to 20 percent
- Up to 4 points, with no insurance savings
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Correct answer: Up to 4 points, and save up to 10 percent
You can reduce your point total by up to four points and save up to 10 percent on your auto liability and collision insurance premiums by taking a DMV-approved Motor Vehicle Crash Prevention Course.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Driving while your license is suspended or revoked is a criminal offense with mandatory fines in what range?
- $50 to $500
- $100 to $1,000
- $200 to $5,000
- $1,000 to $10,000
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Correct answer: $200 to $5,000
It is a criminal offense to drive while your license is suspended or revoked, and there are mandatory fines from $200 to $5,000; you can also face mandatory imprisonment or probation.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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Drivers with how many or more suspensions for failure to answer traffic tickets face a criminal charge, even if they were not driving when arrested?
- 5 or more
- 10 or more
- 15 or more
- 20 or more
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Correct answer: 20 or more
Drivers with 20 or more suspensions for failure to answer traffic tickets face a criminal charge, even if they were not driving when arrested. (Drivers with 10 or more such suspensions already face severe penalties.)
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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Besides mandatory fines, what else can happen if you are caught driving while your license is suspended or revoked?
- You can face imprisonment or probation, and the vehicle could be seized
- Only your vehicle registration sticker is removed
- You receive a warning and must attend a one-hour class
- Your insurance company is notified but no other action is taken
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Correct answer: You can face imprisonment or probation, and the vehicle could be seized
You can face mandatory imprisonment or probation, and the vehicle being driven could be seized and forfeited. More severe penalties apply to drivers who drive while intoxicated or impaired while already under a suspension or revocation for a previous alcohol- or drug-related incident.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)