New York: Licensing basics — Part 3 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “If you change your address, within how many days must you notify the DMV?” · “How long must a junior permit be held (excluding any suspension or revocation time) before a road test can be scheduled?”
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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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In upstate New York counties, a Junior License holder may drive between 5AM and 9PM:
- Only with a licensed parent present
- Without being accompanied
- Only to and from school
- Not at all
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Correct answer: Without being accompanied
The regional restrictions chart for a Junior License states that upstate, you may drive without being accompanied between 5AM and 9PM.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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In Nassau and Suffolk counties, a Junior License holder may drive alone between 5AM and 9PM only directly between home and which destinations?
- Any shopping center, restaurant, or movie theater
- Employment, a college course, or driver education
- A friend's house, a party, or a sports event
- Any location within Nassau or Suffolk County
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Correct answer: Employment, a college course, or driver education
The chart states a Junior License holder in Long Island may drive alone only directly between home and employment, a work-study program, a course at a college, university, or registered evening high school, a driver education course, or while engaged in farm employment.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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A learner permit or junior license holder for a motorcycle or moped (Class M or MJ) may carry a passenger only if that passenger is:
- A family member
- Anyone over age 18
- Another permit holder
- The supervising driver
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Correct answer: The supervising driver
The manual states that a learner permit or junior license for a motorcycle or moped does not allow you to carry any passenger except your supervising driver.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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If you drive outside New York State with a learner permit, junior permit, or junior license, according to the manual you must:
- Follow only New York's restrictions
- Obtain a brand-new permit in that state before driving
- Ignore all restrictions since you are out of state
- Obey that state's restrictions, if its laws let you drive there
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Correct answer: Obey that state's restrictions, if its laws let you drive there
The manual states you can drive outside New York State with your permit or junior license if it is allowed by the laws of the other state, and you must obey that state's restrictions.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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If you change your address, within how many days must you notify the DMV?
- 5 days
- 20 days
- 15 days
- 10 days
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Correct answer: 10 days
The manual states that if you change your address you must notify DMV within 10 days by mail, on a Change-of-Address Form (MV-232), or online.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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If the DMV has your current address, approximately how many days before your license expires should you receive a renewal notice?
- 15 days
- 60 days
- 45 days
- 30 days
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Correct answer: 45 days
The manual states you should receive a renewal notice and instructions in the mail approximately 45 days before your license expires, if DMV has your current address.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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Beginning May 3, 2023, the federal government requires your license, permit, or ID card to be REAL ID compliant if you want to use it to:
- Register to vote
- Purchase a firearm
- Apply for a passport
- Board a domestic flight
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Correct answer: Board a domestic flight
The manual states that beginning May 3, 2023, the federal government requires your license, permit or ID card to be REAL ID compliant if you wish to use it to board a domestic flight, or enter military bases and certain federal facilities.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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If you enter military service, your New York driver license can be automatically extended throughout your active service and for how long after discharge?
- It expires immediately upon discharge
- 3 months
- 12 months
- 6 months
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Correct answer: 6 months
The manual states your license can be automatically extended throughout your active service and for six months after discharge.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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To renew your license by mail or through the DMV website, you must prove you passed an eye test within the past how many months (or within one year, as determined by a licensed health care professional)?
- 3 months
- 9 months
- 12 months
- 6 months
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Correct answer: 6 months
The manual states that to renew by mail or website you must prove you have passed an eye test within the past six months or within one year as determined by a licensed health care professional.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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A new resident with a valid out-of-state U.S. or Canadian license must also pass the written and road tests and complete the safe driving course if their out-of-state license:
- Was valid for less than 6 months, or had expired more than 1 year ago
- Was issued by a Canadian province rather than a U.S. state
- Has a photo that is more than 1 year old
- Was issued more than 5 years ago
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Correct answer: Was valid for less than 6 months, or had expired more than 1 year ago
The manual states that if your out-of-state license has been valid for less than six months or had expired more than one year ago, you must also pass the written and road tests and complete the safe driving course.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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A new resident who was licensed in a country other than Canada must, in addition to passing the vision test and safe driving course, also:
- Wait one full year before applying
- Turn in their foreign license and pass a written and road test
- Provide three character references from New York residents
- Obtain a letter from their home country's embassy
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Correct answer: Turn in their foreign license and pass a written and road test
The manual states a new resident licensed in a country other than Canada must pass the vision test, complete the safe driving course, turn in their foreign license, and pass a written and road test.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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A driver with a junior permit or license who is convicted of a serious traffic violation (three points or more), or two other violations, will have their permit, license, or privileges suspended for how long?
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
- 120 days
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Correct answer: 60 days
The manual states your junior permit, license, or privileges will be suspended for 60 days if you are convicted of a serious traffic violation (three points or more) or two other violations.
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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A junior permit, license, or privileges will be REVOKED for 60 days if a serious violation or two other violations occur within how long after getting the license or privileges back following a suspension or revocation?
- The first three months
- The first six months
- The first year
- The first two years
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Correct answer: The first six months
Your junior permit, license, or privileges will be revoked for 60 days if you are convicted of a serious violation or two other violations within the first six months after receiving your license or privileges back following suspension or revocation.
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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If a driver with a junior permit or license is convicted of a texting or cell phone violation, for how long will their permit, license, or privileges be suspended?
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
- 120 days
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Correct answer: 120 days
The manual states that your junior permit, license, or privileges will be suspended for 120 days when you are convicted of a texting or cell phone violation.
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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How long must a junior permit be held (excluding any suspension or revocation time) before a road test can be scheduled?
- Three months
- Six months
- Nine months
- One year
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Correct answer: Six months
A junior permit must be held for a minimum of six months, excluding any time the permit is suspended or revoked, before a road test can be scheduled.
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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If you are 18 or older when you pass your road test for a driver license, or obtain a license following revocation, how long is your probation period?
- Three months
- Six months
- One year
- Two years
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Correct answer: Six months
If you are 18 or older when you pass your road test, or obtain a license following revocation, you will be on probation for six months.
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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If a probationary driver is convicted of DWAI (alcohol), speeding, reckless driving, following too closely, participating in a speed contest, or any two traffic violations while on probation, what happens to the license?
- The license is suspended for 60 days
- The license is revoked permanently
- Only a warning letter is issued
- Points are added but the license remains valid
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Correct answer: The license is suspended for 60 days
If you are convicted of DWAI (alcohol), speeding, reckless driving, following too closely, participating in a speed contest, or any two traffic violations while on probation, your license will be suspended for 60 days.
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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After a probationary driver's 60-day suspension ends, what happens?
- The driver's license is permanently revoked
- A new six-month probationary period begins
- The driver is no longer subject to probation rules
- The driver must retake the road test immediately
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Correct answer: A new six-month probationary period begins
Following the end of the 60-day suspension, a new six-month probationary period will begin.
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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If a probationary driver is found guilty of one of the listed serious violations, or any two traffic violations, during their SECOND probationary period, what happens to their license?
- It will be suspended for another 60 days only
- It will be revoked for at least six months
- It will receive a formal written warning
- Nothing changes as long as insurance is current
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Correct answer: It will be revoked for at least six months
If you are found guilty of one of the listed violations or any two traffic violations during this second probationary period, your license will be revoked for at least six months.
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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If a probationary driver is convicted of a texting or cell phone violation, for how long is the probationary license suspended?
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
- 120 days
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Correct answer: 120 days
If you are convicted of a texting or cell phone violation, your probationary license will be suspended for 120 days.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)