New York State Exam Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. In New York, when must a driver yield to an emergency vehicle with lights and siren activated? → Immediately by pulling to the right side of the road and stopping
2. Which infection control method uses heat to kill all microorganisms, including spores? → Sterilization
3. An applicant for a New York civil service position can appeal their exam score through which process? → Submitting a formal rating appeal to the Civil Service Department
4. What is the blood alcohol content (BAC) limit for drivers over 21 in New York State? → 0.08%
5. Under New York law, how many days' advance written notice must an insurer give before non-renewing a personal automobile insurance policy? → 60 days
6. What score is generally required to pass a New York State Civil Service Exam? → 70%
7. Which peril is typically EXCLUDED from a standard New York homeowners insurance policy and requires a separate policy? → Flood damage
8. In New York, how many points are added to a driver's license for speeding 11–20 mph over the limit? → 4 points
9. What amount is the owner entitled to in eminent domain as compensation for the taking of real property? → Fair market value
10. In New York civil service, what does the term 'eligible list' refer to? → A ranked list of candidates who passed the civil service exam
11. What is the function of the cuticle in nail structure? → Seals and protects the area where the nail meets the skin
12. In New York, which chemical process permanently waves straight hair by breaking and reforming disulfide bonds? → Permanent waving
13. In New York criminal procedure, an arraignment must occur within how many hours of a felony arrest? → 24 hours
14. Which New York State agency administers the Notary Public licensing exam? → New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services
15. In New York State, what action must a driver take when a school bus displays flashing red lights and a stop arm? → Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the arm is withdrawn
16. Under New York's Leandra's Law, it is a felony to drive while intoxicated with a child under what age in the vehicle? → 15 years old
17. How many times per year is the New York Bar Exam administered? → Twice
18. What is the minimum free-look period required for life insurance policies sold in New York? → 10 days
19. Which New York State agency licenses cosmetologists? → New York State Division of Licensing Services
20. In New York, comparative negligence is governed by which doctrine? → Pure comparative negligence
21. Which New York law requires all front-seat passengers to wear a seat belt? → The Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1229-c
22. In New York, accumulating how many points on your license within 18 months triggers a Driver Responsibility Assessment (DRA) fee? → 8 points
23. Which document do New York civil service candidates receive that shows their exam score and list position? → Notice of Examination Results
24. How long is a typical New York State civil service eligible list valid? → 4 years
25. The New York State Bar Exam is administered by which organization? → New York Board of Law Examiners
26. What is the highest court in New York State? → Court of Appeals
27. In New York, which party bears the burden of proof in a civil case? → Plaintiff, by a preponderance of the evidence
28. Which of the following employs visual representations of quantities? → Pictographs
29. How long is a New York State Notary Public commission valid? → 4 years
30. When an agent in New York replaces an existing life insurance policy with a new one, what document must be provided to the applicant? → A Notice Regarding Replacement of Life Insurance