NY 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course Practice Test 1

Question 1

In New York, how many hours of instruction does the state-mandated Pre-Licensing Course (PLC) require before you can take the road test?

Accepted Answer

5 hours

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3 hours

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10 hours

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1 hour

Question 2

Who is required to complete the 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course in New York?

Accepted Answer

First-time license applicants (with limited exemptions for prior license holders)

Answer

Only drivers over age 65

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Only commercial truck drivers

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Nobody — it is optional in every case

Question 3

What is the main goal of defensive driving as taught in the 5-Hour Course?

Accepted Answer

Anticipating hazards and reacting before a collision can occur

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Driving as fast as conditions technically allow

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Always taking the right of way first

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Braking only after a hazard appears

Question 4

What is the recommended minimum following distance in good conditions using the 'three-second rule'?

Accepted Answer

At least 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead

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One car length regardless of speed

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As close as possible to save time

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10 feet at any speed

Question 5

In New York's driver point system, how many points can result in license suspension within an 18-month period?

Accepted Answer

11 or more points

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2 points

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50 points

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Points never lead to suspension in NY

Question 6

How many points does a speeding ticket for 1-10 mph over the limit typically carry on a New York driving record?

Accepted Answer

3 points

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0 points

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9 points

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11 points

Question 7

What blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is considered legally intoxicated (DWI) for a driver 21 or older in New York?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

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0.15%

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0.02%

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0.20%

Question 8

Under New York's Zero Tolerance Law, what BAC level can result in license suspension for a driver under 21?

Accepted Answer

0.02% or higher

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0.08% or higher only

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0.15% or higher only

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There is no lower threshold for drivers under 21

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a 'implied consent' consequence in New York?

Accepted Answer

Refusing a chemical test after a lawful DWI arrest triggers automatic license revocation

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You can refuse a breath test with no consequence at all

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Implied consent only applies to commercial drivers

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Implied consent means police need a warrant before any breath test

Question 10

When sharing the road with a large truck, why should you avoid lingering next to it?

Accepted Answer

You may be in the truck's blind spot ('No-Zone') where the driver cannot see you

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Trucks always have the right of way over cars

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It is illegal to pass a truck under any circumstance

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Trucks cannot see anything behind them at all times