NY DMV NY DMV Safe Driving and DUI Laws 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under New York's seat belt law, who is required to wear a seat belt?
- Only the driver
- The driver and all front-seat passengers
- All occupants of the vehicle regardless of seating position (Correct answer)
- Only passengers under 18
Correct answer: All occupants of the vehicle regardless of seating position
New York law requires all vehicle occupants—driver and every passenger regardless of where they sit—to wear a seat belt.
Question 2: What is the child safety seat requirement for children under 4 in New York?
- A booster seat in the back seat
- A federally approved child restraint system appropriate for the child's age, height, and weight (Correct answer)
- Any seat belt in the back seat is sufficient
- A rear-facing car seat until age 2 only
Correct answer: A federally approved child restraint system appropriate for the child's age, height, and weight
New York requires children under 4 to be secured in a federally approved child restraint system (car seat) appropriate for their size.
Question 3: In New York, at what age can a child legally use a seat belt instead of a booster seat?
- When they turn 6 and weigh at least 50 pounds
- When they turn 8 and can fit properly in a seat belt (Correct answer)
- When they turn 10
- When they weigh 80 pounds regardless of age
Correct answer: When they turn 8 and can fit properly in a seat belt
In New York, children can transition from a booster seat to a seat belt when they turn 8 and the seat belt fits them properly.
Question 4: What does New York's hands-free law prohibit while driving?
- Any use of a cell phone including hands-free devices
- Holding and using a handheld electronic device while driving (Correct answer)
- Talking on the phone via Bluetooth while stopped at a red light
- Using GPS navigation while driving
Correct answer: Holding and using a handheld electronic device while driving
New York's hands-free law prohibits holding or using a handheld electronic device (phone, tablet, etc.) while driving.
Question 5: What is the fine for a first-offense cell phone violation in New York?
- $50
- Up to $200 plus a surcharge, and 5 points on your license (Correct answer)
- A warning for the first offense
- $500 flat fine
Correct answer: Up to $200 plus a surcharge, and 5 points on your license
A first-offense handheld device violation in New York carries a fine of up to $200 plus a mandatory state surcharge, and 5 points on your license.
Question 6: In New York, what is the speed limit in a school zone when children are present?
- 15 mph
- 20 mph
- 25 mph
- As posted on the school zone sign (Correct answer)
Correct answer: As posted on the school zone sign
New York school zone speed limits are posted on signs and must be obeyed when the flashing lights are active or children are present.
NY DMV NY DMV Safe Driving and DUI Laws 2
Under New York's seat belt law, who is required to wear a seat belt?