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New York permit test: learner permit, junior license rules and points

Supervised driving rules, junior permit and license restrictions, suspension, revocation and the point system. 10 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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Sample learner permit, junior license rules and points questions

  1. 1. A driver with a junior license is convicted of texting while driving. What happens to the license?

    • A. It is revoked for 6 months
    • B. It is suspended for 120 days
    • C. It is suspended for 60 days
    • D. The driver receives a warning letter only
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    B. It is suspended for 120 days

    A junior permit or license is suspended for 120 days for a texting or cell phone conviction.

    Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) (No revision date in extractable text), page 19

  2. 2. Under the New York point system, how many points will lead to a notice that your license will be suspended?

    • A. 11 or more points within 24 months
    • B. 11 or more points within 12 months
    • C. 6 or more points within 18 months
    • D. 8 or more points within 24 months
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    A. 11 or more points within 24 months

    If you collect 11 or more points within 24 months, DMV will notify you that your license will be suspended. Points count from the date of the violation.

    Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) (No revision date in extractable text), page 22

  3. 3. Where are you NOT allowed to practice driving with a New York learner permit?

    • A. On an expressway
    • B. In moderate to heavy traffic
    • C. On city streets
    • D. In a DMV road test area
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    D. In a DMV road test area

    Learner permit holders may not drive in a DMV road test area. Other banned places include streets in New York City parks, Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority bridges and tunnels, and some Westchester parkways.

    Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) (No revision date in extractable text), page 13

  4. 4. You have a learner permit. Your cousin is 19 and has held a full driver license for two years. Can your cousin supervise your practice driving?

    • A. No, the supervising driver must be at least 21
    • B. Yes, if your cousin has held the license for over a year
    • C. No, only a driving school instructor can supervise you
    • D. Yes, because your cousin has a valid license
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    A. No, the supervising driver must be at least 21

    In New York, anyone supervising a learner permit holder must be at least 21, hold a license valid for the vehicle, and sit in the front seat with you.

    Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) (No revision date in extractable text), page 11