Question 1

In New York, a first-offense conviction for holding a mobile phone to talk while driving can carry a fine up to:

Accepted Answer

$200, plus 5 license points — A first hand-held phone conviction in New York can bring a fine of up to $200 and 5 license points; a hands-free phone may be used at any time.

Question 2

In New York, fines for texting or using a portable electronic device while driving increase with each offense within 18 months, up to:

Accepted Answer

$450 for a third or later offense — New York's texting/electronic device fines escalate within an 18-month window: up to $200 for a first offense, $250 for a second, and $450 for a third or later offense.

Question 3

A New York driver with a junior or probationary license convicted of a hand-held phone or texting violation faces a first-conviction penalty of:

Accepted Answer

A 120-day license suspension — Junior and probationary license holders face a 120-day suspension for a first hand-held phone or texting conviction, and at least a 1-year revocation for a repeat conviction within 6 months of restoration.

Question 4

New York's seat belt law is "primary enforcement," which means:

Accepted Answer

An officer can pull you over solely because you or a passenger isn't buckled up — As a primary enforcement state, a New York officer can stop a vehicle solely for a seat belt violation, rather than needing another reason to make the stop first.

Question 5

Under New York's seat belt law, which rear-seat passengers must be buckled up?

Accepted Answer

All rear-seat passengers age 16 or older — New York requires all rear-seat passengers age 16 and older to wear a seat belt, in addition to front-seat occupants and younger children in child restraints; the driver can face a fine of up to $50 for their own violation.

Question 6

Besides emergency vehicles with red and blue lights, New York's Move Over Law also requires drivers to move over or slow for vehicles showing:

Accepted Answer

Amber hazard lights, and volunteer blue/green lights — New York's Move Over Law extends beyond standard red-and-blue emergency lights to vehicles showing amber hazard lights and to volunteer emergency vehicles displaying blue and green lights.

Question 7

When passing a bicyclist, New York law requires passing on the left at a safe distance, and:

Accepted Answer

Does not set one fixed statewide passing distance in feet — New York's vehicle and traffic law requires a safe passing distance for bicyclists but, unlike some states, doesn't set one specific statewide number of feet; some localities have separately adopted their own 3-foot passing laws.

Question 8

Under New York's point system, a seat belt violation by the driver or a passenger age 16 or older adds:

Accepted Answer

3 points — A no-seatbelt violation for the driver or a passenger 16 or older carries 3 points under New York's point system.

New York: Defensive Driving Questions

1. In New York, a first-offense conviction for holding a mobile phone to talk while driving can carry a fine up to:

2. In New York, fines for texting or using a portable electronic device while driving increase with each offense within 18 months, up to:

3. A New York driver with a junior or probationary license convicted of a hand-held phone or texting violation faces a first-conviction penalty of:

4. New York's seat belt law is "primary enforcement," which means:

5. Under New York's seat belt law, which rear-seat passengers must be buckled up?

6. Besides emergency vehicles with red and blue lights, New York's Move Over Law also requires drivers to move over or slow for vehicles showing:

7. When passing a bicyclist, New York law requires passing on the left at a safe distance, and:

8. Under New York's point system, a seat belt violation by the driver or a passenger age 16 or older adds:

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