Question 1

In New York, where is turning right on a steady red light banned unless a sign specifically permits it?

Accepted Answer

New York City — Unlike most of the state, where right turns on red are allowed by default after a full stop, New York City bans right turns on red unless a sign specifically permits it.

Question 2

The driver of a school bus containing students may turn right on a steady red light:

Accepted Answer

Never, under any circumstance — New York specifically bars a school bus driver carrying students from turning right on red at all, stricter than the rule for other drivers.

Question 3

In New York, a left turn on a steady red light is allowed only when:

Accepted Answer

Turning from a one-way road into another one-way road, after a full stop — New York permits a left turn on red only when moving from one one-way road onto another one-way road, after coming to a full stop and yielding the right-of-way.

Question 4

A driver who moves to New York and becomes a permanent resident must transfer their out-of-state license to a New York license within:

Accepted Answer

30 days — New York requires new permanent residents to surrender their out-of-state license and obtain a New York license within 30 days of establishing residency.

Question 5

In New York, operating or knowingly allowing another person to operate your uninsured vehicle results in a license revocation of at least:

Accepted Answer

1 year — New York revokes the driver license of anyone who operates, or knowingly allows another person to operate, an uninsured vehicle for a minimum of one year.

Question 6

To pass New York's vision test for a license, you must have:

Accepted Answer

20/40 vision in at least one eye, with or without corrective lenses — New York's minimum vision standard is 20/40 in at least one eye, whether or not that vision is achieved with corrective lenses.

Question 7

After a New York driver license is revoked, reapplying generally requires paying a non-refundable fee of:

Accepted Answer

$100 — New York charges a non-refundable $100 fee to reapply for a revoked license, though this fee is waived if the revocation was for driving uninsured or for a restricted license.

Question 8

Under New York's point system, speeding 21 to 30 mph over the posted limit adds how many points to a driver's record?

Accepted Answer

6 points — New York's point schedule steps up with the speed: 3 points for 1-10 mph over, 4 for 11-20, 6 for 21-30, 8 for 31-40, and 11 for more than 40 mph over.

Question 9

Under New York's point system, running a red light adds how many points to a driver's record?

Accepted Answer

3 points — A red light violation carries 3 points under New York's DMV point system, the same as failing to yield the right-of-way.

Question 10

Under New York's point system, a reckless driving conviction adds how many points to a driver's record?

Accepted Answer

5 points — A reckless driving conviction carries 5 points under New York's point system, the same as speed contests/races or improper cell phone use.

New York: Speed, Right-of-Way & Legal Rules Questions

1. In New York, where is turning right on a steady red light banned unless a sign specifically permits it?

2. The driver of a school bus containing students may turn right on a steady red light:

3. In New York, a left turn on a steady red light is allowed only when:

4. A driver who moves to New York and becomes a permanent resident must transfer their out-of-state license to a New York license within:

5. In New York, operating or knowingly allowing another person to operate your uninsured vehicle results in a license revocation of at least:

6. To pass New York's vision test for a license, you must have:

7. After a New York driver license is revoked, reapplying generally requires paying a non-refundable fee of:

8. Under New York's point system, speeding 21 to 30 mph over the posted limit adds how many points to a driver's record?

9. Under New York's point system, running a red light adds how many points to a driver's record?

10. Under New York's point system, a reckless driving conviction adds how many points to a driver's record?

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