New York video lessons · Lesson 10 of 10
New York Licensing, Permits and Your Record: five situations explained
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In this video
- 0:00Intro
- 0:16What vision do you need to pass the New York vision test?
- 1:17What happens after three convictions for passing a stopped school bus within three years?
- 2:12Where may you NOT drive at all with a New York junior (DJ) license?
- 3:04Who may supervise you while you practice with a New York learner permit?
- 4:11A 20-year-old on probation is convicted of following too closely. What happens?
- 5:22Recap
In short
To pass the vision test you must have 20/40 vision in at least one eye, with or without corrective lenses. Three “passing a stopped school bus” violations within three years bring a revocation of at least six months. With a junior license you must not drive in New York City at any time.
The five situations
Pick an answer first, the way the video pauses for you. Each one cites the New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21).
Situation 1
What vision do you need to pass the New York vision test?
Answer: C. 20/40 in at least one eye, with or without corrective lenses. To pass the vision test you must have 20/40 vision in at least one eye, with or without corrective lenses.
New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) › Chapter 1 › Vision and Knowledge Tests
Situation 2
What happens after three convictions for passing a stopped school bus within three years?
Answer: B. The license is revoked for at least six months. Three “passing a stopped school bus” violations within three years bring a revocation of at least six months.
New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) › Chapter 2 › Speeding and Other Violations
Situation 3
Where may you NOT drive at all with a New York junior (DJ) license?
Answer: C. In New York City (the 5 boroughs). With a junior license you must not drive in New York City at any time.
New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) › Chapter 1 › Regional Restrictions for a Junior License
Situation 4
Who may supervise you while you practice with a New York learner permit?
Answer: A. A licensed driver who is at least 21, seated in the front seat with you. You must be supervised by a licensed driver at least 21 years old, with a license valid for the vehicle, seated in the front seat.
New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) › Chapter 1 › The Learner Permit
Situation 5
A 20-year-old on probation is convicted of following too closely. What happens?
Answer: C. The license is suspended for 60 days. DWAI, speeding, reckless driving, following too closely, a speed contest, or any two violations during probation bring a 60-day suspension.
New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) › Chapter 2 › Probation Period for All Other Newly Licensed Drivers
Transcript
0:00Intro
Permits, points and your driving record decide how long you keep your license. Here are five rules from the New York State Driver's Manual. For each one, pick your answer before I reveal it.
0:16Situation 1
You're taking the vision test in New York. What vision do you need to pass the New York vision test? The answer is C: 20/40 in at least one eye, with or without corrective lenses. To pass the vision test you must have 20/40 vision in at least one eye, with or without corrective lenses. You need 20/40 vision in at least one eye, with or without corrective lenses.
1:17Situation 2
A driver is convicted a third time in three years for passing a stopped school bus. What happens after three convictions for passing a stopped school bus within three years? The answer is B: The license is revoked for at least six months. Three “passing a stopped school bus” violations within three years bring a revocation of at least six months. The license is revoked for at least six months.
2:12Situation 3
You have a New York junior license, and friends invite you to Manhattan. Where may you NOT drive at all with a New York junior (DJ) license? The answer is C: In New York City (the 5 boroughs). With a junior license you must not drive in New York City at any time. With a junior license, you may not drive in New York City, the five boroughs, at any time.
3:04Situation 4
You have a New York learner permit and want to practice. Who may supervise you while you practice with a New York learner permit? The answer is A: A licensed driver who is at least 21, seated in the front seat with you. You must be supervised by a licensed driver at least 21 years old, with a license valid for the vehicle, seated in the front seat. Your supervisor must be a licensed driver at least 21, with a license valid for the vehicle, sitting in the front seat.
4:11Situation 5
A 20-year-old on probation is convicted of following too closely. A 20-year-old on probation is convicted of following too closely. What happens? The answer is C: The license is suspended for 60 days. DWAI, speeding, reckless driving, following too closely, a speed contest, or any two violations during probation bring a 60-day suspension. That brings a 60-day suspension. So do speeding, reckless driving, DWAI, a speed contest, or any two violations during probation.
5:22Recap
To pass the vision test you must have 20/40 vision in at least one eye, with or without corrective lenses. Three “passing a stopped school bus” violations within three years bring a revocation of at least six months. With a junior license you must not drive in New York City at any time. You must be supervised by a licensed driver at least 21 years old, with a license valid for the vehicle, seated in the front seat. DWAI, speeding, reckless driving, following too closely, a speed contest, or any two violations during probation bring a 60-day suspension. Nice work. Try more licensing questions in Practice by Topic, then test yourself with a full mock exam.
The rules in this lesson
- To pass the vision test you must have 20/40 vision in at least one eye, with or without corrective lenses.
- Three “passing a stopped school bus” violations within three years bring a revocation of at least six months.
- With a junior license you must not drive in New York City at any time.
- You must be supervised by a licensed driver at least 21 years old, with a license valid for the vehicle, seated in the front seat.
- DWAI, speeding, reckless driving, following too closely, a speed contest, or any two violations during probation bring a 60-day suspension.
Original practice lesson written from the New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21). EstatePass is not affiliated with or endorsed by the New York DMV; these are not official test questions.