New York Driver License (DMV) Written Practice Test

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Ace your New York DMV written test! Prepare for the exam by practicing hundreds of multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws and road signs. Boost your knowledge, gain confidence, and increase your chances of passing the test on your first try.

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What should you do if you are being overtaken by another vehicle?

Speed up to maintain your position.
Move to the right and allow the vehicle to pass safely.
Maintain your speed and do not change lanes.
Sound your horn to alert the driver behind you.

The correct answer is: Move to the right and allow the vehicle to pass safely.

When you are being overtaken by another vehicle, it is important to remember that they are likely moving at a faster speed and attempting to pass you. Speeding up to maintain your position may cause them to weave in and out of traffic unsafely, and maintaining your speed and not changing lanes will not allow them to safely overtake. Sounding your horn may startle the other driver and cause them to make unsafe maneuvers. By moving to the right and allowing the vehicle to pass safely, you are allowing the other driver to pass smoothly without causing any danger to themselves or others on the road.