New York DMV Permit Practice Mini Test 4: 12 Questions
Mini Test 4 has 12 multiple-choice questions on New York driving rules, including initial rain slipperiness, hydroplaning prevention, hydroplaning recovery and fog driving. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.
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What Mini Test 4 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Initial Rain Slipperiness
- Hydroplaning Prevention
- Hydroplaning Recovery
- Fog Driving
- High Beam Dimming Distance
- High Beam Glare Response
- Icy Road Turns
- Rear Wheel Skid
- Downhill Speed Control
- Brake Fade on Downhill
- Improving Winter Visibility
- Poor Visibility Speed Reduction
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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When rain first begins after a dry period, roads become especially slippery because:
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A. Oil and dirt mix with water on the surface
Oil and debris build up on dry pavement and, when mixed with fresh rain, create a very slick surface.
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To reduce the chance of hydroplaning on a wet road, you should:
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C. Slow down and avoid sudden steering or hard braking
Lower speeds and smooth control help your tires stay in contact with the road in heavy rain.
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It is raining heavily in New York and you feel your car begin to lose traction. What does the manual tell you to do?
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B. Decrease your speed even more
In heavy rain it always makes sense to drive more slowly. If your vehicle begins to lose traction, decrease your speed even more.
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In foggy conditions, the best lights to use are:
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C. Low beams or fog lights
High beams reflect off fog and make it harder to see. Low beams or fog lights are safer.
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If your rear wheels begin to skid, the best response is to:
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B. Steer gently in the direction you want the front of the car to go and ease off the gas
Steering in the direction of the skid and reducing power allows the tires to regain grip gradually.
Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers
Every question in Mini Test 4, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. When rain first begins after a dry period, roads become especially slippery because:
Correct answer: Oil and dirt mix with water on the surface
Why: Oil and debris build up on dry pavement and, when mixed with fresh rain, create a very slick surface.
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Q2. To reduce the chance of hydroplaning on a wet road, you should:
Correct answer: Slow down and avoid sudden steering or hard braking
Why: Lower speeds and smooth control help your tires stay in contact with the road in heavy rain.
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Q3. It is raining heavily in New York and you feel your car begin to lose traction. What does the manual tell you to do?
Correct answer: Decrease your speed even more
Why: In heavy rain it always makes sense to drive more slowly. If your vehicle begins to lose traction, decrease your speed even more.
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Q4. In foggy conditions, the best lights to use are:
Correct answer: Low beams or fog lights
Why: High beams reflect off fog and make it harder to see. Low beams or fog lights are safer.
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Q5. When driving at night, you should dim your high beams for oncoming traffic within about:
Correct answer: 500 feet
Why: Dimming high beams within about 500 feet helps prevent glare that can temporarily blind other drivers.
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Q6. If an oncoming driver fails to dim high beams at night, you should:
Correct answer: Look toward the right edge of your lane to reduce glare
Why: Focusing on the right edge line helps you stay in your lane without being blinded by glare.
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Q7. On an icy or snowy road, you should make turns:
Correct answer: Slowly and gently to avoid skidding
Why: Lower speeds and smooth steering inputs help prevent loss of traction when roads are slick.
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Q8. If your rear wheels begin to skid, the best response is to:
Correct answer: Steer gently in the direction you want the front of the car to go and ease off the gas
Why: Steering in the direction of the skid and reducing power allows the tires to regain grip gradually.
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Q9. On a long downhill grade, you can help control your speed by:
Correct answer: Shifting to a lower gear and using engine braking
Why: Lower gears allow the engine to help hold your speed so you do not overheat your brakes.
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Q10. If your brakes start to feel soft or fade on a long downhill drive, you should:
Correct answer: Shift to a lower gear and apply the brakes intermittently
Why: Using a lower gear and firm, intermittent braking helps prevent brake overheating and failure.
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Q11. In heavy rain or snow, you can improve visibility for other drivers by:
Correct answer: Turning on your low-beam headlights and, if needed, your defroster
Why: Low beams and a clear windshield make it easier for you to see and to be seen by others.
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Q12. When conditions are poor and visibility is limited, you should:
Correct answer: Increase your following distance and reduce your speed
Why: Bad weather and low visibility call for slower speeds and more space so you have time to react.