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1
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A diamond-shaped sign is a:

A

Road hazard sign

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2
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You may cross a double solid yellow line

A

To turn into a driveway

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3
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What does a flashing yellow light mean?

A

Proceed with caution

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4
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The car behind you begins to pass you. You should:

A

Slow down slightly and stay in your lane

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5
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In general, you should pass vehicles going in the same direction you are going:

A

On the left

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6
Q

In which of the following situations is passing always forbidden?

A

The vehicle ahead is stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk

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7
Q

After you have passed a car you should return to the right lane when you

A

See the front bumper of the other car in your mirror

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8
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You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy.

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You should: Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear

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9
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You must yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle when you are:

A

Turning left

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10
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“no standing”

A

You may stop temporarily to pick up or discharge passengers

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“no stopping:

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sign means you can stop only to obey a traffic sign, signal or officer or to prevent conflicts with other vehicles.

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12
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“no parking”

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sign means you can make a temporary stop to load or discharge merchandise or passengers.

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13
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You may never park

A

In a crosswalk

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14
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efore you leave a parking space which is parallel to the curb, you should:

A

Look for traffic by turning your head

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15
Q

YES OR NO: some highways also have minimum speed limits.

A

YES

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16
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On a New York State highway where there is no posted speed limit, the fastest you may legally drive is:

A

55 mph

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17
Q

A safe speed to drive your car:

A

Depends on the weather and road conditions

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18
Q

What is true of work zones?

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Rear-end collisions are the most common type of crash in work zones

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19
Q

What kinds of drugs, other than alcohol, can affect your driving ability?

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An allergy medicine, Marijuana, and cold remedy

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20
Q

On average, the human body can dispose of the alcohol in 12 ounces of beer in about:

A

One hour

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21
Q

In this state, what BAC (blood alcohol content) is evidence of intoxication?

A

0.08%

22
Q

Which of the following statements is true about BAC (blood alcohol content)?

A

The “breathalyzer” is a test of a person’s BAC

23
Q

If traffic prevents you from crossing all the way across a set of railroad tracks, you may proceed only when:

A

There is room for your vehicle on the other side

24
Q

What is a grade crossing

A

is the point at which train tracks intersect with a roadway and is considered an intersection.

25
Q

When attempting to stop on a slippery road, the best action to take is:

A

Apply the brakes in slow, steady strokes

26
Q

You have just left an expressway and are starting to drive on an ordinary highway. You should:

A

Check your speedometer to keep at the lower speed limit

27
Q

If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, you should first:

A

Try to pump it to build up the pressure

28
Q

A bicyclist differs from a motorist in that a bicyclist isn’t required to

A

Insure the bicycle

29
Q

On a road which has no sidewalks a pedestrian should walk on the:

A

Side of the road facing oncoming traffic

30
Q

A motorist approaching a bicyclist should:

A

Exercise extreme caution

31
Q

You should use a turnout lane when

A

Faster drivers want to pass you

32
Q

What are turnout lanes?

A

Turnout lanes allow other faster drivers to pass you safely. These lanes are usually marked. You must use the turnout lane to let other drivers pass you if you are driving too slowly or there are 5 or more cars following you.

33
Q

Minimum speed signs are designed to:

A

Keep traffic flowing smoothly

34
Q

Seat belts can be most effective as injury preventive devices when they are worn by

A

Passengers and the driver whenever they are in the car

35
Q

Your car starts to skid on a slippery road. You should:

A

Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go

36
Q

If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, you should first:

A

Try to pump it to build up the pressure

37
Q

You are getting on a highway which has a very short entrance lane. The safest way for you to enter the flow of traffic would be to:

A

Wait for a large gap in traffic then speed up quickly

38
Q

What does a “slow moving vehicle” emblem look like?

A

A triangular orange sign

39
Q

As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action would be to:

A

Be prepared to stop before the intersection

40
Q

You may cross a single solid white line in the highway:

A

If traffic conditions require

41
Q

When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line on your side you may pass:

A

If traffic is clear

42
Q

You drive along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should:

A

Pull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street

43
Q

When you see an emergency vehicle parked, stopped, or standing with its emergency or hazard lights activated on a highway or parkway, you should:

A

Move out of the lane closest to the emergency vehicle, if possible to do so safely

44
Q

You must pull over and stop for:

A

Authorized emergency vehicles responding to emergencies

45
Q

You may pass another vehicle on the right if it is waiting to:

A

Turn left

46
Q

If a tire blows out, the proper thing to do is:

A

Hold the steering wheel firmly, and ease up on the gas

47
Q

If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must:

A

Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed

48
Q

What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals (such as lights or crossing gates)?

A

Slow down and be prepared to stop

49
Q

When your right wheels run onto a soft shoulder, what is the best way to get back on the highway?

A

Ease your foot off the gas and brake gently

50
Q

A motorist should know that a bicyclist operating on a roadway must:

A

Ride on the right side of the road

51
Q

What does a “slow moving vehicle” emblem look like?

A

A triangular orange sign

52
Q

You are driving in the middle lane on a three lane expressway. A car begins to pass you on the right. The actions of that driver are:

A

OK if no signs forbid passing on the right

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