Permit Test Flashcards
A regulation sign is normally what shape
Rectangle
What is the normal color and shape of a warning sign
Yellow and diamond shaped
What is the color and shape of a destination sign
Green and a rectangle
What must you do at a stop sign
Come to a complete stop, look to see if it is safe to go and go when it is safe
What dose a flashing red light mean
The same thing as a stop sign
What dose it mean if the edge line angles towards the center of the road
That the road is narrower ahead
What dose one solid line mean
You can only pass other vehicles when obstructions or traffic conditions make it necessary
A crosswalk dose not have a stop line, where must you stop
Before the crosswalk
What type of pavement marking shows you which lane you need to be in to turn
Arrows
If 2 drivers enter an intersection and one is going straight the other is turning left which yields to which
The driver turning left yields to the driver going straight
If you want to turn left at an intersection but traffic prevents you from doing so what should you do
Wait until it is safe to turn
If 2 drivers come to an intersection and they booth want to go straight who has the right away
The driver on the right
What must you do if you enter a road from a driveway
Yield to other drivers
You have a green light but traffic on the other side dose not allow you to travel all the way through the intersection what should you do
Wail until you fan get all the way through the intersection
If there is a vehicle trying to enter a traffic circle and a vehicle in a traffic circle who has the right away
The driver in the traffic circle
What should you do if you hear sirens but don’t see a vehicle
Slowly pull off to the side until you know that the vehicle is not behind you
How long before you turn must you signal
At least 100ft
When you prepare for a right turn should you remain as near the center lane as possible
Yes
When you make a left turn from a 2-way road into a 1-way road where should your vehicle be
On the left side of the 1-way road
Under most conditions, which side can you pass another vehicle
On the left
What should you do before you pass another vehicle
Use your turn signal or hand gestures at least 100ft before you turn
What should you see in your rear view mirror before you try to pass a vehicle on the right
You should have plenty of room and make sure that the vehicle is not going to turn left into you
What should you do if another vehicle tries to pass you on the left
Slow down and stay in the center of your lane
What do the yellow lights on a school bus mean
That the school bus is about to stop to let kids off and you need to stop too
What do the red lights on a school bus mean
That the school bus is letting kids off and you need to stop at least 20ft away
After you parallel park how close must your vehicle be to the curb
Less than 1ft
May you open your door on the road side if there is no oncoming traffic
No because it will interfere with cyclists and traffic
Before you leave a parking space what should you do
Make sure that there are no vehicles coming
What dose a no stoping sign mean
That you can’t stop no matter how short the stop is
Can you stop to load or drop off passengers at a no standing or no parking sign
Yes if the driver dose not get out of the car
May you park on a cross walk in the middle of a block
No
Should you always look straight ahead when you drive
No, every few seconds you should check your sides and behind you
If there is no posted speed limit what is the fastest that you can drive in NY
55mph
Is it always safe to drive at the assigned speed limit
No
What is the purpose of minimum speed limits
To make sure that people do not go too slow
Who must wear seat belts
Everyone unless it is a child in a car seat
How can you prevent fatigue
Get plenty of rests and take a break every 100 miles
What is road rage
When you get angry and break the law in a vehicle
How should you drive safely through a work zone
Slow down and be aware of your surroundings
What dose alcohol do
It makes your judgment bad
What is the only effective way to lower your BAC
Wait for it to get out of your system
