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Question 1

In New York State, which occupants of a vehicle must wear seat belts or suitable child restraints?

Answer 1

New York State law requires all passengers under the age of 16 to wear seat belts or suitable child restraints. Also, all front-seat occupants (including the driver) must wear seat belts.

Question 2

NYS law requires you to use your turn or lane change signal ____ feet ahead of the turn.

Answer 2

100 feet ahead. Hand signals or lights. Do it before braking.

Question 3

Orange flag, hand up and down. What does it mean?

Answer 3

Slow down.

Question 4

What do double solid lines mean?

Answer 4

Can’t change lanes.

Question 5

At a railroad crossing, flashing red lights, lowered crossing gates, and/or ringing bells mean what?

Answer 5

You must stop at least 15 feet from the tracks.

Question 6

Two thirds of deer-vehicle collisions occur during which months?

Answer 6

October, November, and December. This is breeding season for deer.

Question 7

What should you do if you’re being tailgated?

Answer 7

Slow down and change lanes or if necessary pull off the road.

Question 8

When entering a traffic circle, who do you give right of way?

Answer 8

Pedestrians and other vehicles already in the circle.

Question 9

You must NOT pass on the right if the vehicle you are passing

Answer 9

You must not pass a vehicle on the right if it is making or about to make a right turn. The passing lane must be clear.

Question 10

_________ allow vehicles to leave expressways.

Answer 10

Exit ramps allow vehicles to leave expressways. There is often a lower speed posted at an exit ramp.

Question 11

If two vehicles approaching from opposite directions reach an intersection at about the same time,

Answer 11

If vehicles approaching from opposite directions reach an intersection at about the same time, the vehicle turning left must yield to the vehicle going straight or turning right.

Question 12

For better visibility in fog, rain, or snow, use

Answer 12

High beams let you see farther ahead. However, they can reflect off fog, rain, or falling snow, causing glare and making it even harder for you to see. Use low beams in fog, rain, or snow.

Question 13

When you see a triangular road sign, you must

Answer 13

A yield sign is triangular in shape. It indicates that you must slow down and yield to approaching traffic.

Question 14

If your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks when a train is approaching, what should you do?

Answer 14

If your vehicle gets stuck on a railroad track when a train is approaching, don’t spend any time trying to free your vehicle. Instead, get everyone including yourself out of your vehicle and walk quickly at about a 45-degree angle to the tracks in the direction from which the train is approaching. That way, if your vehicle is hit, you and your passengers will not be struck by flying debris. Call 911 or the telephone number on the railroad crossing sign.

Question 15

Which of the following statements about work zones is FALSE?

Answer 15

Work zones can be hazardous to drive in as well as to work in. In New York State, unlike some other states, the fines for speeding in work zones are doubled whether or not workers or work vehicles are there. Note: Some work zones can change location, such as when workers are painting road markings or patching potholes. Obey all work zone signs until you see a work zone sign stating that the work zone has ended.

Question 16

At an intersection, a steady yellow traffic light indicates that you must

Answer 16

A steady yellow traffic light is a warning that the traffic light will soon turn red. Prepare to stop for a red light. (Never speed up to try to “beat the light” before it turns red.) But if there’s a vehicle right behind you, don’t stop suddenly and risk getting rear-ended. If you cannot stop safely, proceed with caution through the intersection.

Question 17

If another vehicle is passing you on the left, you should __________ until the vehicle has safely passed you.

Answer 17

If another vehicle is passing you on the left, slow down slightly and stay centered in your lane until the vehicle has safely passed and is ahead of you. Only then should you resume your usual speed.

Question 18

For an adequate space cushion between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you, you should use the

Answer 18

Two-second rule. Four out of every ten crashes are rear-end collisions. And the main cause of rear-end collisions is tailgating (following too closely). For an adequate space cushion between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Driver Manual recommends the two-second rule: At least two seconds should elapse from when the vehicle ahead of you passes some stationary object to when you reach that same object. Under poor or hazardous driving conditions, increase your space cushion to three or even four seconds.

Question 19

You must _________ for an emergency vehicle using flashing lights, a siren, or an air horn that is approaching you from either direction.

Answer 19

Pull over to the right and stop.

You must yield the right-of-way to fire, ambulance, police, and other authorized emergency vehicles when they are responding to emergencies. You must pull over to the right and stop for an emergency vehicle even if it is approaching you from the opposite direction. However, if you’re in an intersection when the emergency vehicle approaches, do NOT stop in the intersection. Proceed through the intersection and then immediately pull over.

Question 20

If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, you should

Answer 20

Avoid eye contact.

Keep driving but slow down and change lanes to encourage the aggressive driver to pass you.

Question 21

In New York State, you are considered legally impaired if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is above

Answer 21

0.05%. You are legally INTOXICATED if your BAC is 0.08% or above.

If you are found to be driving with a BAC of 0.18% or above, you can be charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated (aggravated DWI), for which the penalties will be more severe if you’re convicted.

Question 22

You may not make a U-turn wherever other drivers would be unable to see your vehicle from ________ in either direction.

Answer 22

500 feet.

Also, you may not make a U-turn in a school zone, on a limited-access highway, or wherever a “No U-Turn” sign is posted.

Question 23

Under New York State law, it is illegal to ____ while driving.

Answer 23

Text, talk on phone, listen on phone.

Under New York State law, it is illegal to have a conversation on a handheld mobile phone while driving. The penalties include five license points and a fine of up to $200.

Question 24

If your rear wheels start to skid, what should you do?

Answer 24

If your rear wheels start to skid, turn the steering wheel in the direction the vehicle is trying to go.

If your rear wheels are sliding left, steer left. If they are sliding right, steer right. The rear wheels may overshoot and start to skid in the opposite direction. If so, turn the steering wheel in that direction also.

This procedure, called “steering into the skid,” should get your vehicle back under your control.

Question 25

In heavy rain, your vehicle’s tires can ride on a film of water and lose contact with the road. This hazard is known as

Answer 25

Hydroplaning.

Up to 35 mph, tires can keep contact by channeling water away. However in deep water, this isn’t as effective.

50 mph or above, hydroplaning may result in loss of braking or steering control.

Slow down.

Question 26

Dim your headlights to low beam when you are within ________ of an oncoming vehicle.

Answer 26

500 feet of oncoming vehicle, or 200 feet of vehicle ahead of you.

Question 27

If a tire blows out while you’re driving, what should you do?

Answer 27

Hold wheel firmly and ease foot off the gas pedal.

Question 28

In New York State, which occupants of a vehicle must wear seat belts or suitable child restraints?

Answer 28

All rear-seat occupants under 16 and all front-seat occupants.

Question 29

In New York State, vehicles approaching from either direction must stop at least _________ from a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing.

Answer 29

20 feet.

In New York State, unlike many other states, you must stop for a school bus even if it is on the opposite side of a divided highway.

Question 30

You may NOT pass a vehicle on the left if

Answer 30

Your lane has a solid yellow center line.

Question 31

What signs have white letters or symbols on a blue background?

Answer 31

Service signs.

Question 32

What signs have black letters or symbols on a yellow background?

Answer 32

Warning signs.

Question 33

To turn around on a narrow, two-way street, you may make

Answer 33

Three-point turn.

If the street is too narrow for you to make a U-turn, you can turn your vehicle around by making a three-point turn. This maneuver will also put you in the opposite direction. You may make a three-point turn only when the street is narrow, there is good visibility, the traffic is light on both sides of the street, the turn is permitted there, and there is no other option.

Question 34

New York State law requires you to signal at least ________ before you turn.
New York State law requires you to signal at least ________ before you turn.

Answer 34

100 feet ahead.

Question 35

In New York City, the speed limit is _______ except where otherwise posted.

Answer 35

25 mph.

Question 36

Tires with metal studs can be used in New York State only from:

Answer 36

October 16 through April 30

Question 37

What is the ideal steering wheel hand placement?

Answer 37

9-3 or 8-4

Question 38

A five-ounce glass of wine contains the same amount of alcohol as:

Answer 38

One 12-ounce can of beer.

Question 39

Minimum speed signs are designed to:

Answer 39

Keep traffic flowing smoothly

Question 40

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

Answer 40

55 mph.

Question 41

You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car, you should:

Answer 41

Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear.

Question 42

Vehicle stopping distances never depend on:

Answer 42

The time of day.

Question 43

Blind persons legally have the right-of-way when crossing the street when they are:

Answer 43

Led by a guide dog or using a white or metallic cane.

Question 44

When entering the interstate, check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to match traffic, signal, and:

Answer 44

Merge carefully into the gap.

Question 45

A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling at 55 mph could take up to ____ to come to a complete stop.

Answer 45

400 feet.

Question 46

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

Answer 46

If traffic conditions require you to do so.

Question 47

The driver’s left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

Answer 47

Turn right.

Question 48

An approaching driver fails to dim their high beam headlights. Where should you look?

Answer 48

Toward the right side of the road.

Question 49

The safest speed to drive your car:

Answer 49

Depends on the weather and road conditions.

Question 50

A slow-moving vehicle emblem is:

Answer 50

A triangular orange sign.

Question 51

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

Answer 51

Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.

Question 52

You may never park within ___ feet of a fire hydrant.

Answer 52

15 feet.