Traffic & Other Conditions

Question 1

What is true of work zones?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

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

Answer 2

There is room for your vehicle on the other side.

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

Question 4

You may not make a U-Turn unless other cars can see you how many feet away in either direction?

Answer 4

500 feet

Question 5

How many feet away must you stop from a railroad crossing if gates are lowered or lights are flashing?

Answer 5

15 feet.

Question 6

How many feet away must you stop from a standing school bus with its red lights flashing?

Answer 6

20 feet.

Question 7

Two thirds of all deer-vehicle collisions occur when?

Answer 7

October, November, & December

Question 8

If another driver is tailgating you, the best course of action is to…?

Answer 8

Slow down and pull off the road if need be.

Question 9

What is the default speed limit in NY? (Meaning on regular streets)

Answer 9

25 mph.

Question 10

How many feet away when coming into contact with an oncoming vehicle should you turn on your low beam headlights?

Answer 10

500 feet.

Question 11

If a road is too narrow for you to make a broken U-turn, what turn do you do instead?

Answer 11

A three-point turn