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1. Your right wheels run onto a soft shoulder. What is the best way to get back on the highway? A. Steer sharply onto the road B. Ease your foot off the gas and brake gently ✅ C. Speed up to gain traction D. Turn the wheel quickly to the left Rationale: Gently easing off the gas and braking slowly prevents loss of control while re-entering the roadway. 2. If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, you should first: A. Pull over immediately B. Try to pump it to build up the pressure ✅ C. Shift to a lower gear D. Turn off the engine Rationale: Pumping the brakes can restore hydraulic pressure and slow the car. 3. When driving at night, how can you reduce glare from an approaching car’s headlights? A. Look to the lower right side of your lane ✅ B. Stare at the headlights C. Wear sunglasses D. Flash your high beams Rationale: Looking toward the right edge helps avoid being blinded by oncoming lights. 4. You are getting on a highway with a very short entrance lane. What's the safest way to enter traffic? A. Come to a complete stop B. Drive slowly until someone lets you in C. Wait for a large gap in traffic then speed up quickly ✅ D. Signal continuously until merged Rationale: Accelerating into a large gap ensures a smooth, safe merge into highway speed traffic.
5. A blind person legally has the right-of-way when: A. Wearing a bright-colored jacket B. Accompanied by someone C. Led by a guide dog or using a white or metallic cane ✅ D. Waving for help Rationale: These are legally recognized identifiers of a blind pedestrian. 6. A bicyclist differs from a motorist in that they aren’t required to: A. Obey traffic signs B. Ride with traffic C. Insure the bicycle ✅ D. Use hand signals Rationale: Unlike motorists, bicyclists are not required to carry insurance. 7. On a road with no sidewalks, pedestrians should walk on the: A. Same side as traffic B. Side facing oncoming traffic ✅ C. Road shoulder D. Middle of the lane Rationale: Facing oncoming traffic improves visibility and safety. 8. A motorist should know that a bicyclist must: A. Ride on the left B. Ride against traffic C. Ride on the right side of the road ✅ D. Use sidewalks when possible Rationale: Bicyclists must follow the same direction of traffic on the right side. 9. What does a “slow moving vehicle” emblem look like? A. A red circle B. A yellow rectangle C. A triangular orange sign ✅ D. A flashing light Rationale: A reflective orange triangle alerts drivers to a slow vehicle. 10. All bicycles used after dark must have: A. Reflectors only B. Just a red taillight C. Front headlight and red taillight ✅ D. Flashing turn signals Rationale: Visibility is crucial; both front and rear lighting are required.
D. In a larger vehicle Rationale: Vehicles already in the roundabout have priority.
17. When you want to make a right turn, your car must be: A. Close to the right side of the street ✅ B. In the center lane C. In the left lane D. Straddling both lanes Rationale: Turning from the right edge ensures safe, legal maneuvering. 18. You want to turn left at an intersection, but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should: A. Turn sharply B. Wait behind the line C. Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear ✅ D. Flash lights for others to stop Rationale: It's legal and safer to wait in the intersection to complete the turn. 19. When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield? A. The vehicle on the left ✅ B. The vehicle on the right C. The faster vehicle D. The larger vehicle Rationale: Vehicles on the left yield to those on the right at uncontrolled intersections. 20. You must yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle when you are: A. Turning right B. Turning left ✅ C. Going straight D. Backing up Rationale: Left turns must yield to oncoming traffic. 21. You come to an intersection blocked by traffic. You should: A. Enter the intersection and wait B. Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through ✅ C. Honk to clear traffic D. Use the shoulder to go around Rationale: Blocking the intersection causes traffic jams and violates traffic laws. 22. You drive along a street and hear a siren but cannot see the emergency vehicle immediately. You should: A. Speed up B. Ignore it
C. Pull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street ✅ D. Stop in the middle of the street Rationale: Pulling over safely helps emergency vehicles pass.
23. You want to turn right at the next intersection. When should you begin to use your turn signal? A. 10 feet before B. When you start turning C. At least 100 feet before the turn ✅ D. After the turn Rationale: Signaling early informs other drivers of your intentions. 24. You are making a left turn from a two-way street into a one-way street. After the turn, your car should be: A. In the right lane B. In the center lane C. In the left lane of the street ✅ D. In any lane Rationale: Turns onto a one-way street should be into the left lane. 25. What should you do when entering a roadway from a private road? A. Speed up immediately B. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic ✅ C. Honk your horn D. Proceed without stopping Rationale: You must yield to all traffic already on the roadway. 26. A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means: A. Stop B. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary ✅ C. Yield the right-of-way D. No passing zone Rationale: This is a yield sign warning drivers to slow and yield. 27. A rectangular-shaped sign is usually a: A. Speed limit sign ✅ B. Stop sign C. Warning sign D. Directional sign Rationale: Regulatory signs like speed limits are rectangular. 28. A diamond-shaped sign is a: A. Stop sign
34. You may cross a double solid yellow line: A. Anytime B. To pass another vehicle C. To turn into a driveway ✅ D. To make a U-turn anywhere Rationale: Double solid lines prohibit passing but allow turning. 35. You may cross a single solid white line in the highway: A. Never B. If traffic conditions require ✅ C. Only at intersections D. Only during daytime Rationale: Solid white lines discourage lane changes but allow if safe. 36. A traffic light showing a green arrow and a red light means: A. Stop B. Drive in any direction C. You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow ✅ D. Yield to oncoming traffic Rationale: The green arrow gives protected movement in that direction. 37. What does a flashing yellow light mean? A. Stop B. Go at full speed C. Proceed with caution ✅ D. Yield to all traffic Rationale: Flashing yellow warns to slow down and be alert. 38. An intersection has a stop sign and crosswalk but no stop line. You must stop: A. Anywhere before the intersection B. Before the crosswalk ✅ C. After crossing the intersection D. Only if pedestrians are present Rationale: You must stop before the crosswalk for pedestrian safety. 39. You come to an intersection with a flashing red light. You should: A. Slow down and proceed B. Come to a full stop, then go when safe ✅ C. Ignore it D. Yield only to pedestrians Rationale: Flashing red means stop and proceed when safe.
40. Which of the following is used on some highways to direct drivers into proper lanes for turning? A. Painted stop lines B. White arrows in the middle of the lanes ✅ C. Yellow lines on the curb D. Reflective cones Rationale: White lane arrows guide turning lane placement. 41. You may not cross a single broken white (or yellow) line: A. Under any circumstances B. To pass another vehicle C. When to do so would interfere with traffic ✅ D. To enter a driveway Rationale: Crossing is allowed only if it’s safe and does not disrupt traffic. 42. When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line on your side, you may pass: A. Never B. Always C. If traffic is clear ✅ D. Only during daylight Rationale: Passing is allowed only from the side with the broken line. 43. A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants toward your left. That shows that: A. The road is ending B. The road will get narrower ✅ C. A lane ends on the left D. There is a parking lane Rationale: Slanting lines warn of narrowing roadways ahead. 44. What vehicles must stop at all railroad crossings? A. Trucks B. Passenger cars C. School buses and passenger buses carrying passengers ✅ D. Emergency vehicles Rationale: These vehicles have special safety requirements to stop. 45. What is the appropriate action when approaching a railroad crossing without signals (no lights or gates)? A. Speed up B. Slow down and be prepared to stop ✅ C. Stop always
- ANSWER Check your speedometer to keep at the lower speed limit. Your car starts to skid on a slippery road. You should
- ANSWER Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go. Expressways have "expressway entrance lanes" (acceleration lanes) so that drivers can
- ANSWER Reach the proper speed before blending with traffic. When you drive in heavy fog during daylight hours you should drive with your - ANSWER Headlights on low beam. When driving at night, it is most important for you to - ANSWER Drive within the range of your headlights. If you drive past your exit on an expressway, you should - ANSWER Drive to the next exit and leave the expressway. When you get ready to leave an expressway, you should begin to use your turn signal - ANSWER 100 feet before the exit ramp. If a tire blows out, the proper thing to do is
- ANSWER Hold the steering wheel firmly, and ease up on the gas. When attempting to stop on a slippery road, the best action to take is to
- ANSWER Apply the brakes in slow, steady strokes. A mandatory fine. Driver license revocation. Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol - ANSWER Has no effect on blood alcohol content. On average, the human body can dispose of the alcohol in 12 ounces of beer in about - ANSWER An hour. A chemical test is used to measure - ANSWER BAC Which of the following influence the effects of alcohol - ANSWER The amount of food in the stomach. The body weight of an individual. How much time passes between drinks In this state, what BAC (blood alcohol content) is evidence of intoxication - ANSWER 0.08%
Which of the following does not happen after drinking - ANSWER you calm down so you can concentrate. What effect does drinking alcohol and taking a prescription drug or over the counter medicine have - ANSWER The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol. If you drink alcohol socially, what helps insure safe driving - ANSWER Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking. Which of the following is true - People driving under the influence of alcohol are - ANSWER Every driver's problem whether they drink or not. Which of the following statements is true about BAC (blood alcohol content) - ANSWER The "breathalyzer" is a test of a person's BAC. Why is driving on an expressway different from driving on an ordinary street - ANSWER You must think faster and handle your vehicle more effectively. Night driving is dangerous because - ANSWER The distance we can see ahead is reduced. Which of the following statements applies to all driving emergency situations - ANSWER Think before you act. If There is personal injury in an accident, you must file a report with DMV within: - ANSWER 10 days in New York State, if you are involved in an accident, when must you report to DMV? - ANSWER When it involved a fatality or personal injury, also when the incident involves $1001 or more in damage in emergency situations, you should - ANSWER Think before you take actions Most Work zone crashes - ANSWER Are rear-end collisions Road rage affects a driver by: - ANSWER increasing the chance of housing r being in a traffic crash What is the first thing to do when you are involved in an accident where the other driver is injured - ANSWER Give aid to the injured driver, but do not move him/her What does a red and white triangular sign at an intersection mean? - Ans - Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.
Driver's Left Arm Extended Downward Signal - Ans - Indicates Stop The Driver's Left Hand and Arm Signal - Ans - Upward - Turn right Right of Way in Traffic Circle - Ans - When you are already in the traffic circle Position for Right Turn - Ans - Close to the right side of the street Left Turn with Heavy Oncoming Traffic - Ans - Wait in center of intersection for traffic to clear Intersection Right of Way Rule - Ans - Vehicle on the right must yield Yielding to Approaching Vehicles - Ans - When turning left Blocked Intersection Protocol - Ans - Stay out until traffic clears Response to Siren While Driving - Ans - Pull to curb, check for emergency vehicle Turn Signal Usage for Right Turn - Ans - Begin at least 100 feet before the turn Left Turn onto One-Way Street - Ans - In the left lane of the street after turn Entering a Roadway from a Private Road - Ans - Yield the right of way to pedestrians and roadway traffic. School Bus with Flashing Red Lights - Ans - No passing allowed while red lights are flashing. Passing on the Right - Ans - Allowed if the vehicle is waiting to turn left. Car Passing Behind You - Ans - Slow down slightly and maintain your lane. Overtaking and Passing Another Vehicle - Ans - Signal and pass when safe. Passing Vehicles in the Same Direction - Ans - Pass on the left. Forbidden Passing Situation - Ans - When a vehicle is stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Returning to Right Lane After Passing - Ans - Return when you see the other car's front bumper in your mirror.
Passing on Three Lane Expressway - Ans - O.K. if no signs prohibit passing on the right. Meaning of 'No Standing' Sign - Ans - Temporary stops allowed for passenger pickup or drop-off. What does a 'No Parking' sign at a certain location also mean? - Ans - You may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers. What does a 'No Stopping' sign mean? - Ans - To avoid conflict with other passengers. Where is it prohibited to park? - Ans - In a crosswalk. What should you do after finishing parallel parking between cars on a level street? - Ans
- Straighten your front wheels and leave room between cars. When can you exit a car parked parallel to the curb on the traffic side? - Ans - When you won't interfere with oncoming traffic. What should you do before leaving a parallel parking space? - Ans - Look for traffic by turning your head. When can a driver park in a space reserved for people with disabilities? - Ans - If the vehicle displays disabled license plates and is carrying the named disabled person. What is allowed for a non-disabled driver in a parking space reserved for people with disabilities? - Ans - May not park, but stop in an emergency. What is the purpose of minimum speed signs? - Ans - Keep traffic flowing smoothly. What is the maximum legal speed on a New York State highway with no posted speed limit? - Ans - 55 MPH Rule of Defensive Driving - Ans - Stay alert and keep your eyes moving Safe Driving Speed - Ans - Less than the posted speed limit Effective Seat Belt Usage - Ans - Passengers and the driver whenever they are in the car Preventing Drowsiness on Long Trips - Ans - Stopping at regular intervals for a rest Impact of Alcohol on Driving - Ans - Harms driving skills and judgement
Which vehicles must stop at all railroad crossings? - Ans - School buses and passenger buses with passengers. What should you do at a railroad crossing without signals? - Ans - Slow down and be prepared to stop. When can you proceed at a railroad crossing if traffic prevents crossing fully? - Ans - When there is room for your vehicle on the other side. What should you do if an approaching train poses a danger? - Ans - Wait for the train to pass before crossing. When is it permissible to drive around a lowering gate at a railroad crossing? - Ans - Under no circumstances. How does driving on an expressway differ from driving on a regular street? - Ans - Requires quicker thinking and more effective car handling. Why is Night Driving Dangerous? - Ans - Reduced visibility ahead What Applies to All Driving Emergency Situations? - Ans - Think before acting Leaving an Expressway for an Ordinary Highway - Ans - Check speedometer for lower speed limit Skidding on Slippery Road - Ans - Steer in the direction of front wheels Purpose of Expressway Entrance Lanes - Ans - Reach proper speed before merging Driving in Heavy Fog During Daylight - Ans - Use low beam headlights Most Important Action When Driving at Night - Ans - Drive within headlight range Missed Exit on Expressway - Ans - Proceed to next exit Response to Tire Blowout - Ans - Hold steering wheel, ease off gas When Attempting to Stop on a Slippery Road - Ans - Apply Brakes in Slow, Steady Strokes Right Wheels Run Onto Soft Shoulder - Ans - Ease Feet off Gas and Brake Gently Brake Pedal Sinks to Floor - Ans - Try Pumping It to Build Up Pressure
Reducing Glare from Headlights at Night - Ans - Look to Lower Right Side of Your Lane Entering Highway with Short Entrance Lane - Ans - Wait for Large Gap, Then Speed Up Quickly Right of Way for Blind Person Crossing Street - Ans - Led by Guide Dog or Using White/Metallic Cane Difference Between Bicyclist and Motorist - Ans - Not Required to Insure Bicycle Pedestrian on Road with No Sidewalks - Ans - Walk on Side Facing Oncoming Traffic Bicyclist Operating on Roadway Must - Ans - Ride on Right Side of the Road Appearance of 'Slow Moving Vehicle' Emblem - Ans - Triangular Orange Sign All Bicycles Used After Dark - Ans - Front headlight and red taillight Approaching a Bicyclist - Ans - Exercise extreme caution Backing Out of Driveway with Children Playing Nearby - Ans - Walk to the back of the car to be sure that the way is clear What does a 'Yield' sign mean? - Ans - Slow down and give the right of way to vehicles or pedestrians. What should you do when approaching a 'Railroad Crossing' with flashing lights? - Ans - Stop and wait for the train to pass. When must you use your 'Hazard Lights' while driving? - Ans - When your vehicle is stopped on the side of the road due to an emergency. What does a 'No U-Turn' sign indicate? - Ans - You are not allowed to make a U-turn at that location. What should you do when you see a 'Deer Crossing' sign? - Ans - Be alert for deer crossing the road, especially during dawn and dusk. What does a 'Slippery When Wet' sign warn drivers about? - Ans - The road may be dangerous and slippery when wet, so drive with caution. When should you use your 'High Beams' while driving at night? - Ans - On dark roads with no oncoming traffic or streetlights.
If an intersection has a crosswalk but not a stop line where do you stop at a red light - ANSWER Before the crosswalk What type of pavement marking shows you which lane you mist use for a turn - ANSWER Arrows Which of the following must you obey over the other three: red light, flashing red light, stop sign, police officer - ANSWER Police officer What is the hand signal for a stop - ANSWER Hand down If two drivers enter an intersection from opposite directions at the same time and one travel street the other prepares to turn left which must yield the right of way - ANSWER The person turning left must yield to traffic that moves straight or turns right If you enter an intersection to make a left turn, but oncoming traffic prevents the turn immediately, what should you do - ANSWER Wait for approaching traffic to go through before you turn If you reach intersection that is not controlled at the same time as a driver on your right, and both of you prepare to go straight who has the right of way - ANSWER The driver on the left must yield the right of way to the driver on the right What must you do if you enter a road from the driveway - ANSWER You must Stop and yield the right-of-way To traffic and pedestrians You face a greenlight but traffic on the other side of the intersection does not allow you to travel all the way through the intersection. May you enter the intersection - ANSWER No, you must wait until traffic I had it clears so you do not block the intersection Does a vehicle prepare to enter a traffic circle or rotary have the right of way over vehicles in the circle - ANSWER No, they must yield the right-of-way two drivers already in the circle What will you do if you hear a siren close but cannot see where the emergency vehicle is - ANSWER You can safely pull over to the right side of the road and stop until you are sure it is not headed toward you How far before a turn must you signal - ANSWER 100 feet When you prepare for a right turn, should you remain as near the center of the lane as possible - ANSWER No, get as far to the right as possible
Where must you position your vehicle when you prepared to make a left turn from a 2 Way Road way into a one-way road way - ANSWER You must stay as close as possible to the centerline with your left wheels Under most conditions, on which side can you pass another vehicle that is headed in the same direction - ANSWER The left side What should you do before you pass another vehicle - ANSWER Signal the direction you were going to pass, Check your Mirrors and look behind you to check your blind spots What should you say in your rearview mirror before you attempt to return to the right lane after you pass a vehicle on the left - ANSWER The front bumper of the vehicle you passed Under what conditions can you pass a vehicle on the right - ANSWER When a vehicle ahead make a left turn, when you are on a 2 Way Road way that is marked for two or more lanes or is wide enough for two or more lanes in each direction, when you drive on a one-way road that is marked for two or more lanes or is wide enough for two or more lanes and passing is not restricted By parked cars or other obstructions When can you pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to go across
- ANSWER Never What action should you take one another vehicle passes you on the left - ANSWER Decrease speed and keep to the right What do yellow lights going on and off on a school bus indicate - ANSWER A warning that they will be stopping What do red lights going on and off on a school bus indicates - ANSWER Traffic approaching from either direction must stop before it reaches the bus After you have parallel parked how Near to the curb Must your vehicle be - ANSWER No more than 1 foot May you open a door on the road side of your vehicle if there is no oncoming traffic - ANSWER Yes Before you leave a parking space what should you do - ANSWER Make sure your wheels are straight, back up to the vehicle behind you and turn your wheels away from the curb
