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If you are blinded by headlights on an approaching vehicle, you should: A. move your eyes to the right. B. flash your headlights to high beam for a second, then return to low beam. C. use the road edge as a guide until the approaching vehicle passes by. D. All of the above.
- ANSWER D. All of the above. If you hear an emergency vehicle heading toward your vehicle, in which case are you required to pull over and stop? A. When the emergency vehicle is coming from the right. B. When the emergency vehicle is coming from the left. C. When the emergency vehicle is headed toward you in the opposite lane of a two-lane roadway. D. Always. - ANSWER D. Always. Roads are most slippery: A. just before it rains. B. on hills.
C. when it stops raining. D. when it first starts to rain.
- ANSWER D. when it first starts to rain. BAC is: A. the percentage of alcohol in your blood. B. the number of ounces of alcohol in your blood. C. the amount of alcohol in your body. D. the acronym for Beer Accumulation . - ANSWER A. the percentage of alcohol in your blood. This sign means: A. Right turns not allowed. B. Warning: U-turn ahead. C. Hairpin corner ahead. D. Sharp right turn ahead. - ANSWER C. Hairpin corner ahead. Courts must order all drivers convicted of DWI or AGG-DWI to: A. install and maintain an ignition interlock on any vehicle owned or operated by such driver. B. attend a Safe Driving Course. C. attend an approved driver education course. D. drink no alcohol at all for 6 months. - ANSWER A. install and maintain an ignition interlock on any vehicle owned or operated by such driver. One broken line indicates: A. You can pass other vehicles and change lanes, if it is safe.
Drivers may need more space in front of their vehicle: A. when it is hard to see ahead. B. when carrying a heavy load or pulling a trailer. C. when following motorcycles. D. All of the above.
- ANSWER D. All of the above If your car goes into water, you should: A. wait for water to rush in and let it out in small breaths through your nose. B. remove yourself before it starts to sink. C. call the fire department immediately. D. None of the above. - ANSWER B. remove yourself before it starts to sink. The NYS law requires drivers to use their headlights: A. from one-half hour after the sun sets to one-half hour before the sun rises. B. when visibility is less than 1,000 feet. C. when they use their windshield wipers to clear rain, fog or snow. D. All of the above. - ANSWER D. All of the above When drivers come to this sign, they must: A. be ready to stop at the stop sign. B. stop what they are doing. C. warn other drivers that a stop sign is ahead. D. brake sharply and come to a complete stop.
- ANSWER A. be ready to stop at the stop sign. This is: A. a reduction of lanes sign. B. a right curve sign C. a merging traffic sign D. a side road sign - ANSWER D. a side road sign What does this 'Soft Shoulder' sign indicate? A. Drivers should leave the pavement immediately. B. Drive on the shoulder if you have soft tires. C. The dirt on the side of the road is soft. D. None of the above. - ANSWER C. The dirt on the side of the road is soft. What does a NO STANDING sign mean? A. Drivers can not stand in front of parked vehicles. B. Vehicles can stop only to obey a traffic sign, signal or officer. C. Drivers must discharge passengers before leaving. D. Drivers can only make a temporary stop to load or drop off passengers . - ANSWER D. Drivers can only make a temporary stop to load or drop off passengers. U-turns are illegal: A. on limited access expressways B. in school zones C. in business districts of New York City
C. There is a work zone ahead. Watch for workers. D. Shopping centre ahead.
- ANSWER B. The driver is near a school and should watch for children. What do flashing red lights on a school bus indicate? A. Traffic that approaches from either direction may proceed. B. You must pass the school bus. C. The bus is stopped to load or discharge passengers. D. The bus is about to stop. - ANSWER C. The bus is stopped to load or discharge passengers. What equipment must a bicycle have when used at night? A. A headlight and a red taillight. B. Pedal reflectors and a horn. C. Reflective tires and a wide-angle rear reflector. D. Adequate brakes and a horn. - ANSWER A. A headlight and a red taillight. What is the ideal steering wheel hand placement? A. 3 - 6 or 4- 7 B. 12 - 6 or 11- 7 C. 9 - 3 or 8- 4 D. 8 - 4 or 10- 5 - ANSWER C. 9-3 or 8- 4 If your gas pedal is stuck, you should: A. try pumping it to increase pressure. B. turn off the ignition if your vehicle has power steering.
C. ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently. D. hook your shoe under the pedal and see if you can free it. If not, shift into neutral and use the brake to slow your vehicle and get off the road.
- ANSWER D. hook your shoe under the pedal and see if you can free it. If not, shift into neutral and use the brake to slow your vehicle and get off the road. In New York State, it is a traffic violation to ____________________ while driving. A. use a hands-free phone B. activate or end a phone call C. speak into or listen to a hand-held mobile phone D. All of the above. - ANSWER C. speak into or listen to a hand-held mobile phone New York State has a "primary enforcement" seat belt law, which means that: A. children in primary school are not required to wear a seat belt. B. police officers can not issue a ticket for failure to wear a seat belt, unless you are also violating other traffic safety laws. C. if you get stopped with a child under 6 and no child seat, you can get your first offense dismissed if you purchase an approved child restraint system before your court date. D. a law enforcement officer can issue a traffic ticket for failure to wear a seat belt. - ANSWER D. a law enforcement officer can issue a traffic ticket for failure to wear a seat belt. What should you check for when you leave an expressway? A. Flaggers. B. Speed limit signs. C. Deers. D. Law enforcement officers. - ANSWER B. Speed limit signs.
D. 60; six months
- ANSWER D. 60; six months If you are in a traffic crash that involves a fatality or personal injury, you must report it to DMV within: A. 3 months. B. 5 days. C. 10 days. D. 30 days. - ANSWER C. 10 days. Two drivers reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time. Who has the right of way? A. The driver on the right. B. No one. C. The driver who does not control the car. D. The driver on the left. - ANSWER A. The driver on the right. A broken white line: A. means passing or crossing is prohibited in that lane. B. separates two lanes traveling in the same direction. C. marks the right edge of the roadway. D. None of the above. - ANSWER B. separates two lanes traveling in the same direction. This sign means: A. Bicycles should yield to vehicles ahead. B. Warning: a bikeway crosses the road ahead.
C. The lane ahead is reserved for bicycles. D. Bicycle zone ahead. - ANSWER B. Warning: a bikeway crosses the road ahead. The sign in the picture: A. is a warning sign. B. is used to advise motorists of the appropriate ramp speed at the highway exit point. C. shows the highest speed drivers can travel at the exit of the intersection. D. indicates the minimum ramp speed at the highway exit point. - ANSWER B. is used to advise motorists of the appropriate ramp speed at the highway exit point. A 5 oz. glass of wine (12% alcohol) contains enough alcohol to increase BAC by about: A. .8% B. .02% C. .5% D. .08% - ANSWER B. .02% Following another vehicle too closely is known as: A. speedgating. B. closetailing. C. tailgating. D. aggressive driving. - ANSWER C. tailgating. You are driving and you are feeling drowsy. You should: A. find a safe place to stop for a break. B. have a beer or two to keep you awake. C. turn on the radio to keep you awake. D. avoid drinking coffee. - ANSWER A. find a safe place to stop for a break.
A. 100 feet B. 500 feet C. 200 feet D. 1000 feet - ANSWER C. 200 feet A bicycle driven on public highways must have a horn or bell that can be heard at least ________ away. A. 400 feet B. 50 feet C. 200 feet D. 100 feet - ANSWER D. 100 feet If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light? A. Before the stop line. B. Before the crosswalk. C. After the crosswalk. D. On the crosswalk. - ANSWER B. Before the crosswalk. When you make a left turn from a one-way road into a two-way road, you must: A. turn left into the one-way road. B. make a U-turn into the two-way road. C. enter the two-way road to the right of its center line. D. enter the two-way road to the left of its center line. - ANSWER C. enter the two-way road to the right of its center line. What is the most difficult season in which to drive?
A. Fall B. Spring C. Winter D. Summer - ANSWER C. Winter Parking is not allowed within __ feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. A. 20 B. 5 C. 50 D. 30 - ANSWER A. 20 When a stopped school bus flashes its red lights, drivers should stop at least ___ feet away from the bus. A. 50 B. 30 C. 20 D. 5 - ANSWER C. 20 What can you do to prevent skids on snow and ice? A. Decrease pressure on the brake pedal if your wheels begin to lock. B. Brake early and gently. C. Allow the wheels to keep turning. D. All of the above. - ANSWER D. All of the above. Passengers under __ must be correctly secured in a government approved child safety seat that is attached to a vehicle by a safety belt or LATCH system. A. 6
B. Return gestures and shouts. C. Avoid eye contact with the aggressive driver. D. Challenge the aggressive driver with increased speed. - ANSWER C. Avoid eye contact with the aggressive driver. What is true about an ignition interlock device? A. It measures the alcohol content of the breath of the driver. B. If ordered by a judge as a condition of probation pertaining to some alcohol-related offenses, it must be purchased and installed at the expense of the motorist. C. A vehicle with an installed ignition interlock device can not be started until the driver provides an acceptable sample breath. D. All of the above. - ANSWER D. All of the above. Speed limit signs are: A. warning signs B. destination signs (guide signs) C. service signs D. regulation signs (regulatory signs) - ANSWER D. regulation signs (regulatory signs) Your red traffic signal changes to green while a pedestrian is crossing in your traffic lane. The right of way should be given: A. by the pedestrian, but only when vehicles are turning left. B. to the pedestrian. C. by the pedestrian. D. to you. - ANSWER B. to the pedestrian. A BAC of ___ percent or higher is legal evidence of intoxication.
A. 0.
B. 0.
C. 0.
D. 0.18 - ANSWER A. 0.
Service signs are ____ with ____ letters and symbols. A. white; green B. green; white C. white; black D. blue; white - ANSWER D. blue; white When they see this road sign, drivers should: A. watch for this species crossing the road. B. be ready to hit a reindeer. C. park in the zoo area. D. drive carefully because the animal pictures on the sign is extremely rare in the area. - ANSWER A. watch for this species crossing the road. The picture shows a _________ sign. A. no left turn B. no U-turn C. sharp turn D. no sharp turn - ANSWER B. no U-turn In New York State, a 'texting while driving' offense is generally punished with: A. a fine.
C. merge into highway traffic as soon as possible. D. None of the above. - ANSWER A. stop and wait for a large gap in traffic, then enter the highway and accelerate quickly. If your front wheels start to skid, the first thing you should do is: A. Take your foot off the gas pedal and shift to neutral. B. Immediately turn in the direction you want to go. C. Speed up, pump your brakes and steer in the direction the vehicle is trying to go. D. None of the above. - ANSWER A. Take your foot off the gas pedal and shift to neutral. Higher fines and increased license penalties may result from a third or subsequent alcohol-related conviction within: A. 2 years B. 10 years C. 5 years D. 3 years - ANSWER B. 10 years You ________ traffic headed toward you when you turn left. A. must yield to B. can handle C. must not yield to D. must interrupt - ANSWER A. must yield to HOV stands for: A. High Octane Vehicle B. Heavy Occupancy Vehicles
C. High Occupancy Vehicles D. Hydraulically Operated Valve - ANSWER C. High Occupancy Vehicles Your BAC depends on: A. how much time passes between drinks. B. your weight. C. how much alcohol you drink. D. All of the above. - ANSWER D. All of the above. Which of the following contains more alcohol? A. 12 oz. of wine cooler B. 5 oz. of wine C. 1½ oz. of liquor D. All these drinks contain about the same amount of alcohol. - ANSWER D. All these drinks contain about the same amount of alcohol. Drivers can not pass a vehicle on the left if: A. their lane has a solid yellow center line. B. they can not safely return to the right lane before any oncoming vehicle comes within 200 feet of them. C. they approach a curve on a two-way road and can not see around it. D. All of the above. - ANSWER D. All of the above. To drive defensively, you must: A. assume that a driver who approaches a STOP sign on a side road is actually going to stop. B. not check behind you through your mirrors.
