New York Premium DMV cheat sheet

In New York, a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of ____ is evidence of intoxication.

0.08 percent

You want to turn right at the next intersection. You should begin to use your turn signal:

At least 100 feet before the turn.

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway.

You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by:

Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.

When braking on slippery surfaces, you should apply the brakes:

Earlier than usual.

You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:

Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.

Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:

Glance over your shoulder.

If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.

Hand signals

You have allowed the wheels of your vehicle to run off the edge of the pavement. What should you do first?

Hold the steering wheel firmly, release the gas pedal, and gently apply the brakes.

Texting while driving is:

Illegal

You may never park:

In a crosswalk.

When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:

Low beams.

You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:

Make room for the merging traffic, if possible.

A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:

May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.

If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:

May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.

A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should:

Read the labels on the drug before driving.

When making a turn, you must ____ your speed.

Reduce

You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

Right, toward the side of the road

You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?

Right, toward the side of the road

When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:

See the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror.

Roads freeze quickly when they are:

Shaded

You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:

Signal and keep your wheels straight.

The car behind you begins to pass you. You should:

Slow down slightly and stay in your lane.

If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should:

Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing.

If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to:

Stop driving.

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

Turn right.

While backing, you should:

Turn your head and look through the rear window.

A child passenger who is under the age of eight and less than ____ in height is required to be seated in an approved child safety seat while in a moving vehicle.

4 feet, 9 inches

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

55 mph.

What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol.

Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:

Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.

You have the right-of-way when you are:

Already within a traffic circle.

Drive below the posted speed limit when:

Anything makes conditions less than perfect.

You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:

Are being tailgated by another driver.

You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:

At all times

If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:

Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead.

An intersection has a stop sign and crosswalk, but no stop line. You must stop:

Before the crosswalk.

If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should:

Blow your horn, steer right, and brake.

Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper):

Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.

When you want to make a right turn, your car must be:

Close to the right side of the street.

When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must:

Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.

To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:

Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides.

You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You should:

Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop.

Fines in a construction zone are:

Doubled

In the state of New York, ____ must wear seat belts in moving vehicles.

Drivers and all passengers

On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street:

In order to see potential hazards early.

If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:

In the direction you want the vehicle to go.

When driving at night, you should:

Increase your following distance.

When driving on slippery roads, you should:

Increase your following distance.

If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:

Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.

Speaking into or listening to a hand-held cell phone while driving:

Is Illegal

What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?

It harms both driving skills and judgement.

You should use your horn when:

It may help prevent a collision.

You drive defensively when you:

Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:

Let it go.

When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:

Let the car pass and then pass the bike.

While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road ahead. You should:

Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane.

When exiting an expressway, you should:

Look at the posted speed limit for the road you are entering.

Before you leave a parking space that is parallel to the curb, you should:

Look for traffic by turning your head.

Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:

Motorcycle.

You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle damage. You should:

Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible.

When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?

Never.

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

Next to the broken line may pass.

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.

Check your rearview mirrors:

Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.

It is best to keep a space cushion:

On all sides of the vehicle.

Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:

On an incline.

In general, you should pass vehicles that are traveling in the same direction as you:

On their left.

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

One 12-ounce can of beer.

When parallel parked, your vehicle may be no more than ____ from the curb.

One foot

On average, the human body can dispose of the alcohol in a 12-ounce beer in about:

One hour

To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:

Over your shoulders.

What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic?

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

At an intersection with a yield sign, you should:

Slow down and yield the right-of-way to other traffic.

If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should:

Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.

An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:

Slow-moving vehicle.

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

Stop.

On long trips, you can prevent drowsiness by:

Stopping at regular intervals for a rest.

When driving on slick roads, you should:

Take turns more slowly than usual.

A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?

Take your foot off the gas pedal.

What happens if you drink alcohol while taking prescription or over-the-counter medicine?

The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol or medicine.

If you see an edge line that angles inward on a road, it means:

The road is narrowing.

Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:

The truck driver to stop the vehicle.

Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when:

There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.

A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians because:

They're difficult to see in traffic.

A "No stopping" sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:

To avoid conflict with other traffic.

When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:

To run out in front of you without looking.

When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and:

Turn your steering wheel away from the curb.

When driving behind another vehicle under ideal driving conditions, you should follow the ____ rule.

Two second

You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:

Under any circumstances.

Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:

Under no circumstances.

You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle:

Under no circumstances.

If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.

If you need to pass behind a tractor-trailer that is backing up, you should:

Wait for the truck to stop backing up before you begin passing.

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

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

If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:

Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.

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

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

When should you yield your legal right-of-way?

Whenever it helps prevent collisions.

If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must:

Yield.

What happens if you refuse to take a chemical test?

Your license will be taken away.