NY DMV Practice Test 1
In New York State, you are considered legally impaired if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is above
0.05%
Which of the following statements about work zones is FALSE? 1. The fine for speeding in a work zone is doubled only when workers are there 2. Some work zones are mobile 3. Work zone warning signs are often posted ahead of the work zone 4. You must obey a flag person's directions
1.
New York State law requires you to signal at least ____ before you turn.
100 feet ahead
In New York State, vehicles approaching from either direction must stop at least ______from a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing
20 feet
In New York City, the speed limit is _____except where otherwise posted.
25 mph
Dim your headlights to low beam when you are within _____of an oncoming vehicle.
500 feet
You may not make a U-turn wherever other drivers would be unable to see your vehicle from ______in either direction
500 feet
To turn on a narrow, two-way street, you may make
A three-point turn
In New York State, which occupants of a vehicle must wear seat belts or suitable child restraints?
All rear-seat occupants under 16 and all front-seat occupants
If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, you should
Avoid eye contact
When entering a roundabout, rotary, or traffic circle, you must yield the right-of-way to
Both pedestrians and vehicles already in the circle
______allow vehicles to leave expressways.
Exit ramps
If your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks when a train is approaching, what should you do?
Get everyone out of the vehicle and far away.
If a tire blows out while you're driving, what should you do?
Hold the steering wheel firmly
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
Hydroplaning
You must NOT pass on the right if the vehicle you are passing
Is making a right turn
Under New York State law, it is illegal to _____while driving
Listen on a handheld mobile phone, send text messages on a handheld mobile phone, talk on a handheld mobile phone Fine is $200
For better visibility during rain, fog and snow, use
Low-beam headlights
When there are double solid lines next to your lane, you are
Not allowed to pass or change lanes
Two-thirds of all deer-vehicle collisions occur in the months of
October,November, and December
At an intersection, a steady yellow traffic light indicates that you must
Prepare to stop for a red light
You must _____ for an emergency vehicle using flashing lights, a siren, or an air horn that is approaching you from either direction.
Pull over to the right and stop
If you are being tailgated, you should
Slow down and pull off the road if necessary.
If another vehicle is passing you on the left, you should ______until the vehicle has safely passed you.
Slow down slightly and stay centered in your lane
If two 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.
If your rear wheels start to skid, what should you do?
Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
For an adequate space cushion between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you, you should use the
Two-second rule
_______are usually diamond shaped with black letters or symbols on a yellow background
Warning signs
At a railroad crossing, flashing red lights, lowered crossing gates, or ringing bells mean that
You must stop at least 15 feet from the railroad tracks.
You may NOT pass a vehicle on the left if
Your lane has a solid yellow center line
When you see a triangular road sign, you must
reduce your speed and yield