DMV Practice #1

You must NOT pass on the right if the vehicle you are passing

is making a right turn.

For better visibility in fog, rain, or snow, use

low-beam headlights (-high beams let you see father ahead. However they can reflect off fog, rain, or falling snow, causing glare and making it even harder for you to see. Use low beams in fog, rain, or snow.)

When there are double solid lines next to your lane you are

not allowed to pass or change lanes.

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.

For an adequate space cushion between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you, you should use the

two-second rule. (Four out of every ten crashes are rear-end collisions. And the main causes of rear-end collisions is tailgating (following to closely). For an adequate space cushion between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Driver Manual recommends the two-second rule: At least two seconds should elapse from when the vehicle ahead of you passes some stationary object to when you reach the same object. Under poor or hazardous driving conditions, increase your space cushion to three or even four seconds.)

_________________ are usually diamond shaped with black letters or symbols on a yellow background.

warning signs

In New York State, you are considered legally impaired if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is above

0.05% (New York State law considers you legally impaired if your BAC is above 0.05% and legally intoxicated if your BAC is 0.08% or above. In New York State, unlike some other states, it is against the law to drive if you are legally impaired even if you aren't legally intoxicated. If you are found to be driving with a BAC of 0.18% or above, you can be charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated (aggravated DWI), for which the penalties will be more severe if you're convicted.)

New York State law requires you to signal at least _____________ before you turn.

100 feet ahead. (New York State law requires you to signal a turn or lane change at least 100 feet ahead. You may use either hand signals or your vehicle's turn lights. A good safety tip is to start to signal before you start to brake for the turn.)

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. (New York State law requires vehicles approaching from either direction to stop at least 20 feet from a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing, even in front of the school or in a school parking lot. This law applies to all roadways in New York State. In New York State, unlike many other states, you must stop for a school bus even if it is on the opposite side of a divided highway.)

In New York City, the speed limit is ___________ expect where otherwise posted.

25 mph

You may not make a U-turn wherever other drivers would be unable to see your vehicle from ___________ in either direction.

500 feet. (You may not make a U-turn wherever other drivers would be unable to see your vehicle from 500 feet away in either direction. Also, you may not make a U-turn in a school zone, on a limited-access highway, or wherever a "No U-Turn" sign is posted)

Dim your headlights to low beam when you are within _____________ of an oncoming vehicle.

500 feet. (In New York State, you must use low beams whenever you're within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 200 feet of the vehicle ahead of you.)

2. What does this sign mean?

A divided highway starts ahead. (Warns drivers the road will split into a divided highway. Keep right.)

What does this sign indicate?

A roundabout (This sign indicates a roundabout, a circular intersection in which traffic circulates counterclockwise around a central island. Compared with conventional four-way intersections, roundabouts have fewer traffic delays and fewer accidents.)

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

What does this sign mean?

Drivers must not make a right turn.

_____________ 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 your vehicle gets stuck on a railroad track when a train is approaching, don't spend time trying to free your vehicle.)

If a tire blows out while you're driving, what should you do?

Hold the steering wheel firmly.

Two-thirds of all deer-vehicle collisions occur in the months of

October, November, and December.

Which of the following statements about work zones is FALSE?

The fine for speeding a work zone is doubled only when workers are there. (Work zones can be hazardous to drive in as well as to work in. In New York State, unlike some other states, the fines for speeding in work zones are doubled whether or not workers or work vehicles are there.)

If your rear wheels start to skid, what should you do?

Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.

3. What does this sign mean?

a flagger ahead.

The service sign shows the location of

a gas station.

This sign indicates

a school zone (-This sign indicates a school zone ahead. Schoolchildren may be crossing the road ahead, so slow down and proceed with caution. You may also need to stop for them, so be ready.)

This sign is

a stop sign

To turn around on a narrow, two-way street, you mat make

a three-point turn. (if the street is too narrow for you to make a U-turn, you can turn your vehicle around by making a three-point turn. This maneuver will also put you in the opposite direction. You may make a three-point turn only when the street is narrow, there is good visibility, the traffic is light on both sides of the street, the turn is permitted there, and there is no other option.)

This sign warns of

a winding road ahead. (This road will curve right and left; you should slow down.)

If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, you should

avoid eye contact. (-If you are controlled by an aggressive driver, don't challenge the driver. Don't make eye contact. Avoid name calling and rude gestures. Such action have sometimes led to actual violence. For your own safety, stay in you vehicle. Keep driving but slow down and change lanes to encourage the aggressive driver to pass you.)

When entering a roundabout, rotary, or traffic circle you must yield the right-of-way to

both pedestrians and vehicles already in the circle.

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. (On a wet road, at speeds of up to 35 mph, modern tires will usually channel water away to maintain contact with the road.)

At an intersection, a steady yellow traffic light indicates that you must

prepare to stop for a red light. (A steady yellow traffic light is a warning that the traffic light will soon turn red. Prepare to stop for a red light. But if there is a vehicle right behind you, don't stop suddenly and risk getting rear-ended. If you cannot stop safely, proceed with caution through the intersection.)

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 (-Yield right of way to emergency vehicles.)

When you see a triangular road sign, you must

reduce your speed and yield

This flag person's signal indicates that you must

slow down

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

Under New York State law, it is illegal to __________ while driving

talk on a handheld mobile phone listen on a handheld mobile phone send text messages on a handheld mobile phone (Do any of the above:) (Under New York State law, it is illegal to have a conversation on a handheld mobile phone while driving. The penalties include five license points and a fine up to $200.)

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. (-At a railroad crossing, flashing red lights, lowered crossing gates, or ringing bells mean that a train is about to pass or is passing. You must stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail of the tracks. Remain stopped until the lights or bells have stopped and the crossing gates are fully raised.)

You may NOT pass a vehicle on the left if

your lane has a solid yellow center line. (You may not pass a vehicle on the left if your lane has a solid yellow center line. Even if your lane has a broken yellow center line, you may not pass on the left if you would be unable to return to the right lane before reaching a solid yellow line for that lane.)