driving test
Work zones usually have
Work zones usually have reduced speed limits posted. Watch for work zone signs.
Are you allowed to turn on a red arrow?
You are never allowed to turn on a red arrow. You must stop and remain stopped until the red arrow goes off and a green arrow or steady green light comes on.
You may make a U-turn________
You may cross a double solid yellow line to turn left, either to leave the road or start a U-turn. You may not make a U-turn on a limited-access expressway, in a school zone, in a New York City business district, near the top of a hill, on a curve, or anywhere else that your vehicle cannot be seen by other drivers within 500 feet. Of course, you may not make a U-turn wherever a "No U-Turn" sign is posted.
When are you allowed to cross a double solid yellow line?
You may not cross a double solid yellow line to pass or change lanes unless a traffic officer instructs you to. But you can cross it to turn left or make a U-turn.
New York State law requires you to signal at least ________ before you turn.
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.
You must not park within ____ feet of a fire hydrant.
15ft
You may not make a U-turn wherever other drivers would be unable to see your vehicle from ________ in either direction.
500 feet. 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.
Two-thirds of all deer-vehicle collisions occur in the months of
October, November, and December. That's breeding season (for the deer)
To turn around on a narrow, two-way street, you may make
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
In New York State, which occupants of a vehicle must wear seat belts or suitable child restraints?
all passengers under the age of 16 to wear seat belts Also, all front-seat occupants (including the driver) must wear seat belts. unrestrained rear-seat occupants were nearly eight times as likely to sustain a serious injury in a crash as restrained rear-seat occupants.
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
at speeds of up to 35 mph, modern tires will usually channel water away to maintain contact with the road. However, in deep water at higher speeds, the channeling action of the tires becomes less effective and the tires start to ride on a layer of water like water skis. This is called "hydroplaning." At 50 mph or above, hydroplaning may result in a total loss of braking and steering control. To prevent hydroplaning, slow down.
If your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks when a train is approaching, what should you do?
get everyone including yourself out of your vehicle and walk quickly at about a 45-degree angle to the tracks in the direction from which the train is approaching. That way, if your vehicle is hit, you and your passengers will not be struck by flying debris. Call 911 or the telephone number on the railroad crossing sign.
You must NOT pass on the right if the vehicle you are passing
if it is making or about to make a right turn. The passing lane must be clear.
For better visibility in fog, rain, or snow, use
low beams High beams let you see farther 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.
In New York City, turning on a red light is
right turn on red is prohibited unless a sign permitting it is posted. Left turn on red is also prohibited.
In New York State, vehicles approaching from either direction must stop at least _________ from a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing.
vehicles approaching from either direction to stop at least 20 feet
Where there are both a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, are you allowed to pass another vehicle?
you may pass another vehicle only if the broken line is on your side.
Dim your headlights to low beam when you are within ________ of an oncoming vehicle.
you must use low beams whenever you're within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 200 feet of a vehicle ahead of you.
__________ separate lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction.
A white line separates two lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction. If it's a broken line, you may cross it to pass or change lanes; if it's a solid line, you should not do so except in special situations.
When you see a triangular road sign, you must
A yield sign is triangular in shape. It indicates that you must slow down and yield to approaching traffic.
Before every lane change, you should
Before every lane change, you should signal your intentions. (New York State law requires you to signal at least 100 feet in advance.) Then check your mirrors and look over your shoulder to check your blind spots.
As you approach an intersection that is not controlled by signs or signals, you notice a bicycle on the roadway to your left has arrived before you. Who is given the right-of-way?
Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as car drivers. At an uncontrolled intersection the vehicle that arrives first is given the right-of-way. In this case, you must yield to the bicycle because it arrived at the intersection before you did.
To enter an expressway, you should
Enter the expressway at or near the speed of traffic. Expressway traffic has the right-of-way. However, do not stop merging into expressway traffic unless absolutely necessary.
_________ allow vehicles to leave expressways.
Exit ramps allow vehicles to leave expressways. There is often a lower speed posted at an exit ramp.
When approaching a flashing yellow light at an intersection, you should
Flashing yellow signals are used to alert drivers to potential hazards. If you see a flashing yellow signal at an intersection, slow down and proceed with caution.
Before changing lanes, you shouldn't
Flashing your headlights is the visual equivalent of sounding your horn: It's a warning signal. Normally, you wouldn't sound your horn just to change lanes, and neither should you flash your headlights.
When making a right turn, you should turn into
For a right turn, turn from the right lane of the road you are on into the right lane of the road you are entering, unless signs or pavement markings indicate otherwise. Avoid swinging left as you turn right.
An intersection where the traffic lights are not working must be treated
If the traffic signal that you are approaching is not working, treat it like a stop sign. That is, come to a complete stop and then follow the rules for yielding the right-of-way. If none of the traffic signals at the intersection are working, treat the intersection like a four-way stop.
If your rear wheels start to skid, what should you do?
If your rear wheels start to skid, turn the steering wheel in the direction the vehicle is trying to go. If your rear wheels are sliding left, steer left. If they are sliding right, steer right. steering into the skid,
When may you park in a space marked with this symbol?
In New York State, it is illegal for any vehicle to park, stop, or stand in a space reserved for the disabled unless it has vehicle plates for the disabled; a New York State Parking Permit for the Disabled (MV-664) issued by a city, town, county, or village; or a similar vehicle plate or permit issued by another state. The person who received the plates or permit must be inside the vehicle.
In New York State, the maximum speed limit is _______ except where otherwise posted.
In New York State, the maximum speed limit is 55 mph except where otherwise posted.
In New York State, when you park alongside a curb, your wheels must not be more than ________ from the curb.
In New York State, you must be parked within one foot of the curb.
When you're in a roundabout, you should NOT
In a roundabout, traffic circulates counterclockwise at a relatively slow but consistent speed. When driving in a roundabout, don't stop your vehicle
You are on a divided highway. You approach a school bus that has stopped with flashing red lights on the opposite side of the highway. What should you do?
In many states, you may pass a school bus that is stopped with flashing red lights on the opposite side of a divided highway. In New York State, however, you must stop and remain stopped, just as if the school bus were stopped on an undivided roadway.
At a railroad crossing, when can you go around a lowered railroad gate?
It is dangerous and illegal to go around a lowered railroad crossing gate. The gate is lowered because a train is approaching. Even if you've seen a train pass, another train may be approaching.
If you're on a two-way road outside of New York City, you may turn _______ on a red light after you stop and yield to pedestrians and approaching traffic.
New York State law allows you to turn right on a red light unless a No Turn on Red sign is posted there. You may also turn left on a red light if you are turning from a one-way road onto another one-way road. You must still come to a complete stop and yield to pedestrians and approaching vehicles before you turn.
On multilane roads, the _________ lane is intended to be used for passing slower vehicles.
On multilane roads, the leftmost lane is intended to be used for passing slower vehicles. Slower vehicles should keep right.
At an intersection, a steady yellow traffic light indicates that you must
Prepare to stop for a red light.But if there's 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.
In New York City, the speed limit is _______ except where otherwise posted.
Some cities have relatively low speed limits that are not always posted. In New York City, for example, the speed limit is 25 mph except where otherwise posted.
What is the correct hand signal for a left turn?
The correct hand signal for a left turn is left arm straight out.
Whenever you drive a vehicle equipped with airbags, keep both hands on the steering wheel at
The driver's-side airbag deploys at very high speed out of the steering wheel. If your hands are higher on the steering wheel than nine o'clock and three o'clock, the deploying airbag could push your hands into your face, injuring you.
This flag person's signal indicates that you must
This flag person's signal indicates that drivers must slow down.
What does this sign mean?
This sign means that you are not allowed to drive on the railroad tracks.
__________ are usually diamond shaped with black letters or symbols on a yellow background.
Warning signs
When there are double solid lines next to your lane, you are
When there are double solid lines next to your lane, you are not allowed to pass or change lanes.
When turning left from a one-way street onto a two-way street, you should start your turn in
When turning left from a one-way street onto a two-way street, start your turn in the left lane and turn into the lane just to the right of the centerline.
You have parked next to a curb, facing uphill. Which way should you point your front wheels?
When you parallel park facing uphill, you should point your wheels away from the curb and then roll back slowly so that the rear part of the right front wheel rests against the curb. If your brakes fail, the curb will block your vehicle from rolling backward. Make sure you still set your parking brake and leave your transmission in the correct gear
You have parked next to a curb on a level street. Which way should you point your front wheels?
When you parallel park on a level street, your front wheels should be parallel to your rear wheels. If you're parked next to a curb, your front wheels should be parallel to the curb.
You must not park within ____ feet of a railroad crossing.
You must not park within 50 feet of the nearest rail at a railroad crossing.
At a railroad crossing, flashing red lights, lowered crossing gates, or ringing bells mean that
You must stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail of the tracks. (Trains are at least six feet wider than the tracks they run on, so you don't want to be too close.) Remain stopped until the lights or bells have stopped and the crossing gates are fully raised.
You must _________ for an emergency vehicle using flashing lights, a siren, or an air horn that is approaching you from either direction.
You must yield the right-of-way to fire, ambulance, police, and other authorized emergency vehicles when they are responding to emergencies. You must pull over to the right and stop for an emergency vehicle even if it is approaching you from the opposite direction. However, if you're in an intersection when the emergency vehicle approaches, do NOT stop in the intersection. Proceed through the intersection and then immediately pull over.
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 until the vehicle has safely passed and is ahead of you.
