NY DMV practice test 1

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

0.05% bc 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 bc 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 _______ except where otherwise posted.

25 mph 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.

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. [NY VAT § 1161]

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

500 feet bc High beams let you see farther than low beams, but they can blind the driver of a nearby vehicle. In New York State, 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.

What does this sign mean?

A divided highway starts ahead. This sign warns drivers that the road will split into a divided highway ahead. A physical barrier or median will form between opposing lanes. Keep right.

What does this sign mean?

A flagger ahead This construction or work zone sign indicates a flag person (flagger) ahead. Flaggers are often located in highway or street work zones. They use red flags or STOP/SLOW paddles to guide traffic safely through these areas. You must follow the flagger's directions.

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 bc New York State law requires all passengers under the age of 16 to wear seat belts or suitable child restraints. Also, all front-seat occupants (including the driver) must wear seat belts. Still, even adults in the rear seat should consider wearing seat belts. A study conducted in 2015 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Children's Hospital of Philadephia found that unrestrained rear-seat occupants were nearly eight times as likely to sustain a serious injury in a crash as restrained rear-seat occupants.

If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, you should

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

What does this sign mean?

Drivers must not make a right turn. bc This is a traffic regulatory sign. A red slash inside a red circle means "no." This sign means that a right turn is not allowed here.

_________ allow vehicles to leave expressways.

Exit ramps Exit ramps allow vehicles to leave expressways. There is often a lower speed posted at an exit ramp.

If your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks when a train is approaching, what should you do?

Get everyone far from the vehicle and far away bc If your vehicle gets stuck on a railroad track when a train is approaching, don't spend any time trying to free your vehicle. Instead, 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.

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

Hold the steering wheel firmly. If a tire suddenly blows out, hold the steering wheel firmly and ease your foot off the gas pedal. Brake gently to a stop only after your vehicle is back under your control.

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. The rear wheels may overshoot and start to skid in the opposite direction. If so, turn the steering wheel in that direction also. This procedure, called "steering into the skid," should get your vehicle back under your control.

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

Low beam lights bc 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

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

Prepare to stop for a red light bc A steady yellow traffic light is a warning that the traffic light will soon turn red. Prepare to stop for a red light. (Never speed up to try to "beat the light" before it turns red.) 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.

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 bc 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.

Which of the following statements about work zones is FALSE?

The fine for speeding in a work zone is doubled when workers are there. Bc 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. Note: Some work zones can change location, such as when workers are painting road markings or patching potholes. Obey all work zone signs until you see a work zone sign stating that the work zone has ended.

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

Three point turn bc 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.

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

Two-thirds of all deer-vehicle collisions occur in the months of October, November, and December. That's breeding season (for the deer). Drive with caution when you see a deer crossing sign.

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

Warning signs Warning signs are usually diamond shaped with black letters or symbols on a yellow background

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. This is, of course, a stop sign, the only type of sign that is octagonal (eight sided). A stop sign has the word "STOP" printed in white on a red background. At a stop sign, you must stop before the stop line or crosswalk if any. Then yield to pedestrians and other vehicles, and proceed only when it is safe to do so.

This sign warns of

a winding road ahead. This sign warns of a winding road ahead. (A winding road is a road with at least three curves.) This road will curve right and left; you should slow down.

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

both pedestrians and vehicles already in the circle. bc Pedestrians and vehicles that are already in an intersection have the right-of-way. And a rotary or roundabout is a circular intersection. When entering a roundabout, rotary, or traffic circle, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and vehicles already in the circle.

This service sign shows the location of

gas station

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

is making a right turn. You must not pass a vehicle on the right if it is making or about to make a right turn. The passing lane must be clear.

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. 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.

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

listen on a handheld mobile phone talk on a handheld mobile phone send text messages on a handheld mobile phone bc 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 of up to $200.

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

not allowed to pass or change lanes. bc When there are double solid lines next to your lane, you are not allowed to pass or change lanes.

When you see a triangular road sign, you must

reduce your speed and yield. A yield sign is triangular in shape. It indicates that you must slow down and yield to approaching traffic.

If you are being tailgated, you should:

slow down and pull off the road if necessary. bc If you're being tailgated, move into another lane if possible, or pull over to let the tailgater pass. Don't hit the brakes to warn the tailgater. This could make a difficult situation even more dangerous. And don't try to increase your speed in an attempt to appease or outdistance the tailgater. No speed is too fast for some tailgaters.

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 bc If another vehicle is passing you on the left, slow down slightly and stay centered in your lane until the vehicle has safely passed and is ahead of you. Only then should you resume your usual speed.

This flag person's signal indicates that you must

slow down. Learn the various signals that a flag person may use. This flag person's signal indicates that drivers must slow down.

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 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 cause of rear-end collisions is tailgating (following too 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 that same object. Under poor or hazardous driving conditions, increase your space cushion to three or even four seconds.

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. (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 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.