NYDMV: Practice Questions

The risk of driving impairment begins to rise noticeably at a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of__________ and increases rapidly thereafter.

.05%

When making a turn, the law requires you to signal a turn with your directional lights or hand signals at least:

100 ft

When you don't see a posted speed limit in New York City, you must drive at:

25 mph or less.

What is the permitted speed limit for vehicles in roundabouts?

30 mph or less.

Your headlights must be on low-beam at night when you are within _________ of an approaching vehicle.

500ft

What does this sign indicate?

A circular intersection.

What does this figure mean?

A flagger ahead

Which of the following methods is used to turn around on a narrow, two-way street?

A three-point turn method.

_________ are designed to allow vehicles to slow down and leave the expressways.

Exit ramps

Two-thirds of all deer-vehicle collisions happen during the months of:

October,November, and December.

Which of the following statements regarding work zones is NOT true?

Speeding ticket fines are usually lesson work zones.

__________ are yellow and diamond-shaped, with black lettering or symbols.

Warning signs.

What should you do when your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks and you see an approaching train?

You should get out of the vehicle and get as far away as possible.

This arrow-marked sign warns that:

a divided highway begins at the sign.

This service sign shows the location of:

a gas station.

This sign warns you of:

a school crosswalk.

This octagonal sign is:

a stop sign.

This arrow-marked sign warns of:

a winding road ahead.

As per New York state law, drivers must stop _________for a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing, even if it is on the opposite side of a divided highway.

at least 20 ft away.

When confronted by an aggressive driver while driving, avoid conflict by:

avoiding eye contact.

This regulatory sign indicates that:

drivers must not make a right turn.

This flag person's sign indicates that:

drivers must slow down.

If your tire goes flat while driving, you must:

hold steering wheel firmly.

In heavy rain, a vehicle's tires may begin to ride on the water lying on top of the road pavement when traveling at high speeds. This is known as:

hydroplaning.

New York State law requires every occupant __________ to wear a seat belt.

in the front seats and those under the age of 16 in rear seats.

While driving in New York State, ___________ is a traffic violation, punishable by a fine of $100-150 and five license points.

listening to hand-held mobile phone, speaking into a hand-held mobile phone, texting using a hand-held mobile phone.

For better visibility during rain, fog and snow, you must keep your vehicle's________ on.

low-beam headlights, high beam headlights, and emergency lights.

When you find double solid lines in your lane, you are:

not allowed to pass or change lanes.

A driver entering a traffic circle or rotary, must yield the right-of-way to:

pedestrians & drivers already in the circle.

You must _________ for an emergency vehicle, if it is coming toward you with its lights flashing, even if it's in the opposite lane of a two-way roadway.

pull over and stop.

When you see a triangle-shaped road sign while driving, you must:

reduce your speed and yield.

When a driver tailgates you, you must:

slow down and pull off the road, if necessary.

When another driver passes you on the left, you must _________ until the vehicle passes.

slow down slightly and keep to the right

You may not make a U-turn 500 feet in either direction from:

the crest of a hill.

If drivers approaching from opposite directions reach the stop signs at about the same time, and they are at right angles to one another, then:

the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.

You must NOT pass a vehicle on the right when:

the vehicle ahead is making a right turn.

If your rear wheels start to skid, you must:

turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid. (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.)

To maintain a good space cushion between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead, you should use the:

two-second rule.

Flashing red lights and lowered crossing gates mean that:

you must stop at least 15 ft from the railroad crossing.

You must not pass a vehicle from the left when:

your lane has a solid yellow center line.