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14. In this state, what BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) is equal to being intoxicated A. 0.10% B. 0.03% C. 0.05% D. 0.20%

A. 0.10%

22. Alcohol plays a part in about what percentage of total automobile crashes. A. 50% B. 10% C. 90% D. 25%

A. 50%

What are the consequences that can result from driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs A. All of these choices. B. Driver license revocation. C. A mandatory fine. D. Possible imprisonment.

A. All of these choices.

39. You may never park A. In a crosswalk B. Within 50 feet of a fire hydrant. C. At the entrance of a building. D. On a one way street

A. In a crosswalk

92. In general, you should pass a vehicle going in the same direction as you are going A. On the left B, On the right C. Whenever you have the opportunity D. Only if other driver signals it is safe.

A. On the left

85. You drive along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should. A. Pull to the curb until you are sure it's not on your street B. Speed up and turn at the next intersection. C. Slow down but don't stop until you see it. D. Keep driving until you see the vehicle.

A. Pull to the curb until you are sure it's not on your street

48. A bicyclist differs from the motorist, in that he isn't required to A Signal all turns. B. Insure his vehicle C. Follow all traffic control signs. D. Obey the same traffic laws.

B. Insure his vehicle

26. The human body can get rid of the alcohol in 12 ounces in about A Five minutes. B. One hour. C. One day D. Five hours

B. One hour.

49. When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which must yield the right-of-way A. Either one. B. Vehicle on the left. C. Neither one. D. Vehicle on the right.

B. Vehicle on the left.

15. What happens to your driver's license if you refuse to take a chemical test (Breath or blood) A. There is no evidence to find you guilty of drunk driving. B. Your driver's license will be taken away. C. You cannot be arrested for drunk driving. D. None of these choice.

B. Your driver's license will be taken away.

18. What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement A. It has no effect on either driving skills or judgement. B. lt harms both driving skills and judgement. C. It has no effect on judgement but it harms driving skills. D. It helps driving skills but harms your judgement.

B. lt harms both driving skills and judgement.

50. In addition to signaling, before you make any turn you should A. Honk your horn to warn other drivers. B. Maintain your normal speed. C Look around to make sure it's safe to turn D. Flash your headlights

C Look around to make sure it's safe to turn

51. A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means A. Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching B. Look both ways as you cross the intersection. C Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. D. Always come to a full stop at the intersection.

C Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

27. What kinds of drugs other than alcohol can affect your driving A. Marijuana. B. Allergy medicine. C. A cold remedy D. All of these choices.

D. All of these choices.

53. You are getting on a highway, which has a very short entrance lane. The safest way for you to enter the flow of traffic would be to A. Use the left lane of the highway to get up to crushing speed. B. Get up to crushing speed gradually so cars will see you. C. Use as much ramp as possible to get up to crushing D. Wait for a large gap in the traffic then speed up quickly.

D. Wait for a large gap in the traffic then speed up quickly. speed.

96. What are the colors of a sign, which tells you the distance to the next exit of the highway. A Green with white letters. B. Black with white letters. C. Yellow with black letters D. Red with white letters.

A Green with white letters.

45 You want to turn right at the next intersection. You should begin to use your turn signal. A. At least 100 feet before the turn. B. At least 50 feet before the turn. C. When you reach the intersection. D. As soon as you see cars behind you.

A. At least 100 feet before the turn.

69. A rectangular-shaped sign is a A Speed limit sign. B. Railroad crossing sign. C. Stop sign. D. School crossing sign.

A. Speed limit sign.

99. You may not cross a single broken white (or yellow) line A. When to do so would interfere with traffic. B. When passing to the right on a one-way street. C. When turning left into a driveway. D. When the car in front is disabled.

A. When to do so would interfere with traffic.

25. Which of the following does alcohol affect A. all of these choices. B. Reaction time C. Judgment of distances D. Recovery from headlight glare.

A. all of these choices.

16. What is the only effective way to reduce your blood alcohol content (BAC) A. Taking a cold shower. B. Allow your body time to get rid of alcohol. C. Exercising D. Drinking coffee.

B. Allow your body time to get rid of alcohol.

42. When you want to make a right turn, your car must A. Close to the left side of the street. B. Close to the right side of the street. C. Near the corner of the street. D. Pass the center of the intersection when you begin to tum

B. Close to the right side of the street.

61. You come to an intersection, which has a flashing red light you should A. Go through the intersection slowly. B. Come to a full stop, then go when safe to do so. C. Stop only if cars are already in the intersection D. Stop only if cars are approaching the intersection

B. Come to a full stop, then go when safe to do so.

44. A safe speed to drive your car A. Is the posted speed limit B. Depends on the weather and road conditions. C. Depends on the mechanical skill of the driver. D. Is less than the posted speed limit.

B. Depends on the weather and road conditions.

23. Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol A. Decreases blood alcohol content B. Has no effect on blood alcohol content. C. Increases blood alcohol content. D. Cancels the effect of the alcohol

B. Has no effect on blood alcohol content.

97. If a tire blows out, the proper thing to do is A. Shift into neutral, then apply the brakes. B. Hold the steering wheel firmly and ease up on the gas. C. Same side of the road in which traffic is moving. D. When the car road, which has the lightest traffic.

B. Hold the steering wheel firmly and ease up on the gas.

94. You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn A. Drive around the rear of a car if it blocks you. B Signal and keep your wheels straight. C. Signal and keep your wheels turned to the left. D. Flash your headlights so the driver will let you get through

B. Signal and keep your wheels straight.

59. One of the rules of defensive driving is that other drives will make up your errors A.Expect B. Stay alert and keep your eyes moving. C Look straight ahead as you drive D. Be confident that you can avoid danger at the last

B. Stay alert and keep your eyes moving errors.

57. On long trips you can prevent drowsiness by A Slowing down so you can react better B. Stopping at regular intervals for a rest C. Moving your eyes from side to side as you drive D. Turning on your car radio.

B. Stopping at regular intervals for a rest

47. Assuming the street is level, what should you do after you have finished parallel parking in a space between two other cars. A. Make sure you are almost touching the car behind you. B. Straighten your front wheels and leave room between cars. C. Move as far forward in the space as possible. D. Leave your front toward the curb.

B. Straighten your front wheels and leave room between cars.

33. A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in towards your left. This shows that A. You will be required to turn left just ahead. B. The road will get narrower C. There is an intersection just ahead. D. You are approaching a construction area.

B. The road will get narrower

21. What effect does drinking alcohol and taking prescriptions drug or over the counter medicine have A. No effect, they are different substances. B. The alcohol will help the medicine cure a cold. C. The combination could multiply the effects of alcohol. D. The medication reduces the effects of alcohol.

C. The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol.

24. Drinking alcohol and driving is A. A minor traffic safety problem B. Only dangerous to the driver who drinks C. The number one traffic safety problem D. Safe if you only have a few drinks.

C. The number one traffic safety problem

34. You must yield the right-of-way to an approaching you are A. Already in a traffic circle B. Already in an intersection C. Turning left D. Going Straight Ahead

C. Turning left

31. Which of the following statements applies to all driving emergency situations A. Don't panic B. Always slow down gradually. C. Your first reaction is the best reaction D. Apply your brakes immediately.

A. Don't panic

55. When you drive at night you can reduce the problem of glare from the headlights of an approaching car by A. Looking to the lower right side of your lane. B. Looking at a spot the lower edge of the steering wheel. C. Wearing glasses with light tinted lenses. D. Having inside lights to make the amount of light equal.

A. Looking to the lower right side of your lane.

60. The Driversleft arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to A. Stop B. Start up C. Turn right D Turn left

A. Stop

64. You may cross a double solid yellow line A. To turn into a driveway. B. To make a U-turn. C. To make a car if traffic permits. D. To Pass a slow moving truck.

A. To turn into a driveway.

41. What is the color and shape of the "Slow Moving Vehicle sign that must be displayed on farm vehicles and other slow-moving vehicles A Triangular florescent orange sign. B Circular florescent yellow sign. C. A triangular florescent yellow sign D. A circular fluorescent orange sign.

A. Triangular florescent orange sign.

74. You may pass another vehicle on the rights if it is waiting to A. Turn left B. Park at the curb. C. Turn right D. Turn into a driveway on the right.

A. Turn left

A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should A. Drink alcohol instead. B. Read the labels of the drug before driving C. Continue driving D. Drive only during daylight hours.

B. Read the labels of the drug before driving

19. If you drink alcohol socially, what helps insure safe driving A. Drink coffee before driving. B. Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking. C. Stop drinking one-half hour before driving. D. Take a cold shower before driving.

B. Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking.

90. If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, you should first A. Try to raise it by hooking your toe under it B. Try to pump it to build up pressure. C. Shift into neutral and shut the engine off. D. Apply the parking brake hard to stop the car.

B. Try to pump it to build up pressure.

36. What should you do when you are going to enter a highway from a private road A. Stop with part of the car on the highway to warn other drivers. B. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and highway traffic. C. Drive out fast to merge smoothly with the traffic. D. Blow your horn to warn cars you are entering the highway.

B. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and highway traffic.

62. In an area of New York State where there is no posted speed limit, what is the fastest you may legally drive A. 50 B. 65 C) 55 D. 60

C) 55

83. Motorist should be aware that all bicycles used after dark must have A. White reflectors on the front and rear fenders. B. Brake lights. C. A front headlight and red rear reflector. D. Reflective handlebar grips.

C. A front headlight and red rear reflector.

20. Which of the following statements is false about BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) A. A Chemical test for BAC is needed for an alcohol conviction. B. The "Breathalyzer" is a test of a person's BAC. C. BAC levels are not reduced by a person's physical fitness. D. After drinking, fresh air coffee of food will lower your BAC.

C. BAC levels are not reduced by a person's physical fitness.

71. A motorist approaching a bicyclist should A. Swerve into the opposite lane. B. Proceed as usual. C. Exercise extreme caution. D. Speed up to pass him.

C. Exercise extreme caution.

73. When you drive in heavy fog during daylight hours you should drive with your A. Headlights off. B. Parking lights on. C. Headlights on low beam. D. Headlights on high beam.

C. Headlights on low beam.

63. Which of the following is used on some highways to direct into proper lanes for turns A. Flashing yellow lights B. Flashing arrows in the middle of lanes. C. White arrows in the middle of lanes. D. White lines on the side of the road.

C. White arrows in the middle of lanes.

78. A traffic, Which has a green arrow and a red light, means that A. You may only drive straight ahead B. You must wait for green light C. You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow. D. Vehicles moving in any direction must stop.

C. You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.

28. Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends mostly on the alcohol you consume and A. Your age. B. How much exercise you get after drinking C. Your body weight D. How much you eat before drinking.

C. Your body weight

67. Expressways have "expressway entrance lanes" (acceleration lanes) so that drivers can A. Test their brakes before at expressway speeds. B. Stop at the end to wait for traffic opening. C. Test the pickup of their cars. D. Reach the proper speed before blending with traffic.

D. Reach the proper speed before blending with traffic.

104. Your car starts to skid on a slippery road. You should A. Lock your brakes until you come to a full stop. B. Brakes quickly and keep the wheels straight. C. Steer away from the direction of the skid. D. Steer gently in to the direction of the skid.

D. Steer gently in to the direction of the skid.

84. When driving at night, it is most important for you to A. Use your high beams at all times. B. Watch for cars at intersections. C. Drive within the range of your headlights. D. Be ready to brake more quickly.

C. Drive within the range of your headlights.

93. An intersection has a stop sign, crosswalk, but no stop line. You must stop A. Before the crosswalk. B. 50 feet before the intersection. C. Where you think the stop line would be. D. With your front wheels in the crosswalk.

A. Before the crosswalk.

72. When you get ready to leave an expressway, you should begin to use turn signal. A. Before you reach the exit lane. B. Once you are in the exit lane. C. Just as you get to the exit lane. D. When you see cars behind you in the exit lane.

A. Before you reach the exit lane.

35. When attempting to stop on a slippery road, the best action to take is to A. Pump the brakes with light taps. B. Apply the brakes smoothly and firmly. C. Shift into neutral, do not use the brakes. D. Shift to a lower gear, do not use the brakes.

A. Pump the brakes with light taps.

98. On a road which has no sidewalks, a pedestrian should walk on the A. Side of the road facing oncoming traffic. B. Side of the road, which has the heaviest traffic. C. Same side of the road in which traffic is moving. D. Side of the road, which has the lightest traffic.

A. Side of the road facing oncoming traffic.

65. When you want to overtake and pass another vehicle you should A Signal and pass when safe to do so. B. Stay close behind so you need less time to pass C. Wait for a signal from the other driver. D. Change lanes quickly so the other driver will see.

A. Signal and pass when safe to do so.

80. You come to an intersection, which is blocked by other traffic. You should A. Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through. B. Get as close as possible to the other car. C. Sound your horn to make the cars move up. D. Go slowly until traffic ahead moves.

A. Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through.

38 You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but incoming traffic is heavy. You should A. Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear B. Wait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear. C. Use the next intersection D. Take the right-of-way since you have the right.

A. Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear

82. You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby Before you start to move your car you should A. Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear. B. Sound your horn so the children will hear you. C. Race your motor to warn the children you are moving. D. Tell the children to stay away from the driveway.

A. Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear.

86. In which of the following situation is passing always forbidden A. When a pedestrian is in a crosswalk. B. The Vehicle ahead is making a left turn. C. The vehicle ahead is going to park parallel to the curb. D. You are on a one-way street which has two lanes.

A. When a pedestrian is in a crosswalk.

75. You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is on green, but oncoming traffic is heavy, you should A. Wait the crosswalk for traffic to clear. B. Wait in the corner of the intersection for traffic to clear C. Take the right-of-way since you have the light D. Use the next intersection.

B. Wait in the corner of the intersection for traffic to clear

81. If you are parked parallel to the curb, you may get out of the car on the traffic side. A. If you use your four-way flasher. B. When you won't interfere with oncoming vehicles. C. During the daytime when other drivers can see you. D. When the traffic light at the closest intersection turns red.

B. When you won't interfere with oncoming vehicles.

89. A No Parking" sign at a certain location means. A. You may never stop your vehicle there. B. You may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers C. You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle. D. You may leave your vehicle unattended for less than 5 minutes.

B. You may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers

95. Why is driving on an expressway different from driving on an ordinary street. A. There is more of tendency to exceed the speed limit. B. You must think faster and handle your vehicle more efficiently. C. Trucks have to go slower on the expressways. D. There is more of a tendency to "tailgate"

B. You must think faster and handle your vehicle more efficiently

13. Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends mostly on the amount of alcohol you consume and A. Your age B. Your body weight. C. How much you eat before drinking. D. How much exercise you get after drinking.

B. Your body weight.

87. As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action would be to A. Speed up to beat the red light. B. Apply the brakes sharply to stop. C. Be prepared to stop before the intersection. D. Be prepared to stop in the center of the intersection.

C. Be prepared to stop before the intersection.

103. If you drive past your exit on an expressway A. Pull on to the shoulder, then back up to the exit. B. Make a U-turn at the nearest emergency turn area. C. Drive to the next exit and leave the expressway. D. Make a U-turn at the next service area.

C. Drive to the next exit and leave the expressway.

32. A motorist should know that a bicyclist operating on a roadway must A Ride on the side of the road with the least traffic. B. Ride on the side of the road facing traffic. C. Ride on the extreme right side of the road. D. Ride on other side of the road.

C. Ride on the extreme right side of the road.

68. A diamond-shaped sign is a A Speed limit sign. B. Interstate route sign. C. Road hazard sign. D. School crossing sign.

C. Road hazard sign.

46. After you have passed a car you should return to the right lane when you A. Have turned your headlights on. B. Have put your turn signal on. C. See the front bumper of the other car in your mirror. D. See the other car's headlights come on.

C. See the front bumper of the other car in you mirror.

79. The car behind you wants to pass, You should A. Pull to the right and stop so he can pass. B. Maintain your speed so traffic will flow smoothly. C. Slow down slightly and stay in your lane. D. Blow your horn to allow him to pass.

C. Slow down slightly and stay in your lane.

101. When your right wheels run on to a soft shoulder, what is the best way to get back on the highway A. Apply the brakes firmly and stop completely. B. Steer hard to the left and then gently to the light. C. Take your foot off the gas and steer gently to the left D. Apply the brakes firmly and street gently to the left

C. Take your foot off the gas and steer gently to the left

70. A "no stopping" sign means that, unless directed to do so by a policeman, you may stop only A. For less than 5 minutes. B. Long enough to unload packages. C. To avoid conflict with other traffic. D. To discharge passengers.

C. To avoid conflict with other traffic.

17. Which of the following influence the effects of alcohol. A. The amount of food in the stomach. B. How much time passes between drinks. C. The body weight of an individual. D. All three choices.

D. All three choices.

37. You have the right of way when you are A. Backing out of a driveway. B. Entering a parking space. C. Leaving a parking space. D. Already in a traffic circle.

D. Already in a traffic circle.

52. What are the colors of the Warning signs that indicate hazards ahead, such as curves in the road or narrow bridges A. Black letters or symbols on a white background. B. White letters or symbols on a green background. C. White letters or symbols on a blue background, D. Black letters or symbols on a yellow background

D. Black letters or symbols on a yellow background

58. You have just left an expressway and are starting to drive on an ordinary highway. You should A. Change Gradually to the lower speed limit. B. Stay twice as far behind other cars. C. Check your tires for correct pressure D. Check your speedometer to keep at the lower speed.

D. Check your speedometer to keep at the lower speed.

43. You come to an intersection that has a flashing red light. You should A. Stop only if cars are approaching B. Stop only if cars are already in the intersection C. Go through the intersection slowly. D. Come to a full stop, then go when safe to do so.

D. Come to a full stop, then go when safe to do so.

12. Which of the following is true - People driving under the influence of alcohol are: A. Only a problem to those who drink. B. A police enforcement problem only. C. Not a problem in New York State. D. Every driver's problem whether they drink or not.

D. Every driver's problem whether they drink or not.

76. When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken white line or on your side you may pass A. Only at an intersection. B. If you are on an expressway. C. Only if an emergency D. If traffic is clear.

D. If traffic is clear.

102. You are making a left from a two-way street on to a one-way street. When you have complete the turn your car should be A. In right lane of the street. B. In the lane with the least s traffic. C. In the center of the street. D. In the left lane of the street.

D. In the left lane of the street.

77. Minimum speed signs are designed to A. Assure pedestrian safety. B. Show current local road conditions. C. Test future traffic signal needs. D. Keep traffic flowing smoothly.

D. Keep traffic flowing smoothly.

100. A blind person legally has the right-of-way when crossing the street when he is A. Helped by another person. B. Wearing light-colored clothing. C. Wearing dark-colored clothing. D Led by seeing-eye dog or using a white or metallic cane.

D. Led by seeing-eye dog or using a white or metallic cane.

56. You are driving mid-lane on a 3-lane expressway, a car begins to pass you on the right, the actions of that driver are A. Wrong because he's passing you on your "blind spot" B. OK as long as he does it on limited-access highway. C. Wrong because "pass to the left" is a firm rule D. OK if no sign forbid passing on the right

D. OK if no sign forbid passing on the right

54. Seat belts can be most effective as injury preventive devises when they are worn by A. The person driving the car. B. Passengers when they are on a long drive. C. All occupants of a car being driven on an expressway. D. Passengers and the driver whenever they are in the car.

D. Passengers and the driver whenever they are in the car.

91. What does a flashing yellow light mean A. Merging traffic. B. Come to a full stop. C. Pedestrian crossing D. Proceed with caution.

D. Proceed with caution.

40. Night driving is dangerous because A. More vehicles are on the read at night. B. Some traffic signs are less visible at night. C. Street lights tend to blur our vision, D. The distance we can see ahead is reduced.

D. The distance we can see ahead is reduced.

66. Outside of the New York City boroughs of Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens, what does it mean when a school bus is stopped and its red lights are flashing A. You may pass if you are facing the front of the bus. B. You may pass if no children are on the road. C. You may pass if it is on the other side or a driver. D. You may not pass while the red lights are flashing.

D. You may not pass while the red lights are flashing.

88. A no standing sign at a certain location means. A You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle, B. You may stop to load or unload merchandise C. You may never stop your vehicle there. D. You may stop temporarily to pick up or discharge passengers

D. You may stop temporarily to pick up or discharge passengers