Drivers Ed

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

A

On average, the human body can dispose of the alcohol in 12 ounces of beer in about A.) One hour. B.) One day. C.) Five minutes. D.) Five hours.

A

You come to an intersection which has a flashing red light. You should A.) Come to a full stop, then go when safe to do so. B.) Stop only if cars are approaching the intersection. C.) Stop only if cars are already in the intersection. D.) Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

A

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

A

If a tire blows out, the proper thing to do is A.) Speed up to gain traction and then pull to the right. B.) Hold the steering wheel firmly, and ease up on the gas. C.) Apply the brakes, then shift into neutral. D.) Shift into neutral, then apply the brakes.

B

If traffic prevents you from crossing all the way across a set of railroad tracks, you may proceed only when A.) An approaching train is not moving fast enough to be a danger. B.) There is room for your vehicle on the other side. C.) At least one-half of your vehicle can cross the tracks. D.) No trains are in sight.

B

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

B

On a New York State highway where there is no posted speed limit, the fastest you may legally drive is A.) 50 B.) 55 C.) 60 D.) 65

B

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

B

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

B

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

B

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

B

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

B

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

C

A driver may park in a space reserved for people with disabilities if the vehicle displays license plates for the disabled A.) Regardless of who is in the vehicle. B.) Only if the driver is disabled. C.) And is carrying the disabled person named on the registration. D.) If someone in the driver's immediate family is disabled.

C

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

C

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

C

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

C

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

C

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.) You cannot be arrested for drunk driving. C.) Your driver's license will be taken away. D.) None of these choices.

C

When you get ready to leave an expressway, you should begin to use your turn signal A.) Just as you get to the exit ramp. B.) 50 feet before the exit ramp. C.) 100 feet before the exit ramp. D.) When you see cars behind you in the exit lane.

C

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 as much ramp as possible to get up to cruising speed. B.) Use the left lane of the highway to get up to cruising speed. C.) Wait for a large gap in traffic then speed up quickly. D.) Get up to cruising speed gradually so other cars will see you.

C

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

C

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

C

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

C

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

C

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

D

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

D

Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on each of the following except A.) Your body weight. B.) How much you drink. C.) How much time passes between drinks. D.) How physically fit you are.

D

In NYS, what BAC (blood alcohol content) is evidence of intoxication A.) 0.05% B.) 0.03% C.) 0.10% D.) 0.08%

D

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

D