NY DMV Practice 1

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

Get everyone out of the vehicle and far away

What does this sign indicate?

Roundabout

If your rear wheels start to skid, what should you do?

Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid

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

Warning signs

You may NOT pass a vehicle on the left if

your lane has a solid yellow center line

In New York City, the speed limit is _______ except where otherwise posted.

25 mph

What does this sign mean?

A divided highway starts ahead

What does this sign mean?

A flagger ahead

This sign indicates...

A school zone

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

What does this sign mean?

Drivers must nit make a right turn

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 left

At a railroad crossing, flashing red lights, lowered crossing gates, or ringing bells mean that

You must stop at least 15 feet from railroad tracks

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

not allowed to pass or change lanes

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

prepare to stop for a red light

This flag person's signal indicates that you must...

slow down

For an adequate space cushion between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you, you should use 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)

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

Hold the steering wheel firmly and ease your foot off the gas pedal.

If you are being tailgated, you should..

slow down and pull off the road if necessary

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

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

0.05%

Work Zones

1. Some work zones are mobile 2. You must obey a flag person's directions 3. Work zone warning signs are often posted ahead of the work zones

New York State law requires you to signal at least ________ before you turn.

100 feet ahead

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

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

500 feet

You may not make a U-turn wherever other drivers would be unable to see your vehicle from ________ in either direction.

500 feet

_________ allow vehicles to leave expressways.

Exit ramps

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

October, November and December

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

Pedestrians and vehicles already in the circle

This sign is...

a stop sign

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

a three-point turn

This sign warns of

a winding road ahead

If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, you should..

avoid eye contact

You must _________ for an emergency vehicle using flashing lights, a siren, or an air horn that is approaching you from either direction.

full over to the right and stop

This service sign shows the location of...

gas station

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

have a conversation on a handheld mobile phone. (talking, texting, calling)

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

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

is making a right turn

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

low beam headlights

Whenever you see a triangular road sign, you must...

reduce your speed and yield