NYS DMV Learners Permit Quest. - Chapter 5 Intersections & Turns

Does a vehicle prepared to enter a traffic circle or rotary have right-of-way over vehicles in the circle?

A driver who enters a traffic circle or rotary must yield the right-of-way to drivers already in the circle.

Where must you position your vehicle when you prepare to make a left turn from the two-way roadway into a one-way roadway?

Approach the turn with your left wheels as close as possible to the center line. Make the turn before you reach the center of the intersection and turn into the left lane of the road you enter.

How far before a turn must you signal?

The law requires you to signal a turn or lane change with your turn lights or hand signals at least 100 feet (30 m) ahead.

You face a green light, but traffic on the other side of the intersection does not allow you to travel all the way through the intersection. May you enter the intersection?

You cannot enter an intersection if traffic is backed up on the other side and you cannot get completely through the intersection. Wait until traffic ahead clears, so you do not block the intersection.

If you enter an intersection to make a left turn, but on coming traffic prevents the turn immediately, what should you do?

You must wait for approaching traffic to go through before you turn.

If two drivers enter an intersection from opposite directions at the same time, and one travels straight, the other prepares to turn left, which must yield the right-of-way?

a driver that turns left must yield to traffic that moves straight or turns right.

When you prepare for a right turn, should you remain as near the center of the lane as possible?

get as far to the right as possible. Do not make wide, sweeping turns. Unless signs direct you to do otherwise, turn into the right lane of the road you enter.

What must you do if you enter a road from a driveway?

stop and yield the right-of-way to traffic on the roadway and to pedestrians.

If you reach an intersection that is not controlled at the same time as a driver on your right, and both of you prepare to go straight, who has the right-of-way?

the driver on the left must yield the right-of-way to the driver on the right.

What will you do if you hear a siren close by but cannot see where the emergency vehicle is?

you can safely pull over to the right-side edge of the road and stop until you are sure it is not headed toward you.