Learner Permit Question (NY)

Where there is no bicycle lane, where on the road must a bicyclist ride?

On the right side near the edge.

On average, how long does it take your body to remove the alcohol contained in 12 ounces of beer?

One Hour

What must you do when you encounter: flashing red light?

Stop, yield the right-of-way, and go when it is safe.

What is the best method to follow when you approach a large vehicle that is in reverse as it moves toward a loading area?

Wait until it finish driving.

When children are close, what should you do before you back out of a driveway?

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

What type of pavement marking shows you which lane you must use for a turn?

arrows

What is the slow moving vehicle symbol?

reflective orange triangle

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

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

If there is no posted speed limit, what is the fastest you can legally drive in New York City?

30 mph

Driving within the range of your headlights indicates you can stop your vehicle within about how many feet?

350 feet

After you have parallel parked, how near to the curb must your vehicle be?

one foot

When should you signal that you are exiting an expressway?

100 feet before the ramp

How should you drive safely through a roundabout?

>As you get near the roundabout, look for the street and direction signs you need. >When you arrive at the roundabout, yield the right-of-way to any pedestrians and bicyclists. You must yield to any drivers who were in the roundabout before you. >While inside the roundabout, remain in your lane until you are ready to exit. Use your right turn signal to let the other users know your intention to move from the "inside path" to the "outside path", or if you are in position to exit now.

How can you prevent becoming involved in road rage?

>Do not make eye contact. >Remain calm and relaxed. >Try to move away safely. >Do not challenge an aggressive driver with increased speed or try to hold your position in your travel lane. >Wear a seat belt and encourage your passengers to do the same. >Ignore gestures and shouts and do not return them. >Report aggressive drivers to law enforcement authorities

How can you prevent fatigue on a long trip?

>Get enough sleep. >Plan to drive long trips with a companion. >Schedule regular stops for every 100 miles or two hours. >Avoid alcohol and medications >You are not at your best if you are ill or very tired.

On what three conditions does your blood alcohol content (BAC) depend?

>How much alcohol you drink. >How much time passes between drinks. >Your weight.

Other than fines, action against your driver license and a possible jail term, what are some of the results when you drive under the influence of alcohol or other drugs?

>Lifetime Record Review by DMV >Truly Permanent License Revocation for Persistently Drunk & Dangerous Drivers >Delayed Re-Licensing, Driving Restrictions, & Interlocks for Other Drivers

Under what conditions can you pass a vehicle on the right?

>When you are on a two-way road that is marked for two or more lanes >When you drive on a one-way road that is marked for two or more lanes >When a vehicle ahead makes a left turn.

What are the effects of alcohol on the skills you need to drive?

>reduces reaction time >reduces your ability to see clearly, >changes your judgment of speed and distances, often makes you >less inhibited and makes >you more prone to take chances.

What is road rage?

An angry, hostile state, which increases into violent criminal actions or attempts of violent action that result from the operation of a motor vehicle.

What should you do if an entrance ramp is short?

Wait for a large gap then speed up quickly

How should you use your brake pedal on a slippery road?

Apply the brakes in slow and steady strokes

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

Approach the turn with your left wheels as close as possible to the center line.Keep to the right of the center line of the road you enter, but as close as possible to the center line. Be alert for traffic,heading toward you from the left and from the lane you are about to go across.

If you take a non-prescription drug, what must you do before you drive?

Ask your doctor

If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light at that intersection?

Behind the crosswalk

What must you do at a stop sign?

Come to a full stop, yield the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians in or heading toward the intersection.

How should you drive safely through a work zone?

Decrease the speed, and obey the sign and the flagger

What must you do when you encounter: flashing yellow light?

Drive with caution.

What should you do if your wheels move off the pavement?

Ease your foot on the gas, and break gently..

What is the only effective method to reduce your BAC?

Eating

Who must wear seat belts?

Everyone.

How must you approach a bicyclist?

Exercise extreme caution

Which of these contains more alcohol than the other three: 1.5 (30 ml) of liquor, five ounces (120 ml) wine, 12 ounces (360 ml) of beer, 12 ounces (360 ml) of wine cooler?

Five ounces (120 ml) wine

What equipment must a bicycle have when used at night?

Front headlight, red tailight

What color and shape is a destination sign?

Green and rectangle

What should you do if one of your tires blows out?

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

What does this lines indicate: solid and broken together?

If you are on the side with the solid line, you can not pass other vehicles or go across the line except to make a left turn into a driveway. If you are on the side with the broken line, you can pass if it is safe to and you will not interfere with traffic.

What does it indicate if an edge line angles in toward the center of the road?

It mean that the road is narrower ahead

Under most conditions, on which side can you pass another vehicle that is headed the same direction?

Left

What should you do if you are blinded by headlights on an approaching vehicle?

Look at the lower right side of your lane

Is it best to keep your headlights on high beam or low beam in fog, rain and snow that is falling?

Low beam

Before you leave a parking space, what should you do?

Make sure I left space for the two cars in front of me, and behind me.

What does a NO STOPPING sign mean?

Means you can stop only to obey a traffic sign, signal or officer or to prevent conflicts with other vehicles.

Where are you likely to find an ATV, snowmobile, or horse rider?

Near a Slow vehicle sign

When can you pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to go across?

Never

May you park on a crosswalk in the middle of a block?

No

May three motorcyclists ride side-by-side in a single lane?

No only two

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

No, all vehicles in the circle have the right of way.

Is it always safe to drive at the assigned speed limit?

No, it preferred to drive lower, especially in bad weather.

Should you always look straight ahead when you drive?

No, look in every direction

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?

No, wait for intersection to clear

How does drunk driving rank as a highway safety problem?

Number one

Who should wear seat belts?

Visitors outside of New York

Which of the following must you obey over the other three: red light, flashing red light, STOP sign, police officer?

Police officer

What is the purpose of minimum speed limits?

So drivers don't halt the traffic flow and create a dangerous condition

What should you check for when you leave an expressway?

Speedometer to keep at the lower speed limit.

Which direction should you turn your steering wheel to get out of a skid?

Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go

What should you see in your rear-view mirror before you attempt to return to the right lane after you pass a vehicle on the left?

The car that you pass, and other vehicles behind

What is the main reason night driving is more difficult than daytime driving?

The distance we can see ahead is reduce

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?

The driver that turns left must yeild

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 left driver

What must you do when you encounter: steady yellow light?

The light will change from green to red. Be prepared to stop for the red light.

Where must a pedestrian walk when there are no sidewalks?

The side of the road facing oncoming traffic

What are expressway entrance ramps used for?

They help drivers adjust to the proper speed before blending with traffic

What is the first thing you should do if your brakes fail?

Try to pump it to build up the pressure

What should you do before you pass another vehicle?

Use the turn signal to show that your changing lanes

A regulation sign is normally what shape?

White and Rectangle

What is the normal color and shape of a warning sign?

Yellow and diamond shape

What color and shape is a railroad crossing warning sign?

Yellow with black letters, RR and X symbol

Can you stop to load or drop off passengers at a NO STANDING or NO PARKING sign?

Yes

Must a bicyclist obey traffic laws and signs?

Yes

What does this lines indicate: double solid?

You can not pass or change lanes. You can not go across the lines except to turn left to enter or leave the highway

What does this lines indicate: one broken?

You can pass other vehicles or change lanes if you can safely and not interfere with traffic.

What does this lines indicate: one solid?

You can pass other vehicles or change lanes, but you can only do so when obstructions in the road or traffic conditions make it necessary.

What must you do when you encounter: red light with a green arrow?

You must stop at red. You can go in the direction of the arrow, but you must yield the right-of-way to other traffic at the intersection

Why is expressway driving different from normal driving?

You must think faster and handle your vehicle more effectively.

What do yellow lights going on and off on a school bus indicate?

decrease speed and be prepared to stop

What action should you take when another vehicle passes you on the left?

decrease speed slightly and keep to the right

What is the most important rule to remember in any emergency?

do not panic

What should you do if you miss an expressway exit?

don't reverse. get off the next and get back on the expressway

What is the hand signal for a stop?

hold your hand out pointing down

What is the hand signal for a right turn?

hold your hand out pointing up

How can you identify a blind Pedestrian to whom you must yield the right-of-way?

led by a guard dog, or using a white or metallic cane.

Which of these drugs could affect your ability to drive: marijuana, a cold remedy, a tranquilizer?

marijuana

What do red lights going on and off on a school bus indicate?

must stop before it reaches the bus and be 20 ft away from it

What is a likely effect when you take another drug while you drink beverages containing alcohol?

severely reduces your ability to drive and can cause serious health problems, which can include death

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

the driver must yield till there is no traffic or pedestrian passing by him

May you open a door on the road side of your vehicle if no there is no oncoming traffic?

yes

What happens to your driver license if you refuse a chemical test?

your driver license will be suspended