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In New York, a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of ____ is evidence of intoxication. 0.05 percent 0.03 percent 0.1 percent 0.08 percent

0.08 percent

You must not drive your vehicle at a speed greater than: The maximum speed limit. A speed that is faster than is reasonable and prudent. A speed that is safe for existing conditions. All of the above.

All of the above.

Which of the following influence(s) the effects of alcohol? The amount of food in the stomach The body weight of an individual How much time passes between drinks All three choices

All three choices

Remove all snow, frost, and ice from: Just the windshield. All windows. Just the windshield and passenger window.

All windows

This sign means: ↵ 35 MPH There is a 35 mph speed zone after the curve ahead. Drive no slower than 35 mph around the upcoming curve. Approach the upcoming curve at a speed of 35 mph or slower.

Approach the upcoming curve at a speed of 35 mph or slower.

You should yield to a pedestrian: Only if they are in a crosswalk. At all times, even if the pedestrian is not obeying traffic laws. Only if the traffic lights are in the pedestrian's favor.

At all times, even if the pedestrian is not obeying traffic laws.

Stop lines are solid white lines painted across traffic lanes: In curves and on hills. Next to churches and schools. At intersections and pedestrian crosswalks. On freeway on-ramps.

At intersections and pedestrian crosswalks.

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

At least 100 feet before the turn.

If there is a deep puddle on the road ahead, you should: Maintain the posted speed to make it through the water. Avoid the puddle if possible. Shift into neutral as you drive through the water.

Avoid the puddle if possible.

What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards? Black letters or symbols on a white background Black letters or symbols on a yellow background White letters or symbols on a blue background White letters or symbols on a green background

Black letters or symbols on a yellow background

Before switching on the ignition, you should: Buckle your safety belt. Be sure all passengers have buckled their safety belts. Both of the above.

Both of the above

You are required to stop your vehicle: At any intersection where a police officer orders you to stop. Where there is a red traffic light. Both of the above.

Both of the above

People driving under the influence of alcohol are: Not a problem in New York State. Every driver's problem. A police enforcement problem only. Only a problem to those who drink.

Every driver's problem

A motorist approaching a bicyclist should: Speed up to pass them. Proceed as usual. Swerve into the opposite lane. Exercise extreme caution.

Exercise extreme caution.

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: Wrong because "pass to the left" is a firm rule. Wrong because they are passing you in your blind spot. Fine, as long as it is done on a limited-access highway. Fine, as long as no signs forbid passing on the right.

Fine, as long as no signs forbid passing on the right.

This sign means: Pedestrians ahead. End of construction zone. School crossing ahead. Flagger ahead.

Flagger ahead

What is the only medically proven method of removing alcohol or other drug combinations from your system? Breathe in some fresh air. Give your body time. Drink coffee.

Give your body time.

What are the colors of signs that tell you the distance to the next exit on a highway? Yellow with black letters Black with white letters Red with white letters Green with white letters

Green with white letters

You may honk your horn when you: Have to stop quickly. Are passing another car. Have lost control of your car. Are passing a bicyclist

Have lost control of your car

This sign means: Trucks under 18,000 lbs. allowed. Hill ahead. Truck stop ahead. No trucks allowed.

Hill ahead

This sign means: H→ Highway changes ahead and to the right. Hiking trails ahead and to the right. Hotel ahead and to the right. Hospital ahead and to the right.

Hospital ahead and to the right.

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

How physically fit you are.

You must stop for a school bus: That is parked on the shoulder of the road with no one in it. When it approaches you, even if its lights are not flashing. If you are both driving on a two-lane highway and its red lights are flashing. Whenever the driver waves at you.

If you are both driving on a two-lane highway and its red lights are flashing.

Speaking into or listening to a hand-held cell phone while driving: Is safer than using a hands-free cell phone. May only be done by teenage drivers. Is illegal. Is recommended.

Is illegal

Blind persons legally have the right-of-way when crossing the street when they are: Wearing light-colored clothing. Led by a guide dog or using a white or metallic cane. Helped by another person. Wearing dark-colored glasses.

Led by a guide dog or using a white or metallic cane.

When exiting an expressway, you should: Accelerate on the exit ramp. Look at the posted speed limit for the road you are entering. Cut off other traffic. Avoid using your turn signal.

Look at the posted speed limit for the road you are entering

You can help keep the driver behind you a safe distance away from your vehicle by: Driving 10 mph faster than the car behind you. Driving 10 mph slower than the car behind you. Maintaining a steady speed.

Maintaining a steady speed.

In a parking space reserved for people with disabilities, a driver with no disabled person on board: May park in an emergency. May not park, but may stop in an emergency. May not park or stop, but may stand in an emergency. May not park, stop, or stand.

May not park, stop, or stand.

This road sign means: Cars in the right lane must slow down. No left turn. Merge

Merge

This sign means: No U-turn. No turning. No left turn.

No U-turn

If a traffic signal light is green and a police officer signals for you to stop, you should: Obey the officer. Obey the traffic signal. Do what the vehicle in front of you does.

Obey the officer.

On average, the human body can dispose of the alcohol in a 12-ounce beer in about: One hour. One day. Five minutes. Five hours.

One hour

A broken yellow centerline indicates that: Passing is not permitted. Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear. Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

A broken yellow centerline means that: Passing is not permitted. Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear. Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

If you are being followed too closely on a two-lane road: Reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you. Speed up to increase the distance between you and the other car. Apply your brakes to slow down, then resume your original speed.

Reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.

A motorist should know that a bicyclist operating on a roadway must: Ride on the right side of the road. Ride on the side of the road facing traffic. Ride on either side of the road. Ride on the side of the road with the least traffic.

Ride on the right side of the road.

This sign means: Merging traffic is approaching from the left. Winding road ahead. Right lane ends ahead, merge left. Divided highway ahead.

Right lane ends ahead, merge left.

A pentagon-shaped sign is a: Stop sign. Regulatory sign. School zone or school crossing sign.

School zone or school crossing sign

If a vehicle is equipped with airbags: Seat belts should still be worn. Seat belts do not need to be worn. Seat belts should be worn behind the back.

Seat belts should still be worn.

After you have passed a car, you may return to the right lane when you: See the front bumper of the other car in your rearview mirror. Have put your turn signal on. Have turned your headlights on. See the other car's headlights turn on.

See the front bumper of the other car in your rearview mirror.

Roads freeze quickly when they are: Flat. Curvy. In the sun. Shaded.

Shaded

On a road which has no sidewalks, a pedestrian should walk on the: Side of the road which has the lightest traffic. Same side of the road on which traffic is moving. Side of the road facing oncoming traffic. Side of the road which has the heaviest traffic.

Side of the road facing oncoming traffic.

This sign means: Don't drink if you are going to drive. Slippery when wet. Road curves ahead. You are approaching a hill.

Slippery when wet.

What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic? Always bring the car to a complete stop. Slow down and be prepared to stop. All railroad crossings have signals so you will never encounter this situation. Increase your speed to get across the tracks quickly.

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should: Increase their speed. Come to a complete stop. Turn on their headlights. Slow down and proceed with caution.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

If you want to enter the freeway but you don't see a gap in traffic, you should: Maintain your speed and force the other drivers to create a gap. Slow down on the ramp to wait for a gap. Stop at the end of the ramp to wait for a gap.

Slow down on the ramp to wait for a gap.

The car behind you begins to pass you. You should: Maintain your speed so traffic will flow smoothly. Pull to the right and stop so it can pass. Slow down slightly and stay in your lane. Blow your horn to signal that it to pass.

Slow down slightly and stay in your lane.

As alcohol builds up in your blood, it: Slows down your reactions. Makes you feel less confident. Begins to metabolize itself more quickly. Decreases the number of driving errors.

Slows down your reactions.

If a child is about to run into the street, you should: Start to prepare to slow down. Flash your headlights. Sound a sharp blast of your horn.

Sound a sharp blast of your horn

If you are facing a green traffic light but the intersection ahead is blocked by traffic, you should: Turn left and find another route. Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears. Follow the other vehicles and enter the intersection.

Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

You come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic. You should: Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves. Get as close as possible to the car in front of you. Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through. Sound your horn to make the cars move up.

Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through.

A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a: Solid red light. Stop sign. Yield sign. Caution sign.

Stop sign

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

Straighten your front wheels and leave room between cars.

Which of the following statements is true about BAC (blood alcohol content)? The breathalyzer is a test to determine a person's BAC. A chemical test for BAC is needed for an alcohol conviction. BAC levels are reduced by a person's physical fitness. After drinking, coffee or a cold shower will lower your BAC.

The breathalyzer is a test to determine a person's BAC.

What happens if you drink alcohol while taking prescription or over-the-counter medicine? The medicine reduces the effect of the alcohol. The alcohol will help the medicine cure a cold. The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol or medicine. There is no effect because they are different substances.

The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol or medicine.

This sign indicates: ↑ 12 - 6 ↓ The distance from road surface to a bridge or overpass. The maximum legal height of a vehicle allowed in this state. The maximum width of a vehicle allowed on the highway.

The distance from road surface to a bridge or overpass.

To turn left from multilane, one-way streets and highways, you should start from: The middle of the intersection. The right lane. The left lane. Any lane.

The left lane.

What does an orange-colored sign indicate? The start of a no passing zone. A railroad crossing is ahead. A school zone is ahead. The presence of construction work.

The presence of construction work.

Motorcycles are entitled to: The bicycle lane. The same full lane width as other motor vehicles. Half the width of a lane. The width of the sidewalk.

The same full lane width as other motor vehicles.

When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way? Either one The vehicle on the left The vehicle on the right Neither

The vehicle on the left

What is the meaning of this sign? The traffic signal ahead is displaying a red light. The traffic signal ahead is broken. The traffic signal ahead is displaying a green light. There is a traffic signal ahead.

There is a traffic signal ahead.

You may cross double solid yellow lines: To pass a slow-moving truck. To turn into a driveway. To pass another car. Under no conditions.

To turn into a driveway

If traffic signals at an intersection are not functioning due to a power outage: Park your vehicle as far off the road as possible and wait for power to be restored. Use hand signals to indicate your intentions to other drivers. Turn on your hazard lights and proceed through the intersection without stopping. Treat the intersection as a four-way stop.

Treat the intersection as a four-way stop.

You may pass another vehicle on the right if it is waiting to: Turn right. Turn left. Park at the curb. Turn into a driveway on the right.

Turn left

The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to: Turn left. Turn right. Come to a stop. Go straight ahead.

Turn right

If you parallel park facing downward on a hill: Turn your wheels sharply toward the side of the road. Turn your wheels away from the side of the road. Keep your wheels straight.

Turn your wheels sharply toward the side of the road.

You must yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle when you are: Already in a traffic circle. Already in an intersection. Going straight ahead. Turning left.

Turning left

When driving behind another vehicle under ideal driving conditions, you should follow the ____ rule. Two-second One-second Half-second Half-mile

Two-second

This sign means ↑↓ : Two-way traffic. Lane shifting. Low clearance. Added lane.

Two-way traffic.

You may legally block an intersection: If you entered the intersection on the green light. During rush hour traffic. Under no circumstances.

Under no circumstances.

When driving in fog, you should: Use your high beam headlights. Use your parking lights. Use your low beam headlights.

Use your low beam headlights.

What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body? Drink strong coffee. Wait. Take a cold shower.

Wait

If a truck or bus is making a right turn where you also need to make a right turn, you should: Quickly turn before the truck or bus is able to. Wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn. Squeeze between the truck or bus and the curb.

Wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn.

Certain highway signs contain information about hazardous conditions. Such signs are known as: Regulatory signs. Warning signs. Information signs. Guide signs.

Warning signs.

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

When you won't interfere with oncoming vehicles.

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

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.

Before turning left, it is important to: Sound your horn. Yield to oncoming vehicles. Swing to the right side of your lane. Wait until oncoming traffic has a red light.

Yield to oncoming vehicles.

This road sign means: DO NOT ------------- ENTER You are about to enter a one-way street from the wrong direction. U-turns are prohibited. You may proceed if the way is clear.

You are about to enter a one-way street from the wrong direction.

Which of the following does not happen after drinking? Your reflexes and reaction time slow down. Your judgement of speed and distance is distorted. You are less alert. You calm down and can concentrate better.

You calm down and can concentrate better.

A traffic light displaying a green arrow and a red light means that: You may only drive straight ahead. You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow. You must wait for a solid green light to proceed in any direction. Vehicles moving in any direction must stop.

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

What does it mean when a school bus is stopped on a roadway and its red lights are flashing? You may pass if no children are on the road. You may not pass. You may pass if you are facing the front of the bus. You may pass if it is on the opposite side of a divided highway.

You may not pass

A "No parking" sign at a certain location means: You may never stop your vehicle there. You may stop temporarily only to load or unload passengers. You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle. You may leave your vehicle unattended for less than five minutes.

You may stop temporarily only to load or unload passengers.

You are driving when it starts to sleet or snow. You should: Keep your windshield and mirrors clear. Allow additional distance between your vehicle and the vehicles that you are following. Approach all vehicles with caution. All of the above.

All of the above

You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know that: The truck may be traveling at a speed slower than the posted speed limit. You may not be able to safely pass the truck. You may not be able to legally pass the truck. All of the above.

All of the above.

Drinking alcohol and driving is: A minor traffic safety problem. A serious traffic safety problem. Safe if you have only had a few drinks. Only dangerous to the driver who drinks.

A serious traffic safety problem

When merging onto a freeway, it is usually best to: Proceed slowly while waiting for an opening. Accelerate to a speed that is faster than the speed of traffic. Turn on your hazard lights until safely on the freeway. Accelerate to the speed of freeway traffic.

Accelerate to the speed of freeway traffic

You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to: Oncoming vehicles also turning left. All approaching vehicles. Pedestrians on the sidewalk waiting for a "Walk" signal.

All approaching vehicles

This road sign means: Bicycle crossing. Stop only if other cars are approaching. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

Bicycle crossing

This road sign means: All traffic must turn right. No right turn. All traffic must go straight ahead. A road joins from the right.

A road joins from the right.

As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action is to: Speed up to beat the red light. Apply the brakes sharply to stop. Be prepared to stop in the center of the intersection. Be prepared to stop before the intersection.

Be prepared to stop before the intersection.

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

Before the crosswalk.

Which of the following best ensures your safety and the safety of those around you when you are backing your vehicle? Honk your horn right before shifting into reverse. Check behind the vehicle before you get into the driver's seat. Check your rearview mirrors to see what is behind you. Turn up the car radio before backing up to get the attention of anyone who may be around you.

Check behind the vehicle before you get into the driver's seat.

What does this road sign mean? REGULAR STOP SIGN Slow down and prepare to stop if cars are approaching you. Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so. Proceed carefully through the intersection, not always stopping. Stop only for traffic on an intersecting road.

Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so.

What should a driver do when approaching a traffic control signal that is not in operation? Come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection. If the intersection is clear, the driver does not need to stop. Drive quickly through the intersection to get out of the way of other vehicles.

Come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection.

The effect that alcohol has on your reflexes and judgment: Is less pronounced when consuming beer instead of wine. Is less pronounced when consuming wine instead of beer. Is most pronounced when consuming hard ciders and mixed drinks. Depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream.

Depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream.

The safest speed to drive your car: Is the posted speed limit. Is lower than the posted speed limit. Depends on the weather and road conditions. Depends on the mechanical skill of the driver.

Depends on the weather and road conditions.

Fines in a construction zone are: Doubled. Tripled. Cut in half. No different than usual.

Doubled.

When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an approaching emergency vehicle, you must: Slow down until it passes you. Drive to the right side of the road and stop. Motion for the emergency vehicle to pass you. Merge into the right lane and continue driving.

Drive to the right side of the road and stop.

When braking on slippery surfaces, you should apply the brakes: Quickly. Later than usual. More abruptly than usual. Earlier than usual.

Earlier than usual