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A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means..? ✔✔Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.
A rectangular-shaped sign is a...? ✔✔Speed limit sign.
A diamond- shaped sign is...? ✔✔Road hazard sign.
What are the colors of the warning signs that indicate hazards ahead, such as a curve in the road or narrow bridges? ✔✔Black letters or symbols on a yellow background.
What are the colors of a sign which tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway? ✔✔Green with white letters.
What does a STOP sign mean? ✔✔Come to a full stop, then go when it is safe to do so.
What must you obey over a steady red light, a stop sign, and a flashing red light? ✔✔A police officer.
As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action would be to..? ✔✔Be prepared to stop before the intersection.
When may you cross a double solid yellow line? ✔✔To turn into a driveway.
You may cross a single solid white line in the highway when? ✔✔If traffic conditions require.
A traffic light which has a green arrow and a red light means that..? ✔✔You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.
What does a flashing yellow light mean? ✔✔Proceed with caution.
An intersection has a stop sign, crosswalk, but no stop line. When must you stop? ✔✔Before the crosswalk.
The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to..? ✔✔Stop.
The driver's left hand and arm are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to..? ✔✔Turn right.
When do you have the right of way? ✔✔When you are already in the traffic circle.
When you want to make a right turn. your car must be..? ✔✔Close to the right side of the street.
You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. What should you do? ✔✔Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.
When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right of way? ✔✔The vehicle on the right.
You must yield right of way to an approaching vehicles when you are..? ✔✔Turning left.
You come to an intersection which is blocked by other traffic. You should..? ✔✔Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through.
You drive along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. What should you do? ✔✔Pull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street.
You want to turn right at the next intersection. You should begin to use your turn signal when? ✔✔At least 100 feet before the turn.
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...? ✔✔In the left lane of the street.
What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road? ✔✔Yield the right of way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.
What does it mean when a school bus is stopped and its red lights are flashing? ✔✔You may not pass while the red lights are flashing.
You may pass another vehicle on the right if it is waiting to ..? ✔✔Turn left.
A "no standing" sign at a certain location means..? ✔✔You may stop temporarily to pickup or discharge passengers.
A "no parking sign at a certain location also means..? ✔✔You may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers.
A "no stopping" sign means that, unless directed to do so by a policeman, you may stop only..? ✔✔To avoid conflict with other passengers.
Where may you never park? ✔✔In a crosswalk.
Assuming that the street is level, what should you do after you have finished parallel parking in a space between you and other cars? ✔✔Straighten your front wheels and leave room between cars.
If you are parked parallel to the curb, you may get out of the car on the traffic side when..? ✔✔When you won't interfere with oncoming traffic.
Before you leave a parking space which is parallel to the curb, you should..? ✔✔Look for traffic by turning your head.
A driver may park in a space reserved for people with disabilities if the vehicles display license plates for the disabled and..? ✔✔is carrying the disabled person named on the registration.
In a parking space reserved for people with disabilities, a non-disabled driver..? ✔✔May not park, but stop in an emergency.
Minimum speed signs are designed to..? ✔✔Keep traffic flowing smoothly.
On a New York State highway where there is no posted speed limit, the fasted you may legally drive is ✔✔55 MPH
One of the rules of defensive driving is..? ✔✔Stay alert and keep your eyes moving.
A safe speed to drive your car is..? ✔✔Less than the posted speed limit.
What happens to your drivers license if you refuse to take a chemical test (breath or blood?) ✔✔It will be taken away.
What are the consequences that can result from driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs? ✔✔Possible imprisonment, a mandatory fine, and driver license revocation
What is the only effective way to reduce your blood alcohol content (BAC?) ✔✔Allow your body time to get rid of alcohol.
Drinking alcohol and driving is..? ✔✔a serious traffic safety problem.
A driver who is taken a non-prescription drug should.? ✔✔Read the labels on the drug before driving.
What does alcohol effect? ✔✔Recovery from headlight glare, reaction time, and judgement of distance.
Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol does what? ✔✔Coffee has no effect on blood alcohol content.
On average, the human body can dispose of the alcohol in 12 ounces of beer in about...? ✔✔One hour.
A chemical test is used to measure..? ✔✔Blood alcohol content.
What influences the effects of alcohol? ✔✔The amount of food in your stomach, the body weight of an individual, and how much time passes between drinks.
In NY state, what BAC is evidence of intoxication? ✔✔.0.08%
What does NOT happen after drinking? ✔✔You calm down so you can concentrate.
What effect does drinking and taking a prescription drug or over the counter medicine have? ✔✔The combination could multiply the effects of alcohol.
If you drink alcohol socially, what helps insure safe driving? ✔✔Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking.
Why is driving on an expressway different from driving on an ordinary street? ✔✔You must think faster and handle your car more effectively.
Why is night driving dangerous? ✔✔The distance we can see ahead is reduced.
What statement apples to all driving emergency situations? ✔✔Think before you act.
You have just left an expressway and are starting to drive on an ordinary highway. You should do what? ✔✔Check your speedometer to keep at the lower speed limit.
Your car starts to skid on a slippery road. You should..? ✔✔Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go.
Expressways have "expressway entrance lanes" (acceleration lanes) so that drivers can..? ✔✔reach the proper speed before blending with traffic.
When you drive in heavy fog during daylight hours, you should drive with your headlights on what setting? ✔✔Low beam.
When driving at night, it is most important for you to..? ✔✔Drive within the range of your headlights.
If you drive past your exit on an expressway, you should..? ✔✔Drive to the next exit and leave the expressway.
When you get ready to leave an expressway, you should begin to use your turn signal when? ✔✔
If a tire blows out, what should you do? ✔✔Hold the steering wheel firmly, and ease up on the gas.
When attempting to stop non a slippery road, whats the best action to take? ✔✔Apply the brakes in slow steady strokes.
When your right wheels run onto a soft shoulder, what is the best way to get back on the highway..? ✔✔Ease your feet off the gas and brake gently.
If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, you should first..? ✔✔Try to pump it to build up the pressure.
Motorists should be aware that all bicycles used after dark must have..? ✔✔Front headlight and red taillight.
A motorist approaching a bicyclist should..? ✔✔Exercise extreme caution.
You want to back out of your driveway You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car you should...? ✔✔Walk to the back of the car to be sure that the way is clear.
