Question 1
What should you do if a vehicle is approaching head-on in your lane?
A
Pull over to the left and use your emergency lights to stop the other driver.
B
Decrease speed, pull over to the right and sound your horn to warn the other driver.
C
Turn off the ignition if your vehicle has power steering.
No explanation available.
Question 2
Two motorcyclists are allowed to:
A
ride side-by-side in a single lane.
B
share the lane with another vehicle.
C
race on empty roads.
No explanation available.
Question 3
You hear a siren close by but can not see where the emergency vehicle is. What do you do?
A
Keep driving until you are sure the emergency vehicle is headed toward you.
B
Stop immediately and activate your emergency flashers.
C
Pull over to the right side of the road and stop until you are sure the emergency vehicle is not headed toward you.
No explanation available.
Question 4
Can you receive a ticket for disobeying directions given by a flagger?
A
No, flaggers are not law enforcement officers.
B
Yes, but only if there are no road signs.
C
No, a flagger does not have the same authority as a sign.
D
Yes, flaggers have the same authority as a sign.
No explanation available.
Question 5
At a stop sign there is no stop line or crosswalk. You must stop:
A
before you enter the intersection.
B
at the next crosswalk.
C
after you enter the intersection, if you have a clear view of traffic on the intersecting roadway.
No explanation available.
Question 6
To drive defensively, you must:
A
avoid scanning the road ahead.
B
keep one hand on the steering wheel.
C
keep your eyes moving.
No explanation available.
Question 7
This sign warns drivers that:
A
they must turn either to the right or left.
B
there is a double curve ahead.
C
there is a winding road ahead.
No explanation available.
Question 8
A bicycle used at night must have a headlight visible from at least _____ ahead.
A
200 feet
B
100 feet
C
500 feet
D
1000 feet
No explanation available.
Question 9
This sign means:
A
Narrow bridge ahead. Slow down and drive with caution.
B
Do not to enter if your vehicle is taller than the height listed on the sign.
C
No passing zone ahead.
No explanation available.
Question 10
You can reduce the chance of a collision with a large vehicle if you:
A
delay near it.
B
cut abruptly in front of it.
C
pay close attention to the turn signals.
No explanation available.
Question 11
If you remain in the back blind spot of a large vehicle:
A
you increase the chance of a crash.
B
the large vehicle will take much longer to stop.
C
you can reduce fuel consumption.
No explanation available.
Question 12
A flashing red light means:
A
The same as a STOP sign.
B
The light will soon change to steady red.
C
Drive with caution.
No explanation available.
Question 13
What is the most important rule to remember in any emergency?
A
Do not panic.
B
Run away.
C
Call the police.
No explanation available.
Question 14
Driving within the range” of your headlights means:
A
Driving at a speed that allows you to stop within the distance covered by your headlights.
B
Always obeying the posted speed limit at night.
C
Using your headlights on narrow roads with many curves.
D
Using your headlights at night, as required by the law.
No explanation available.
Question 15
For a second Zero Tolerance violation, the driver license will be:
A
be revoked for at least 18 months or until the driver reaches 18, whichever is longer.
B
revoked for at least two years.
C
revoked for at least one year or until the driver reaches 21, whichever is longer.
D
suspended for 1 year.
No explanation available.
Question 16
This sign indicates the _______________ vehicles can safely travel in this area.
A
suggested speed
B
maximum speed
C
minimum speed
No explanation available.
Question 17
What does this road sign indicate?
A
Drivers have the right of way over bikes turning left.
B
Vehicles turning left must yield to bikes entering a right turn lane.
C
Motor vehicles entering an exclusive right-turn lane must weave across bicycle traffic in bicycle lanes.
No explanation available.
Question 18
When a stopped school bus flashes its red lights, drivers should stop at least ___ feet away from the bus.
A
50
B
30
C
20
D
5
No explanation available.
Question 19
The sign in the picture:
A
shows the highest speed drivers can travel at the exit of the intersection.
B
is used to advise motorists of the appropriate ramp speed at the highway exit point.
C
indicates the minimum ramp speed at the highway exit point.
No explanation available.
Question 20
The NYS law requires drivers to use their headlights:
A
from one-half hour after the sun sets to one-half hour before the sun rises.
B
when visibility is less than 1,000 feet.
C
when they use their windshield wipers to clear rain, fog or snow.
D
All of the above.
No explanation available.
Question 21
Aggressive driving includes:
A
quick lane changes without a signal.
B
chasing or challenging other drivers.
C
All of the above.
No explanation available.
Question 22
When drivers come to this sign, they must:
A
be ready to stop at the stop sign.
B
warn other drivers that a stop sign is ahead.
C
brake sharply and come to a complete stop.
No explanation available.
Question 23
Low beam headlights must be turned on:
A
when driving between sunset and sunrise.
B
during the twilight hours between full night and sunrise.
C
during any rain, fog or smoke.
D
All of the above.
No explanation available.
Question 24
A thumping sound can be a warning:
A
that a tire blowout is about to occur.
B
of a steering failure.
C
of a brake failure.
No explanation available.
Question 25
If your car goes into water, you should:
A
wait for water to rush in and let it out in small breaths through your nose.
B
call the fire department immediately.
C
remove yourself before it starts to sink.
No explanation available.
Question 26
What does a flashing yellow light mean?
A
The same thing as a stop sign.
B
Drivers may move forward with caution.
C
All of the above.
No explanation available.
Question 27
After parking, are you allowed to open a door on the road side of your vehicle?
A
Yes, always.
B
Yes, but only if it does not interfere with bicyclists and other traffic.
C
No, never.
No explanation available.
Question 28
Does a vehicle prepared to enter a traffic circle or rotary have right-of-way over vehicles in the circle?
A
Yes, but only if they are entering the rotary from the right lane.
B
No. Vehicles already in the circle have the right-of-way.
C
Only if the light is green.
D
Yes.
No explanation available.
Question 29
In New York City, unless a sign that permits it is posted:
A
you must not yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
B
you are not allowed to stop at a red light.
C
you are not allowed to turn on a red light.
D
you must not make a right turn at a steady green light.
No explanation available.
Question 30
What is the most difficult season in which to drive?
A
Fall
B
Spring
C
Winter
D
Summer
No explanation available.
Question 31
When you make a left turn from a two-way road into a one-way road, you must make the turn ______ you reach the center of the intersection and turn into the _____ lane of the road you enter.
A
after; left
B
before; right
C
before; left
D
after; right
No explanation available.
Question 32
Under the New York State occupant restraint law:
A
seat belt use is required in taxis and emergency vehicles.
B
the driver is responsible for making sure that each passenger under 16 are buckled up when required.
C
if a vehicle is driven by a person with a Class-DJ learner permit, passengers 16 or older in must wear a seat belt.
D
None of the above.
No explanation available.
Question 33
What does a NO STANDING sign mean?
A
Drivers can not stand in front of parked vehicles.
B
Vehicles can stop only to obey a traffic sign, signal or officer.
C
Drivers must discharge passengers before leaving.
D
Drivers can only make a temporary stop to load or drop off passengers.
No explanation available.
Question 34
Which of the following is true about roundabouts?
A
They slow vehicle speed.
B
They enhance the driving experience.
C
Roundabouts are also called 'open intersections' or 'uncontrolled intersections'.
D
They give drivers less time to judge.
No explanation available.
Question 35
You are convicted of Driving While Ability Impaired as a first offense. Which of the following potential consequences do you face?
A
up to 15 days in jail.
B
90-day suspension.
C
a fine of between $300 and $500.
D
All of the above.
No explanation available.
Question 36
A BAC of more than ___ percent is legal evidence that you are impaired.
A
0.008
B
0.08
C
0.05
D
0.18
No explanation available.
Question 37
New York State requires seat belt use:
A
by passengers 16 or older.
B
by adults, and seat belts, booster seats or child safety seats for children.
C
by the driver and front-seat passengers under 16.
D
None of the above.
No explanation available.
Question 38
This is:
A
a side road sign.
B
a merging traffic sign.
C
a right curve sign.
No explanation available.
Question 39
The sample route signs, left to right, are for:
A
interstate, state, and U.S. routes.
B
state, U.S., and interstate routes.
C
state, interstate and U.S. routes.
D
U.S., state and interstate routes.
No explanation available.
Question 40
Personal vehicles driven by volunteer firefighters responding to alarms are allowed to display:
A
a fire brigade badge (fire-proof).
B
red lights
C
blue lights
D
a special firefighters sticker.
No explanation available.
Question 41
What should drivers do in case of a brake failure?
A
Shift to a lower gear.
B
Tie a white cloth on the left door handle.
C
Brake lightly.
No explanation available.
Question 42
What color and shape is a railroad crossing warning sign?
A
Yellow, diamond.
B
White, rectangle.
C
Yellow, round.
D
Yellow, X-shaped.
No explanation available.
Question 43
You can not make a U-turn near the top of a hill or another location where other drivers can not see your vehicle from ___ feet away in either direction.
A
200
B
50
C
500
D
100
No explanation available.
Question 44
A steady yellow light means:
A
Be prepared to stop for the red light.
B
Drive with caution.
C
Be prepared to go. The light will soon be green.
No explanation available.
Question 45
Blind spots around a large vehicle are _________________ than the blind spots around a car.
A
larger and deeper
B
less dangerous
C
narrower and shorter
No explanation available.
Question 46
How can you prevent fatigue on a long trip?
A
Plan to drive long trips with a companion.
B
Get enough sleep.
C
All of the above.
No explanation available.
Question 47
In New York State, you can be arrested for driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of ___ percent or more.
A
0.008
B
0.08
C
0.18
D
0.8
No explanation available.
Question 48
A BAC of ___ percent or more is evidence of aggravated driving while intoxicated.
A
0.08
B
0.18
C
0.8
D
0.25
No explanation available.
Question 49
What type of pavement marking shows you which lane you must use for a turn?
A
Edge line
B
Diamond
C
Crosswalk Lines
D
Arrows
No explanation available.
Question 50
If you hear an emergency vehicle heading toward your vehicle from __________, you must pull over immediately to the right edge of the road and stop.
A
behind
B
any direction
C
the right
D
the left
No explanation available.