DMV New York Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does a red and white triangular sign at an intersection mean?

Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. (correct)

Look both ways as you cross the intersection.

Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.

Always come to a full stop at the intersection.

What does a rectangular-shaped sign usually indicate?

School crossing sign. (correct)

Stop sign. (correct)

Speed limit sign. (correct)

Railroad crossing sign. (correct)

What does a diamond-shaped sign indicate?

Road hazard sign. (correct)

School crossing sign.

Interstate route sign.

Speed limit sign.

What are the colors of the warning signs that indicate hazards ahead?

Black letters or symbols on a yellow background. Signup and view all the answers

What are the colors of a sign that tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway?

Green with white letters. Signup and view all the answers

What does a red six-sided figure with white letters indicate?

Come to a full stop, then go when it is safe to do so. Signup and view all the answers

What does a yellow circle with a black X and two capital R's warn you of?

A railroad crossing. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following must you obey over the other three?

A policeman. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

You may cross a double solid yellow line:

Under no conditions. Signup and view all the answers

You may cross a single solid white line in the highway:

If traffic conditions require. Signup and view all the answers

What does a traffic light with a green arrow and a red light mean?

You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow. Signup and view all the answers

What does a flashing yellow light mean?

Proceed with caution. Signup and view all the answers

At an intersection with a stop sign and crosswalk but no stop line, where must you stop?

Before the crosswalk. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when you arrive at an intersection with a flashing red light?

Come to a full stop, then go when safe to do so. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is used to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning?

White arrows in the middle of the lanes. Signup and view all the answers

When may you not cross a single broken white (or yellow) line?

When to do so would interfere with traffic. Signup and view all the answers

When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line on your side, you may pass:

If traffic is clear. Signup and view all the answers

What does a solid white line on the right edge of the highway slant in towards your left indicate?

The road will get narrower. Signup and view all the answers

What vehicles must stop at all railroad crossings?

School buses and passenger buses carrying passengers. Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals?

Slow down and be prepared to stop. Signup and view all the answers

If traffic prevents you from crossing all the way over a set of railroad tracks, you may proceed only when:

There is room for your vehicle on the other side. Signup and view all the answers

If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must:

Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed. Signup and view all the answers

You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:

Under no circumstances. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Traffic Signs and Their Meanings

A red and white triangular sign indicates to slow down and prepare to stop if necessary at intersections.
Rectangular-shaped signs include school crossings, railroad crossings, stop signs, and speed limit indicators.
Diamond-shaped signs typically warn of road hazards.
Warning signs indicating hazards ahead, such as curves, are yellow with black letters or symbols.

Sign Colors and Their Functions

Distance to the next exit on a highway is indicated by green signs with white letters.
A red octagonal sign means come to a full stop before proceeding when safe.
A yellow circular sign with a black X warns of an approaching railroad crossing.

Traffic Light Regulations

A green arrow alongside a red light allows driving only in the direction of the green arrow.
A flashing yellow light means proceed with caution.
At intersections with stop signs and no stop line, you must stop before the crosswalk.

Crossing Lines and Lanes

Double solid yellow lines cannot be crossed under any conditions.
Single solid white lines can be crossed if traffic conditions require it.
A solid yellow line with a broken yellow line means passing is allowed on the side with the broken line.

Railroad Crossing Protocol

School buses and certain passenger buses must stop at all railroad crossings.
Approach railroad crossings without signals by slowing down and being prepared to stop.
Do not cross if unable to clear the railroad tracks; proceed only when safe.

Important Actions at Intersections

If a traffic light changes from green to yellow, prepare to stop before the intersection.
A flashing red light means to come to a full stop and proceed only when safe.
White arrows in the middle of lanes direct drivers into the correct turning lanes.

Special Considerations

Crossing gates at railroad crossings should never be driven around or beneath when being lowered or raised.
Only pass a vehicle across railroad tracks when there is enough room on the other side.
A solid white line slanting toward the left indicates that the road narrows ahead.

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