New York DMV Test Flashcards

Questions and Answers

The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. What does this hand signal mean?

Accelerate

Turn left

Turn right

Stop (correct)

You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. What should you do?

Wait for a green light

Signal and turn

Signal and keep your wheels straight (correct)

Turn right instead

The driver's left hand and arm are extended upward. What does this hand signal mean?

Turn left

Turn right (correct)

Slow down

Stop

When do you have the right-of-way?

When you are in a traffic circle Signup and view all the answers

When you want to make a right turn, where should your car be positioned?

Close to the right side of the street Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?

Vehicle on the left Signup and view all the answers

You must yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle when you are?

Turning left Signup and view all the answers

When you come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic, what should you do?

Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through Signup and view all the answers

You drive along a street and hear a siren while 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 Signup and view all the answers

When you want to turn right at the next intersection, when should you begin to use your turn signal?

At least 100 feet before the turn Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when making a left turn from a two-way street into a one-way street?

Complete the turn in the left lane Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when entering a roadway from a private road?

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What does a rectangular-shaped sign usually indicate?

Speed limit sign Signup and view all the answers

What shape is a road hazard sign?

Diamond Signup and view all the answers

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 which tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway?

Green with white letters. Signup and view all the answers

What does a stop sign mean?

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

When may you cross a double solid yellow line?

To turn into a driveway Signup and view all the answers

When may you cross a single solid white line in the highway?

When traffic conditions require Signup and view all the answers

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

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, crosswalk, but no stop line, where must you stop?

Before the crosswalk Signup and view all the answers

What should you do at an intersection that has a flashing red light?

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

What is used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning?

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

You may not cross a single broken white (or yellow) line when?

When it 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, when can you 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 toward 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

Study Notes

Hand Signals and Turns

Extending the left arm downward signals the driver plans to stop.
When waiting to complete a left turn in an intersection, signal and keep wheels straight.
Extending the left arm upward indicates the driver intends to turn right.

Right-of-Way Rules

Right-of-way is granted when already in a traffic circle.
When two vehicles from different highways enter an intersection simultaneously, the vehicle on the left must yield.
Yield the right-of-way when turning left.

Stay out of an intersection if it is blocked by traffic until it's clear.
For a left turn at an intersection with heavy oncoming traffic, wait in the center until it’s safe.

Emergency Vehicle Protocol

Upon hearing a siren and not seeing the emergency vehicle, pull to the curb and look for the vehicle.

Signaling and Lane Changes

Use your turn signal at least 100 feet before making a right turn.
After completing a left turn from a two-way street into a one-way street, position your car in the left lane.

Roadway Entry Procedures

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and traffic when entering a roadway from a private road.

Traffic Sign Colors and Meanings

A red and white triangular sign indicates to slow down and prepare to stop.
Rectangular signs are typically speed limit signs.
Diamond-shaped signs warn of road hazards with yellow backgrounds and black symbols.

Signage for Hazards and Distances

Warning signs indicating hazards ahead feature black letters or symbols on a yellow background.
Green signs with white letters indicate the distance to the next highway exit.

Traffic Control Regulations

A stop sign requires a full stop before proceeding safely.
Obey directions given by a policeman over other traffic signals and signs.

Traffic Light and Lane Usage

As a traffic light changes from green to yellow, be prepared to stop.
You can cross a double solid yellow line to turn into a driveway; crossing a single solid white line is permissible if traffic conditions require it.

Traffic Lights

A traffic light with a green arrow and a red light permits driving only in the direction of the green arrow.
A flashing yellow light means proceed with caution.
At a flashing red light, come to a full stop and proceed when safe.

Lane Markings

White arrows in lanes direct drivers into the correct turning lanes.
Do not cross a single broken line if it disrupts traffic flow.
A solid yellow line with a broken line on your side permits passing if the road is clear.
A slanted solid white line indicates the road is narrowing.

Railroad Crossing Regulations

School buses and passenger buses carrying passengers must stop at all railroad crossings.

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This quiz features French flashcards designed to help you prepare for the New York DMV test. Each card presents a driving signal or rule, along with its meaning. Perfect for French speakers looking to get their driver's license in New York.

New York DMV Test Flashcards - French