New York Driver's Manual Flashcards

Questions and Answers

A regulation sign is normally what shape?

Rectangle (correct)

Square

Circle

Triangle

What is the normal color and shape of a warning sign?

Yellow and diamond-shaped (correct)

Green and circular

Blue and rectangular

Red and circular

What color and shape is a destination sign?

Red and circular

Yellow and diamond-shaped

Green and rectangular (correct)

Blue and square

What must you do at a stop sign?

Come to a full stop, yield the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians in or heading towards the intersection, and go when it is safe. Signup and view all the answers

What color and shape is a railroad crossing warning sign?

Yellow circle with black letters and symbols Signup and view all the answers

What must you do if you encounter a red flashing light?

Stop, yield the right-of-way, and go when safe, same as a stop sign. Signup and view all the answers

What must you do if you encounter a flashing yellow light?

Drive with caution. Signup and view all the answers

What must you do if you encounter a steady yellow light?

Be prepared to stop for the red light. Signup and view all the answers

What must you do if you encounter a red light with a green arrow?

You can go only toward the arrow and only if the intersection is clear. Signup and view all the answers

What does it indicate if an edge line angles in toward the center of the road?

It indicates that the road is narrower ahead. Signup and view all the answers

What does one broken line indicate?

You can pass other vehicles or change lanes if you can safely and not interfere with traffic. Signup and view all the answers

What does one solid line indicate?

You can pass other vehicles or change lanes, but only when necessary due to obstructions or traffic conditions. Signup and view all the answers

What do double solid lines indicate?

You cannot pass or change lanes. You cannot go across the lines except to turn left to enter or leave the highway. Signup and view all the answers

What do one solid and one broken line together indicate?

If you are on the side with the solid line, you cannot pass; if on the broken line side, you can pass if safe. Signup and view all the answers

If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no stop line, where must you stop for a red light?

At the crosswalk line. Signup and view all the answers

What type of pavement marking shows you which lane you must use for a turn?

Arrows. Signup and view all the answers

What is the hand signal for a stop?

Hand bent down. Signup and view all the answers

What is the hand signal for a right turn?

Hand bent up. Signup and view all the answers

If you reach an intersection that is not controlled at the same time as a driver on your right, who has the right-of-way?

The driver on the right. Signup and view all the answers

What must you do if you enter a road from a driveway?

You must wait for the vehicles to pass before entering the street. Signup and view all the answers

You face a green light, but traffic ahead does not allow you to travel all the way through the intersection. May you enter the intersection?

Wait until traffic ahead clears, so you do not block the intersection. Signup and view all the answers

Does a vehicle prepared to enter a traffic circle or rotary have right-of-way over vehicles already in the circle?

False Signup and view all the answers

What will you do if you hear a siren nearby but cannot see where the emergency vehicle is?

You can safely pull over to the right-side edge of the road and stop until you are sure it is not headed toward you. Signup and view all the answers

How far before a turn must you signal?

100 feet. Signup and view all the answers

When you prepare for a right turn, should you remain as close to the center of the lane as possible?

False Signup and view all the answers

Where must you position your vehicle when you prepare to make a left turn from a two-way roadway into a one-way roadway?

Approach the turn with your left wheels as close as possible to the center line and enter the left lane, to the right of the center line. Signup and view all the answers

Under most conditions, on which side can you pass another vehicle that is headed in the same direction?

On the left side. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do before you pass another vehicle?

Check for oncoming traffic and ensure it is safe to pass. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Road Signs and Signals

Regulation signs are rectangular in shape.
Warning signs are yellow, diamond-shaped, featuring black letters or symbols.
Destination signs are green, rectangular, with white letters and symbols.
Railroad crossing warning signs are yellow circles displaying black letters and symbols.

Stop and Traffic Lights

At a stop sign, come to a full stop, yielding to vehicles and pedestrians.
A red flashing light signals a full stop, similar to a stop sign.
A flashing yellow light requires cautious driving.
A steady yellow light indicates you should prepare to stop for an upcoming red light.
A red light with a green arrow allows movement only in the direction of the arrow if the intersection is clear.

Pavement Markings

An angled edge line suggests that the road narrows ahead.
A broken line signifies that it's safe to pass other vehicles or change lanes.
A solid line allows passing only when necessary due to traffic conditions or obstructions.
Double solid lines prevent passing or changing lanes; exceptions are only for turning left to enter or exit a highway.
A combination of one solid line and one broken line restricts passing if you're on the side with the solid line.

Intersection Rules

Without a stop line, stop for a red light at the crosswalk lines.
Arrows indicate which lane to use for turning.
The hand signal for a stop is the hand bent down, while a right turn is signaled by a hand bent up.
At uncontrolled intersections, if arriving simultaneously with a driver on your right, that driver has the right-of-way.

Additional Driving Regulations

Wait for vehicles to pass when entering a roadway from a driveway.
Do not block the intersection when facing a green light if traffic ahead is not clear.
In traffic circles or rotaries, yield to drivers already in the circle.
When hearing an emergency vehicle siren, safely pull over to the right and stop until assured it isn’t headed towards you.
Signal your turn at least 100 feet in advance.
For a right turn, position yourself as close to the right side of the lane as possible.
When preparing to turn left from a two-way road onto a one-way road, keep your left wheels near the center line and enter the left lane to the right of it.

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