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In the state of New York, ____ must wear seat belts in moving vehicles.
In the state of New York, ____ must wear seat belts in moving vehicles.
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You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should:
You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should:
This sign means:
This sign means:
After you have passed a vehicle moving in the same direction, it is safe to move back into the right lane:
After you have passed a vehicle moving in the same direction, it is safe to move back into the right lane:
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If you drink alcohol socially, what helps ensure safe driving?
If you drink alcohol socially, what helps ensure safe driving?
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At an intersection with stop signs on all corners, yield the right-of-way to any driver:
At an intersection with stop signs on all corners, yield the right-of-way to any driver:
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A broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line indicates that passing is:
A broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line indicates that passing is:
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A seat belt should be adjusted so that it:
A seat belt should be adjusted so that it:
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A diamond-shaped sign is a:
A diamond-shaped sign is a:
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If you need to pass behind a tractor-trailer that is backing up, you should:
If you need to pass behind a tractor-trailer that is backing up, you should:
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The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to:
The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to:
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This road sign means:
This road sign means:
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If you miss your exit on an interstate expressway:
If you miss your exit on an interstate expressway:
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You are driving in the right lane of a multilane highway and want to move into the left lane. You should:
You are driving in the right lane of a multilane highway and want to move into the left lane. You should:
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A 'No standing' sign at a certain location means:
A 'No standing' sign at a certain location means:
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When driving in traffic, it is safest to:
When driving in traffic, it is safest to:
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You come to an intersection displaying a flashing red light. You should:
You come to an intersection displaying a flashing red light. You should:
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You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:
You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:
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This sign means:
This sign means:
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Which of the following describes the thinking of defensive drivers?
Which of the following describes the thinking of defensive drivers?
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A steady green traffic light at an intersection means:
A steady green traffic light at an intersection means:
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This road sign means:
This road sign means:
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You may never park:
You may never park:
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Which of the following must you obey over the other three?
Which of the following must you obey over the other three?
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A slow-moving vehicle emblem is:
A slow-moving vehicle emblem is:
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Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:
Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:
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A person walking with a white cane or guide dog is likely to be:
A person walking with a white cane or guide dog is likely to be:
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If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is traveling in the area where you are driving, you should:
If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is traveling in the area where you are driving, you should:
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On long trips, you can prevent drowsiness by:
On long trips, you can prevent drowsiness by:
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A chemical test is used to measure:
A chemical test is used to measure:
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The center of the roadway is marked with one solid yellow line and one broken yellow line. If the broken yellow line is directly next to your traffic lane, it means:
The center of the roadway is marked with one solid yellow line and one broken yellow line. If the broken yellow line is directly next to your traffic lane, it means:
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When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line, with the broken line next to your lane, you may pass:
When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line, with the broken line next to your lane, you may pass:
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What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
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On a New York State highway where there is no posted speed limit, the fastest you may legally drive is:
On a New York State highway where there is no posted speed limit, the fastest you may legally drive is:
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To ensure that your physical condition does not cause you to drive in an unsafe manner, you should:
To ensure that your physical condition does not cause you to drive in an unsafe manner, you should:
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In which of the following situations is passing always forbidden?
In which of the following situations is passing always forbidden?
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A 'No stopping' sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:
A 'No stopping' sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:
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Drivers must yield to a pedestrian:
Drivers must yield to a pedestrian:
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When you want to overtake and pass another vehicle, you should:
When you want to overtake and pass another vehicle, you should:
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You have the right-of-way when you are:
You have the right-of-way when you are:
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You are merging onto an interstate highway. You should:
You are merging onto an interstate highway. You should:
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Road rage and aggressive driving may be reduced by:
Road rage and aggressive driving may be reduced by:
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A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:
A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:
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A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should:
A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should:
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Before you leave a parking space that is parallel to the curb, you should:
Before you leave a parking space that is parallel to the curb, you should:
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If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must:
If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must:
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You are making a left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street. When you have completed the turn, your car should be:
You are making a left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street. When you have completed the turn, your car should be:
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If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should:
If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should:
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When changing lanes, you should never:
When changing lanes, you should never:
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This sign means:
This sign means:
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A child passenger who is under the age of eight and less than ____ in height is required to be seated in an approved child safety seat while in a moving vehicle.
A child passenger who is under the age of eight and less than ____ in height is required to be seated in an approved child safety seat while in a moving vehicle.
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Minimum speed signs are designed to:
Minimum speed signs are designed to:
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Fog can greatly reduce the visibility of other vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic signals. When driving in fog, you should:
Fog can greatly reduce the visibility of other vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic signals. When driving in fog, you should:
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This sign means:
This sign means:
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When parallel parked, your vehicle may be no more than ____ from the curb.
When parallel parked, your vehicle may be no more than ____ from the curb.
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As you drive, you're required to stop your vehicle:
As you drive, you're required to stop your vehicle:
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A driver may park in a space reserved for people with disabilities if the vehicle displays the proper license plates:
A driver may park in a space reserved for people with disabilities if the vehicle displays the proper license plates:
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This sign means:
This sign means:
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When passing, you should move back into the right lane when:
When passing, you should move back into the right lane when:
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Bicyclists differ from motorists in that they aren't required to:
Bicyclists differ from motorists in that they aren't required to:
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You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car, you should:
You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car, you should:
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When passing another vehicle, you should return to your original lane when:
When passing another vehicle, you should return to your original lane when:
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When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:
When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:
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You should drive on the shoulder to pass a car:
You should drive on the shoulder to pass a car:
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As your speed increases, it is important to:
As your speed increases, it is important to:
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A stop sign is shaped like a(n):
A stop sign is shaped like a(n):
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You are driving along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should:
You are driving along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should:
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Fatigue increases the risk of:
Fatigue increases the risk of:
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When a school bus is stopped ahead on your side of the road with its red lights flashing, you must:
When a school bus is stopped ahead on your side of the road with its red lights flashing, you must:
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This sign means:
This sign means:
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A five-ounce glass of wine contains the same amount of alcohol as:
A five-ounce glass of wine contains the same amount of alcohol as:
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What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?
What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?
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This sign means:
This sign means:
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This sign is used to prevent:
This sign is used to prevent:
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If you have a sudden tire blowout:
If you have a sudden tire blowout:
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You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:
You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:
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If you see an edge line that angles inward on a road, it means:
If you see an edge line that angles inward on a road, it means:
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A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in to the left. That shows that:
A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in to the left. That shows that:
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If traffic prevents you from crossing all the way across a set of railroad tracks, you may proceed only when:
If traffic prevents you from crossing all the way across a set of railroad tracks, you may proceed only when:
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You may cross a single solid white line on the highway:
You may cross a single solid white line on the highway:
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You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by:
You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by:
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What happens if you refuse to take a chemical test?
What happens if you refuse to take a chemical test?
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When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:
When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:
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Stopping distances and severity of crashes:
Stopping distances and severity of crashes:
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If one of your tires blows out as you are driving, you should:
If one of your tires blows out as you are driving, you should:
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An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:
An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:
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Motorists should be aware that all bicycles used after dark must have:
Motorists should be aware that all bicycles used after dark must have:
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The risk of hydroplaning can be reduced by driving:
The risk of hydroplaning can be reduced by driving:
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Which of the following signs is rectangular?
Which of the following signs is rectangular?
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Which of the following are used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning?
Which of the following are used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning?
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This sign means:
This sign means:
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A person's ability to drive can be impaired by:
A person's ability to drive can be impaired by:
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Seat belts are most effective when they are worn by:
Seat belts are most effective when they are worn by:
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When driving on wet pavement, it's important to remember:
When driving on wet pavement, it's important to remember:
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This sign means:
This sign means:
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You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:
You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:
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On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street:
On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street:
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What might happen when alcohol is combined with another drug?
What might happen when alcohol is combined with another drug?
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Texting while driving is:
Texting while driving is:
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You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:
You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:
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Study Notes
Passing and Yielding Rules
- Passing is forbidden if the vehicle ahead is stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- Drivers must yield to pedestrians regardless of the pedestrian's behavior or location on the road.
- When overtaking, always signal and ensure it is safe before passing.
Traffic Signs and Regulations
- A "No stopping" sign permits stopping only to avoid traffic conflict.
- Minimum speed signs are designed to keep traffic flowing smoothly.
- An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle indicates it is a slow-moving vehicle.
Intersections and Lane Changes
- At uncontrolled intersections, be prepared to yield to other vehicles.
- You must return to your lane once you can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
- When changing lanes, avoid abrupt movements and check your blind spot.
Emergency and Safety Protocols
- Do not cross railroad tracks unless there is room for your entire vehicle on the other side.
- Yield to emergency vehicles with sirens and flashing lights by pulling to the right and stopping.
- In case of a tire blowout, steer straight and gradually slow down.
Driving Under Adverse Conditions
- Driving in fog necessitates caution, reduced speed, and the use of low beam headlights.
- On wet pavement, remember it is slippery after rain starts, and give extra stopping distance.
Alcohol and Impairment
- Alcohol severely impairs both driving skills and judgment; avoid driving after drinking.
- The effects of alcohol may be enhanced when combined with other drugs.
- Both drivers and all passengers must wear seatbelts in moving vehicles in New York.
Child Safety and Passenger Regulations
- Children under eight and less than 4 feet 9 inches must be secured in an approved child safety seat.
- Parking spaces designated for individuals with disabilities require the proper license plates and the disabled person to be present.
Special Considerations for Bicycles and Pedestrians
- Bicyclists after dark must have a front headlight and a red taillight.
- Always yield to pedestrians using a white cane or guide dog at all times.
General Driving Practices
- Allow extra time for travel to reduce road rage and aggressive driving.
- Increase following distance when being tailgated, ensuring you have time to react to sudden stops.
- Look further ahead on a freeway than on city streets to identify potential hazards.
Multifaceted Traffic Signs and Markings
- A solid white line on the right edge indicates the road is narrowing; proceed with caution.
- Traffic entering from another road requires you to allow additional space for merging safely.
Legal Considerations
- Texting while driving is illegal.
- Refusal to take a chemical test results in the loss of your driver's license.### Road Regulations
- No parking is allowed from either direction where indicated; parking is permitted next to a broken yellow line.
- A "No standing" sign allows temporary stops for picking up or discharging passengers only.
Safety Practices
- Seat belts must be snugly buckled across the hips and lower abdomen for safety.
- To avoid hydroplaning, maintain tire health, reduce speed on wet roads, and be cautious of standing water.
Traffic Signs
- Diamond-shaped signs indicate road hazards, while different shapes denote various road conditions (e.g., T intersections).
- A steady green light means proceed through the intersection if clear, while a flashing yellow light indicates to proceed with caution.
Vehicle Interactions
- When behind a backing tractor-trailer, wait for it to stop before passing to ensure safety.
- Always signal and check mirrors before changing lanes to avoid collisions.
Highway Behavior
- If missing an exit on the interstate, take the next available exit instead of making illegal maneuvers like U-turns or backing up.
- It’s safest to drive with the flow of traffic rather than exceeding or falling significantly below it.
Emergency Vehicles
- Give way to emergency vehicles by allowing them a clear path if they are nearby.
Driver Awareness
- Stay attentive during long drives by taking breaks at regular intervals to combat drowsiness.
- Understand that drinking coffee does not reduce blood alcohol concentration; it has no effect on sobriety.
Passing and Lane Usage
- When a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line are present, you can pass only if the broken line is next to your lane and it’s clear.
- Always maintain a clear line of sight and check for surrounding traffic when waiting for a left turn.
Driving Conditions
- A slow-moving vehicle is indicated by a triangular orange emblem for safety awareness on the road.
Compliance and Enforcement
- Obey police officers over traffic signals, indicating their authority in directing traffic.
Health and Driving
- Regular physical exams and being aware of the effects of any medication are crucial for safe driving.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards based on the New York State DMV rules. This quiz covers critical situations like passing rules and stopping regulations. Perfect for anyone preparing for the DMV test in New York.
