Traffic Safety Regulations and Practices

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On a New York State highway where there is no posted speed limit, the fastest you may legally drive is:

  • 45 MPH
  • 65 MPH
  • 55 MPH (correct)
  • 75 MPH

What are minimum speed signs designed to do?

To keep traffic flowing smoothly.

How can you prevent drowsiness on long trips?

Stopping at regular intervals for a rest.

What is one of the rules of defensive driving?

<p>Stay alert and keep your eyes moving.</p> Signup and view all the answers

You should remain polite to aggressive drivers.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a safe speed to drive depend on?

<p>Weather and road conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when you see signs that warn 'lane closed ahead'?

<p>Merge your vehicle into the correct lane when it is safe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?

<p>Be prepared to yield the right of way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following may describe a work zone sign?

<p>Diamond-shaped with black letters on an orange background (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can seat belts be most effective for?

<p>Passengers and the driver whenever they are in the car.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is true of work zones?

<p>Rear-end collisions are the most common type of crash in work zones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Speed Limits and Regulations

  • Maximum legal speed on New York State highways without posted limits is 55 MPH.
  • Minimum speed signs maintain consistent traffic flow.

Safe Driving Practices

  • To prevent drowsiness on long trips, take regular breaks for rest.
  • A safe driving speed is contingent on weather and road conditions.
  • Stay alert and keep your eyes moving as part of defensive driving.

Aggressive Driving and Road Rage

  • Always remain polite when interacting with aggressive drivers.
  • If confronted by aggressive driving, be ready to yield the right of way.

Work Zone Awareness

  • "Lane closed ahead" signs indicate potential work zones; safely merge when necessary.
  • Work zone signs are typically diamond-shaped with black lettering on an orange background.
  • Rear-end collisions are the most frequent type of accident occurring in work zones.

Seat Belt Safety

  • Seat belts are most effective in preventing injuries when worn by both the driver and all passengers.

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