New York State Driver's Manual Practice Quiz Review

A comprehensive set of vocabulary and rules flashcards based on driver's education quiz results covering chapters 4 through 11.

Police officer

The authority you must obey even if their signals conflict with a stop sign, traffic light, or other traffic control device.

Yellow traffic light

Indicates that as you near an intersection, you should be prepared to stop before the intersection.

Stop sign at crosswalk (no stop line)

The location where you must come to a complete stop before entering the intersection.

White arrows

Markings used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning.

Single broken white or yellow line

A road marking you may not cross when doing so would interfere with traffic.

Solid yellow line and broken yellow line

A marking indicating you may pass other vehicles if the broken line is on your side and traffic is clear.

Slanting solid white line on right edge

A road marking that shows the road ahead will get narrower.

Waiting for a left turn

The situation where you should signal and keep your wheels straight while in the intersection.

Hand signal: Left arm and hand extended downward

Indicator that the driver plans to stop.

Hand signal: Left hand and arm extended upward

Indicator that the driver plans to turn right.

Traffic Circle Right-of-Way

You have the right of way when you are already in the circle.

Right turn position

The car must be close to the right side of the street when beginning this maneuver.

Left turn at green light with heavy oncoming traffic

You should wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.

Intersection Yield Rule

When two vehicles enter from different highways at the same time, the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

Left turn yielding

You must yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle when performing this maneuver.

Blocked intersection

A situation where you should stay out of the intersection until you can pass through completely.

Emergency vehicle siren

Upon hearing this, you should pull to the curb and look to see if the vehicle is on your street.

Turn signal requirement

You should begin to signal at least $100\,\text{feet}$ before you turn.

Left turn from two-way to one-way street

After completing this turn, your car should be in the left lane of the street.

Private road entry

The situation where you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.

Move Over Law

Requires every driver to exercise care and, if possible, move out of the lane closest to an authorized emergency or hazard vehicle with activated lights.

Stopped school bus with flashing red lights

A situation where you may not pass the vehicle from either direction.

Passing on the right

Permitted if the vehicle ahead is waiting to turn left.

Being passed by another vehicle

You should slow down slightly and stay in your lane to assist the other driver.

Passing direction

In general, you should pass vehicles going in the same direction on the left.

Forbidden passing

A situation where the vehicle ahead is stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

Returning to right lane after passing

You should do this once you see the front bumper of the other car in your mirror.

3-lane expressway passing

Passing on the right is allowed if no signs forbid it and the way is clear.

"No standing" sign

Means you may stop temporarily only to pick up or discharge passengers.

"No parking" sign

Means you may stop temporarily only to load or unload passengers.

"No stopping" sign

Means you may stop only to avoid conflict with other traffic or if directed by a policeman.

Parallel parking completion

On a level street, you should straighten your front wheels and leave room between cars.

Traffic side exit

You may get out of the car on this side when you will not interfere with oncoming vehicles.

Leaving a parallel parking space

You should look for traffic by turning your head before moving.

Parking for people with disabilities

Allowed only if the vehicle has appropriate plates and is carrying the disabled person named on the registration.

Non-disabled driver in disabled space

Prohibited from parking, stopping, or standing in the reserved space.

Minimum speed signs

Designed to keep traffic flowing smoothly.

New York State unposted speed limit

The legal limit is $55\,\text{mph}$ unless otherwise posted.

Defensive driving rule

A core principle is to stay alert and keep your eyes moving.

Safe driving speed

A speed that depends on current weather and road conditions.

Seat belt effectiveness

Most effective when worn by both passengers and the driver whenever they are in the car.

Preventing drowsiness

Stopping at regular intervals for a rest on long trips.

Aggressive driver confrontation

You should be prepared to yield the right of way and remain polite.

Work zone safety

Rear-end collisions are the most common type of crash in these areas.

Work zone sign description

Typically an orange diamond with black letters.

Alcohol and driving

Harms both driving skills and judgment; combines with other drugs to multiply effects.

Blood alcohol content (BAC) factors

Depends on amount consumed, weight, and time, but not on physical fitness.

Chemical test refusal

Will result in your driver license being taken away.

Reducing BAC

The only effective way is to allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol.

Legal BAC limit

In New York, the threshold is $0.08\%$.

Breathalyzer

A specific test used to measure a person's blood alcohol content.

Leaving an expressway

You should begin to signal $100\,\text{feet}$ before the exit ramp.

Tire blowout

The proper response is to hold the steering wheel firmly and ease up on the gas.

Stopping on slippery roads

The best action is to apply the brakes in slow, steady strokes.

Soft shoulder recovery

Ease your foot off the gas and brake gently to get back on the highway.

Brake pedal failure

If it suddenly sinks to the floor, first try to pump it to build up pressure.

Reducing headlight glare

Look to the lower right side of your lane when an approaching car has bright lights.

Short entrance lane

Wait for a large gap in traffic, then speed up quickly to enter the flow.

Slow moving vehicle emblem

A triangular orange sign placed on the back of the vehicle.

Bicycles after dark

Requirement to have a front headlight and a red taillight.

Backing out of a driveway

You should walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear before moving.