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A "no parking" sign at a certain location means

You may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers

A "no standing" sign at a certain location means...

You may stop temporarily to pickup or discharge passengers

A "no stopping" sign means that, unless directed to do so by a policeman, you may stop only

To avoid conflict with other traffic

• means you can stop only to obey a traffic sign, signal or officer or to prevent conflicts with other vehicles.

A bicyclist differs from a motorist in that he isn't required to

Insure the bicycle

A blind person legally has the right-of-way when crossing the street when he is...

Led by a guide dog or using a white or metallic cane

A chemical test is used to measure...

Blood Alcohol Content

A diamond-shaped sign is a

-Road Hazard Sign

-Diamond/ Pennant shaped signs are warning signs and usually yellow with black letters

A driver may park in a space reserved for people with disabilities if the vehicle displays license plates for the disabled

And is carrying the disabled person named on the registration

A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should

Read the labels on the drug before driving

A motorist approaching a bicyclist should

Exercise extreme caution

A motorist should know that a bicyclist operating on a roadway must

Ride on the right side of the road

A rectangular-shaped sign is

-Speed Limit Sign

-Rectangular shaped signs are regulation signs

-Think REC/ REG

A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means...

Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary

-Referencing a yield sign

-Be prepared to stop and yield the right of way

-Come to a FULL stop when traffic requires it

A safe speed to drive your car...

Depends on the weather and road conditions

A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in towards your left. That shows that...

The road will get narrower

-An edge line that angles toward the center of the road shows that the road is narrower ahead.

A traffic light which has a green arrow and a red light means that

You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow

After you have parallel parked, how near to the curb must your vehicle be

Your wheels must be no more than ONE FOOT from the curb.

After you have passed a car you should return to the right lane when you...

See the front bumper of the other car in your mirror

An intersection has a stop sign, crosswalk, but no stop line. You must stop...

Before the crosswalk

-If there is no stop line or crosswalk, you must stop before you enter the intersection,

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

Assuming that the street is level, what should you do after you have finished parallel parking in a space between two other cars...

Straighten your front wheels and leave room between cars

Before you leave a parking space which is parallel to the curb you should

Look for traffic by turning your head

Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on each of the following except..

How physically fit you are

-It does depend on your body weight; how much you drink; and how much time passes between drinks

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Under no circumstances

Drinking alcohol and driving is...

A serious traffic safety problem

Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol...

Has no effect on blood alcohol content

Expressways have "expressway entrance lanes" (acceleration lanes) so that drivers can..

Reach the proper speed before blending with traffic

If a tire blows out, the proper thing to do is...

Hold the steering wheel firmly, and ease up on the gas

-Slowly take your foot off the gas pedal

If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must

Not cross the tracks until the train until the train has completely passed

If there is no posted speed limit, what is the fastest you can legally drive in New York City?

25 mph

If traffic prevents you from crossing all the way across a set of railroad tracks, you may proceed only when...

There is room for your vehicle on the other side

If you are parked parallel to the curb, you may get out of the car on the traffic side

When you won't interfere with oncoming vehicles

If you drink alcohol socially, what helps insure safe driving...?

Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking

If you drive past your exit on an expressway, you should

Drive to the next exit and leave the expressway

If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, you should first..

Try and pump it to build up the pressure

In a parking space reserved for people with disabilities, a non-disabled driver

May neither park, stop nor stand

In general, you should pass vehicles going in the same direction as you are going

-On the left

-When we are allowed to pass other vehicles, we usually pass other vehicles on the left.

In this state, what BAC (blood alcohol content) is evidence of intoxication...

0.08%

In which of the following situations is passing always forbidden...

The vehicle ahead is stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk

-You must never pass a vehicle that has stopped at a crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to go across.

Minimum speed signs are designed to...

Keep traffic flowing smoothly

Motorists should be aware that all bicycles used after dark must have

Motorists should be aware that all bicycles used after dark must have

Night driving is dangerous because...

The distance we can see ahead is reduced

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

55

-If no limit is posted, drive no more than 55 mph

On a road which has no sidewalks a pedestrian should walk on the

Side of the road facing oncoming traffic

On average, the human body can dispose of the alcohol in 12 ounces of beer in about...

One hour

On long trips you can prevent drowsiness by

Stopping at regular intervals for rest

One of the rules of defensive driving is...

Stay alert and keep your eyes moving

People driving under the influence of alcohol are...

Everyone's problem whether they drink or not

Seat belts can be most effective as injury preventive devices when they are worn by

Passengers and the driver whenever they are in the car

The car behind you begins to pass you. You should...

Slow down slightly and stay in your lane

-Basically decrease your speed slightly and keep to the right --> when the vehicle has safely passed and is ahead of you--> continue your normal speed.

The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to...

Stop

The driver's left hand and arm are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to...

Turn right

-Think hand is upward--> in the form of a RIGHT angle

This sign is a warning that you are approaching

A railroad crossing

What are the colors of a sign which tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway?

Green with white letters

-This is called a destination sign which shows the direction and distance to locations.

What are the colors of the warning signs that indicate hazards ahead, such as curves in the road or narrow bridges?

Black letters or symbols on a yellow background

What are the consequences that can result from driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs?

Possible Imprisonment; A mandatory fine; Driver's License Revocation

What does a "slow moving vehicle" emblem look like?

A triangular orange sign

What does a flashing yellow light mean?

Proceed with caution

What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?

It harms both driving skills and judgement

What does it mean when a school bus is stopped and its red lights are flashing?

You may not pass while the red lights are flashing

-You should stop at least 20 feet (6 m) away from the bus--> traffic in either direction must stop before it reaches the bus

What does this road sign mean?

Come to a full stop, and proceed when it is safe to do so

-Stop Sign

What effect does drinking alcohol and taking a prescription drug or over the counter medicine have?

The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol

What effect might alcohol and another drug have when combined in your blood?

Increases the effect of both

What happens to your driver's license if you refuse to take a chemical test (breath or blood)?

Your driver's license will be taken away

What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals (such as lights or crossing gates)?

Slow down and be prepared to stop

What is the only effective way to reduce your blood alcohol content (BAC)?

Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol

What kinds of drugs, other than alcohol, can affect your driving ability?

Allergy medication; Marijuana; A cold remedy

What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic

-A vehicle that enters a roadway from a driveway, alley, private road, or another place that is not a roadway, MUST stop and yield the right-of-way to traffic on the roadway and to pedestrians

What vehicles must stop at all railroad crossings?

School buses and passenger buses carrying passengers

When attempting to stop on a slippery road, the best action to take is to..?

Apply the brakes in slow, steady strokes

When driving at night, it is most important for you to..?

Drive within the range of your headlights

When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line on your side you may pass..

If traffic is clear

-On the side with the broken line--> you can pass when it is safe to do so and it won't interfere with traffic

-On the side with the solid line-->CANNOT pass UNLESS to make a left turn into a driveway

When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way....the vehicle on the left/ vehicle on the right/ Neither/ Either vehicle?

Vehicle on the left

When you drive at night you can reduce the problem of glare from the headlights of an approaching car by..?

Looking to the lower right side of the right lane

When you drive in heavy fog during daylight hours you should drive with your

Headlights on low beam

When you get ready to leave an expressway, you should begin to use your turn signal

100 feet before the exit ramp

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

No. As you prepare to turn, get as far to the RIGHT as possible