New York Practice Test 01

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One broken line indicates:

You can pass other vehicles and change lanes, if it is safe.

You cannot pass other vehicles or go across the line.

You can change lanes, but only when traffic conditions or obstructions in the road make it necessary.

None of the above.

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Drivers may need more space in front of their vehicle:

when it is hard to see ahead.

when carrying a heavy load or pulling a trailer.

when following motorcycles.

All of the above.

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If your car goes into water, you should:

wait for water to rush in and let it out in small breaths through your nose.

remove yourself before it starts to sink.

call the fire department immediately.

None of the above.

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The NYS law requires drivers to use their headlights:

from one-half hour after the sun sets to one-half hour before the sun rises.

when visibility is less than 1,000 feet.

when they use their windshield wipers to clear rain, fog or snow.

All of the above.

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What does a NO STANDING sign mean?

Drivers cannot stand in front of parked vehicles.

Vehicles can stop only to obey a traffic sign, signal or officer.

Drivers must discharge passengers before leaving.

Drivers can only make a temporary stop to load or drop off passengers.

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U-turns are illegal:

on limited access expressways.

in school zones.

in business districts of New York City.

All of the above.

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For protection, motorcyclists are required to:

wear approved helmets.

keep their headlights and taillights on at all times.

signal turns, lane changes and stops.

None of the above.

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Never put an infant:

in a child safety seat at night.

in a forward-facing child safety seat in the back seat.

in a rear-facing child safety seat in the front seat of a car that has a passenger air bag.

in a car.

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Tires with metal studs can be used in New York State only from:

October 16 through April 30.

October 23 through March 21.

September 14 through May 15.

September 30 through March 31

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What do flashing red lights on a school bus indicate?

Traffic that approaches from either direction may proceed.

You must pass the school bus.

The bus is stopped to load or discharge passengers.

The bus is about to stop.

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What equipment must a bicycle have when used at night?

A headlight and a red taillight.

Pedal reflectors and a horn.

Reflective tires and a wide-angle rear reflector.

Adequate brakes and a horn.

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What is the ideal steering wheel hand placement?

3-6 or 4-7

12-6 or 11-7

9-3 or 8-4

8-4 or 10-5

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If your gas pedal is stuck, you should:

try pumping it to increase pressure.

turn off the ignition if your vehicle has power steering.

ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.

hook your shoe under the pedal and see if you can free it. If not, shift into neutral and use the brake to slow your vehicle and get off the road.

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In New York State, it is a traffic violation to ____________________ while driving.

use a hands-free phone

activate or end a phone call

speak into or listen to a hand-held mobile phone

All of the above.

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New York State has a “primary enforcement” seat belt law, which means that:

children in primary school are not required to wear a seat belt.

police officers cannot issue a ticket for failure to wear a seat belt, unless you are also violating other traffic safety laws.

if you get stopped with a child under 6 and no child seat, you can get your first offense dismissed if you purchase an approved child restraint system before your court date.

a law enforcement officer can issue a traffic ticket for failure to wear a seat belt.

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What should you check for when you leave an expressway?

Flaggers.

Speed limit signs.

Deers.

Law enforcement officers.

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If you’re getting ready to apply for a learner’s permit or driver’s license in New York State (NYS), you’ll need to complete the Application for Driver License (MV-44), pass a vision test, and take a written exam. The written test is based on the New York Driver’s Manual, covering essential topics like road rules, traffic signs, and driving under the influence laws. The New York DMV Practice Test has 20 multiple-choice questions, and you’ll need to answer at least 14 correctly, including 2 of the 4 road sign questions, to pass.

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6.You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:

wait until you have entered the curve to begin braking.

slow to the posted speed limit for the freeway.

slow to a safe speed before the curve.

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5.This sign indicates:

Emergency line available

Do not use your phone while driving

Phone service ahead

Cell phone shop ahead

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4.Braking distance is affected by:

the condition of your brakes and tires.

pavement conditions.

the speed your vehicle is traveling.

All of the above.

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3.Drivers approaching a flashing red traffic signal must:

carefully drive through the intersection without stopping.

stop before the intersection.

merge to the left.

slow down at the traffic signal.

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2.After you stop for a school bus, you must:

turn off your engine.

None of the above.

pass the bus before the red lights stop flashing.

wait until the yellow lights stop flashing.

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1.You may not pass another vehicle on either side of a _______ centerline.

solid or broken yellow

single broken yellow

single broken white

double solid yellow

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100.When in a motor vehicle on or off the highway, it is:

acceptable to drink alcoholic beverages if you are not driving.

permissible to drink a moderate amount of alcohol when driving with a passenger.

illegal to keep an open container of alcohol in the passenger compartment.

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99.This road sign means:

Left turns are permitted

No U-turns

No right turn

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98.The picture shows a _________ sign.

sharp turn

no left turn

no sharp turn

no U-turn

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97.Regulatory signs are:

Warnings

Suggestions

Law

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96.How can you prevent fatigue on a long trip?

Get enough sleep.

Plan to drive long trips with a companion.

All of the above.

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95.To drive defensively, you must:

keep your eyes moving.

avoid scanning the road ahead.

use the vehicle ahead as your only points of focus.

keep one hand on the steering wheel.

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94.When you see this sign you:

stop and wait for a signal before crossing the railroad tracks.

always stop at the upcoming railroad crossing.

are approaching a railroad crossing: prepare to stop.

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93.When an aggressive driver confronts you, you should:

Remain calm and relaxed.

Try to move away safely.

All of the above.

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92.On what three conditions does your blood alcohol content (BAC) depend?

How fit you are. How much alcohol you drink. Your height.

Your weight. The type of beverage you drink. How fit you are.

Your height. How much alcohol you drink. The type of beverage you drink.

Your weight. How much alcohol you drink. How much time passes between drinks.

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91.This road sign means:

Watch for bicycles

Bicycle parking ahead

Bicycles are not allowed in this area

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90.When you need to enter a freeway exit ramp:

pass slower vehicles on the right.

don't slow down on the freeway itself. Wait until you are in the deceleration lane.

don't slow down on the freeway itself, and maintain your speed once in the exit ramp.

slow down before entering the exit ramp.

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89.This road sign means:

Do not pass on the left.

Do not enter.

No U-turn.

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88.From top to bottom, traffic lights are:

red, green and yellow.

green, yellow and red.

red, yellow and green.

green, red and yellow.

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87.To avoid hydroplaning you should:

slow down when roads are wet.

keep your tires properly inflated.

All of the above.

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86.Alcohol:

makes drivers more prone to take chances.

increases reaction time.

All of the above.

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85.When a hazard is seen ahead, reaction distance:

is the sum of perception distance and braking distance.

is how far a vehicle will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before the driver hits the brakes.

equals total stopping distance minus perception distance.

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84.When drivers see a 'Wrong Way' sign:

they must not leave the pavement except in an emergency.

they must drive past this sign and reach the next intersection.

they are going the wrong way on an expressway exit ramp.

they must stop immediately.

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83.This road sign means:

No Bicycle zone

Bicycles have the right-of-way

Bicycle repair shop ahead

Watch for bicycles

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82.To avoid becoming an aggressive driver, you should:

tailgate the driver in front of you.

relax and concentrate on driving.

drive above the posted speed limit.

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81.When children are close, what should you do before you back out of a driveway?

Get out of the car and check behind the car.

Look through your back window for children.

Rely on your mirrors.

None of the above.

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80.Roads can be very slippery:

when it has just started raining.

when it rains after a dry spell.

during a heavy downpour.

All of the above.

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79.The white sign means:

Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing, if necessary.

Slow down, stop on the railroad tracks and proceed through the crossing if no trains are visible.

Stop at the railroad tracks and wait for a signal before crossing.

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78.HOV stands for:

High Octane Vehicle

Heavy Occupancy Vehicles

High Occupancy Vehicles

Hydraulically Operated Valve

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77.When following a vehicle at night you should dim your headlights.

True

False

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76.A four-way stop sign means:

traffic from all four directions must stop.

if two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

All of the above.

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75.An orange-colored sign means:

You must change lanes ahead

School zone ahead

Construction zone ahead

Railroad crossing ahead

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74.This sign means:

The night-time speed limit is 45 MPH.

Take route 45 if you are driving at night.

The minimum speed limit is 45 MPH.

The recommended speed limit is 45 MPH.

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73.You reach an intersection that is not controlled at the same time as a driver on your right, and both of you prepare to go straight. Who has the right-of-way?

The other driver.

You

No one.

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72.If your front wheels start to skid, the first thing you should do is:

Speed up, pump your brakes and steer in the direction the vehicle is trying to go.

Take your foot off the gas pedal and shift to neutral.

Immediately turn in the direction you want to go.

None of the above.

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71.What should you do in case of a brake failure?

Apply the parking brake slowly.

Pull off the road into an open space, if available.

Rub your tires on the curb to slow your car.

All of the above.

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70.This road sign means:

Winding road ahead

Wrong Way

Steep grade ahead

Slow down, slippery when wet

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69.You face a green light, but traffic on the other side of the intersection does not allow you to travel all the way through the intersection. What must you do?

Wait for the next green light.

Enter the intersection and wait until traffic ahead clears.

Wait until traffic ahead clears, so you do not block the intersection.

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68.This road sign is:

a regulatory sign.

a warning sign.

a guide sign.

a speed reduction sign.

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67.When the road is slippery, you should:

pump your brakes.

brake suddenly carefully.

use your emergency or parking brake.

press your brakes in slow, steady strokes.

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66.At a school crossing, drivers should:

always sound their horn and stay alert.

watch for children and be ready to stop.

always stop, whether there’s a stop sign or not.

None of the other answers is correct.

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65.Traffic lights are normally ____________ from the top to bottom or left to right.

red, green and yellow

red, yellow and green

green, yellow and red

43 / 100

64.White lane lines:

separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.

prohibit vehicles moving in either direction from crossing the lines.

are only used in school zones and business areas.

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63.Following another vehicle too closely is known as:

closetailing.

tailgating

speedgating

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62.When driving in heavy rain, drivers should use:

low beam headlights.

emergency flashers.

high beam headlights.

parking lights.

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61.This sign means:

Shopping center ahead.

Business area nearby. Watch for business people.

There is a work zone ahead. Watch for workers.

The driver is near a school and should watch for children.

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60.If your car goes into water, you should:

remove yourself before it starts to sink.

call the fire department immediately.

wait for water to rush in and let it out in small breaths through your nose.

None of the above.

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59.When turning left at an intersection:

you should never yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

oncoming traffic and pedestrians should yield to you.

you should always yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

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58.This sign means:

The road will curve to the right, then to the left.

Road slippery when wet. Drive slowly.

Winding road ahead. Drive with caution.

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57.What does this road sign indicate?

Drivers have the right of way over bicyclists turning left.

Vehicles traveling straight must yield to bicyclists entering a right turn lane.

Vehicles entering a right turn lane may encounter bicyclists traveling straight, and must yield to the bicyclists.

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56.When a school bus with its red lights flashing is stopped ahead on your side of the road, you must:

change lanes and pass.

stop until the lights stop flashing.

slow to 10 MPH and proceed with caution.

52 / 100

55.This road sign means:

Lane reduction ahead

Slow down and yield to traffic on main road when merging

Always come to a complete stop

you must come to a complete stop and yield the right-of-way

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54.What is the most important rule to remember in any emergency?

Run away.

Call the police.

Do not panic.

Do not move.

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53.When following a motorcycle, drivers do not need to allow as much distance as when following a car.

False

True

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52.Your vehicles braking distance will be much longer:

on wet, icy or gravel roads.

on interstate highways.

when driving at night.

All of the above.

56 / 100

51.As your speed increases it is most important to:

look farther ahead.

drive with one hand on steering wheel.

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50.A speed restriction sign:

shows the recommended speed for a curve/turn.

is blue with white lettering.

must be ignored in snow conditions.

has a diamond shape.

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49.Drinking alcohol while taking drugs:

could multiply the effects of the alcohol.

reduces the effects of the drug or medicine.

has no effect, they are different substances.

reduces the effects of the alcohol.

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48.Studies show that wearing seat belts:

increases your chances of fatality in a crash.

reduces your chances of serious injury in a crash.

reduces your chances of damaging your car in a crash.

All of the above.

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47.A diamond-shaped marking on the left lane shows that:

the lane is reserved for carpool vehicles.

the lane is reserved for state-owned vehicles.

this is an emergency-only lane.

the lane is reserved for trucks and heavy vehicles.

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46.When you must park on the roadway, you should:

turn your lights on.

park at an angle.

use your four-way flashers.

keep your turn signal on.

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45.When a truck passes your vehicle, you should:

keep to the far side of your lane, reduce your speed slightly and then keep your speed steady.

speed up to maintain a consistent pace and stay close to the center of your lane.

immediately pull over to the side and come to a complete stop.

change lanes.

63 / 100

44.An ‘uncontrolled’ or ‘open’ intersection is an intersection where:

there is no speed limit.

no traffic lights or signs are used to indicate the right-of-way.

no law enforcement officer is directing traffic.

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43.This sign warns drivers that:

there is a winding road ahead.

they must turn either to the right or left.

there is a double curve ahead.

there's an intersection ahead.

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42.Your BAC depends on:

how much alcohol you drink.

how much time passes between drinks.

All of the above.

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41.Alcohol causes:

reduced perception.

loss of concentration.

poor judgment.

All of the above.

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40.Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often:

causes the front wheels to lock.

keeps the brakes from freezing.

is the best option during winter.

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39.What should you do if your headlights suddenly go out?

Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.

Brake immediately and activate your emergency lights.

None of the other answers are correct.

Use your emergency lights, parking lights or directional signals.

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38.What does a flashing yellow light mean?

The same thing as a stop sign.

Drivers may move forward with caution.

Warning: hospital ahead.

All of the above.

70 / 100

37.When they see this sign, drivers should:

yield to trucks coming from the hill on the right.

be ready to brake sharply and stop.

be ready to shift to lower gear.

None of the above.

71 / 100

36.Roads are most slippery:

when it first starts to rain.

on hills.

when it stops raining.

just before it rains.

72 / 100

35.This sign means:

The center lane is shared for left turns.

Left turns in both directions of travel are not permitted.

Vehicles may only turn left.

All of the above.

73 / 100

34.This sign warns ____________ ahead.

of two-way traffic

that a divided highway ends

of a reduction of lanes

74 / 100

33.This sign indicates:

the maximum width of a vehicle allowed on the highway.

a steep grade is ahead.

the maximum legal height allowed in this State.

the overpass ahead has a low clearance.

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32.This road sign warns drivers that:

the road surface ahead changes to a low-type surface or earth road.

the dirt on the side of the road is soft.

vehicles must leave the pavement immediately.

None of the above.

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31.This sign tells drivers that:

a divided highway ends ahead.

there is a right turn ahead.

they must stay on the right side of the divider.

77 / 100

30.When entering an expressway from the entrance ramp, you should:

go down to the bottom of the ramp and stop until it is safe to enter the expressway.

cross over to the traffic lane as soon as possible.

use the acceleration lane to blend into the traffic.

78 / 100

29.When approaching someone using a white cane or guide dog, drivers should:

honk their horn as they proceed past them.

stop until the person is well away from the roadway or path of travel.

carefully drive around them.

79 / 100

28.To be able to turn quickly, your hands should be:

placed on opposite sides of the steering wheel.

next to each other on the top of the steering wheel.

on the steering wheel, so they are at the 6 and 12 o'clock positions.

80 / 100

27.If cars approaching from opposite directions reach an intersection at the same time:

a car that turns right must yield to cars that move straight or turn left.

a car that moves straight must yield to cars that turn left.

a car that turns left must yield to cars that move straight or turn right.

81 / 100

26.This road sign means:

Two way left turn

No parking

No right turn

No U-Turn

82 / 100

25.This road sign means:

Truck stop ahead

Trucks under 12,000 lbs. allowed

Hill or downgrade up ahead

No trucks allowed

83 / 100

24.This road sign means:

Watch for trucks entering from the side

Merging traffic

Steep hill

84 / 100

23.Drivers may need more space in front of their vehicle:

when following motorcycles.

when it is hard to see ahead.

when carrying a heavy load or pulling a trailer.

All of the above.

85 / 100

22.This sign tells drivers that:

they must make a left turn at the intersection.

they must not make a right turn.

U-turns are not allowed.

None of the above.

86 / 100

21.If the entrance lane is too short to allow acceleration to expressway speed, you should:

enter the expressway and accelerate quickly.

reduce your speed to 15 MPH or less and blend with traffic.

accelerate to expressway speed and blend with traffic.

stop and wait for a large space in traffic.

87 / 100

20.When a ‘Road Closed’ sign is displayed, drivers must:

make a U-turn.

come to a complete stop and wait for the lights to turn green.

look for a detour or another route.

88 / 100

19.Which of the following must you obey over the others?

Red light

Stop sign

Police officer

89 / 100

18.This road sign means:

Yield right-of-way to bicycles

Bicycles have the same rights as other vehicles

Bicycles cross or ride beside traffic

Bicycle parking ahead

90 / 100

17.This sign indicates:

a church zone ahead.

a cross road.

a side road.

91 / 100

16.A good rule of thumb for drivers sharing the road with a truck is:

always try to stay alongside a truck, but never drive right behind it.

if you can’t see the truck driver in their side mirror, they can’t see you.

it is better to drive to the immediate right of the cab.

92 / 100

15.What should drivers do when the red lights begin to flash?

Slow down.

Turn off the ignition.

Yield

Stop

93 / 100

14.When you drive near parks and playgrounds, you should expect children:

to stop at the curb before crossing the street.

to know when it is safe to cross.

to suddenly run into the street.

not to cross unless they are with an adult.

94 / 100

13.Aggressive driving includes:

chasing or challenging other drivers.

quick lane changes without a signal.

yelling, honking, gesturing at other drivers.

All of the above.

95 / 100

12.A flashing yellow light:

is used at dangerous intersections.

can be found before reaching a sharp curve.

warns drivers to proceed with caution.

All of the above.

96 / 100

11.A driver who's being passed on the right and the left by many vehicles while driving in the center lane of an highway should:

move to the lane on their left.

move to the lane on their right.

take the next exit.

97 / 100

10.You should never depend on your mirrors when you prepare to change lanes. Why?

Mirrors are useless.

Mirrors need to be adjusted.

Mirrors leave “blind spots” behind both sides of vehicles.

You should look over your shoulder instead.

98 / 100

9.When is the pavement most slippery?

If it's been raining several hours.

When it's been raining from at least one hour.

When it has just begun to rain.

99 / 100

8.This road sign means:

A side road enters ahead

Two one-way roads merge ahead

All traffic must turn right

No right turn

100 / 100

7.Your red traffic signal changes to green while a pedestrian is crossing in your traffic lane. The right of way should be given:

by the pedestrian, but only when vehicles are turning left.

to the pedestrian.

by the pedestrian.

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