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A New York sign has a red circle and slash over a symbol. What does that design communicate?
Answer: The pictured action is not allowed or the vehicle is restricted
Handbook, p. Chapter 4Two vehicles enter an uncontrolled New York intersection at the same time. Which driver must yield?
Answer: The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
Handbook, p. Chapter 5In a New York work zone, what should you do when a flagger directs traffic?
Answer: Slow down and obey the flagger's directions
Handbook, p. Chapter 8A New York driver under 21 is convicted of driving with a BAC of .08 percent. Which consequence applies?
Answer: A minimum one-year license revocation
Handbook, p. Chapter 2Outside New York City, when may a New York driver turn left on red?
Answer: From one one-way street onto another one-way street, after stopping and yielding
Handbook, p. Chapter 4How many classes of limited-use motorcycles, commonly called mopeds, does New York recognize?
Answer: Three: Class A, Class B, and Class C
Handbook, p. Chapter 11What is required to pass New York's 20-question written test?
Answer: At least 14 total correct and at least 2 of the 4 road-sign questions correct
Handbook, p. Chapter 1Which hand positions does the manual recommend to keep hands away from an inflating steering wheel air bag?
Answer: The 3 and 9 o’clock positions
Handbook, p. Chapter 8How many questions are on New York's written knowledge test for a passenger vehicle license?
Answer: 20
Handbook, p. Chapter 1What must a New York driver do when approaching a horse being ridden or walked along the road?
Answer: Use an acceptable speed and distance, without sounding the horn
Handbook, p. Chapter 11What is a driver prohibited from doing in a New York dedicated bicycle lane or bike box?
Answer: Operating in the dedicated space
Handbook, p. Chapter 11A school bus is stopped with flashing red lights on an undivided New York road. How far away should approaching traffic stop?
Answer: At least 20 feet from the bus
Handbook, p. Chapter 6What following interval does the New York manual recommend under normal driving conditions?
Answer: At least two seconds
Handbook, p. Chapter 8If a New York driver's brake pedal suddenly goes to the floor, what should be tried first?
Answer: Pump the pedal to increase pressure
Handbook, p. Chapter 10An emergency vehicle approaches from behind on a New York two-way road. What should the driver do?
Answer: Pull to the right edge and stop
Handbook, p. Chapter 5When a New York vehicle's rear wheels begin to skid, which way should the driver steer?
Answer: In the direction the vehicle is trying to go
Handbook, p. Chapter 10After parallel parking in New York, how close must the vehicle's wheels be to the curb?
Answer: No more than one foot from the curb
Handbook, p. Chapter 7Where is parking prohibited under New York's general parking rules?
Answer: In or within a crosswalk
Handbook, p. Chapter 11When parked facing downhill beside a curb in New York, where should the front wheels point?
Answer: Toward the curb
Handbook, p. Chapter 7How should a New York driver approach an intersection controlled by a flashing yellow signal?
Answer: Slow down and proceed with caution
Handbook, p. Chapter 4What does a steady yellow traffic signal mean in New York?
Answer: The light is about to turn red; stop if safe
Handbook, p. Chapter 4What does this New York warning sign, showing two people crossing a road, indicate?
Answer: A school crossing
Handbook, p. Road SignsWhat information does a yellow diamond-shaped New York traffic sign normally provide?
Answer: A warning about conditions or hazards ahead
Handbook, p. Chapter 4You have a green light and want to turn left in New York. What must you do before turning?
Answer: Yield to oncoming vehicles going straight or turning right
Handbook, p. Chapter 5At a New York crosswalk without a traffic signal, what must an approaching driver do when a pedestrian is crossing?
Answer: Yield and stop when necessary for the pedestrian
Handbook, p. Chapter 11A vehicle is already in a New York intersection when another driver approaches from a side street. Who has priority?
Answer: The vehicle already in the intersection
Handbook, p. Chapter 5Which subjects are examined on New York's written test for a Class D, M, DJ, MJ or E license?
Answer: Rules of the road, safe driving techniques, road signs, and alcohol and drug laws
Handbook, p. Chapter 1A New York driver turns across a two-way cycle track beside the roadway. Which cyclist movement must the driver anticipate?
Answer: Bicycles traveling in either direction along the track
Handbook, p. Chapter 11On a slippery or fogged-in expressway, how should the driver's actual speed compare with the posted limit?
Answer: It should be much lower than the posted limit when conditions make that necessary
Handbook, p. Chapter 8After a New York crash involving only property damage, what must the drivers do at the scene?
Answer: Stop and exchange identifying, registration, and insurance information
Handbook, p. Chapter 12What minimum waiting time does the New York manual recommend between waking from sleep and driving?
Answer: At least 15 minutes
Handbook, p. Chapter 8What is New York's general maximum speed when no posted or lower local limit applies?
Answer: 55 mph
Handbook, p. Chapter 8Unless a different sign is posted, what is the speed limit in New York City?
Answer: 25 mph
Handbook, p. Chapter 8To what speed are New York roundabouts designed to limit vehicles inside the circle?
Answer: 30 mph or less
Handbook, p. Chapter 8When practicing with a New York learner permit, how old must the supervising licensed driver be at minimum?
Answer: At least 21 years old
Handbook, p. Chapter 1For how long must a New York junior driver's permit remain valid before the road test?
Answer: At least six months
Handbook, p. Chapter 1Your supervising driver is not your parent, guardian, person acting in place of a parent, driver education teacher, or driving school instructor. On a New York junior permit, how many passengers under 21 may you carry, not counting immediate family?
Answer: No more than one
Handbook, p. Chapter 1For a junior permit or license, what suspension follows a serious violation worth three points or more?
Answer: A 60-day suspension
Handbook, p. Chapter 2A 17-year-old holds a New York junior license and wants a senior Class D license before turning 18. What is required?
Answer: A state-approved high school or college driver education course
Handbook, p. Chapter 1What BAC is legal evidence that a New York driver is impaired?
Answer: More than .05 percent
Handbook, p. Chapter 9At what BAC does a New York driver enter the DWI category?
Answer: .08 or higher
Handbook, p. Chapter 9What BAC level can result in an Aggravated DWI charge in New York?
Answer: .18 or higher
Handbook, p. Chapter 9For a driver under 21, what does a first Zero Tolerance violation at BAC .02 through .07 cause?
Answer: A six-month license suspension
Handbook, p. Chapter 2How does the New York manual characterize BAC standards for commercial drivers?
Answer: They are tougher than the standards described for ordinary drivers
Handbook, p. Chapter 9After a New York driver refuses a chemical test following an arrest, when is the license suspended?
Answer: When the driver is arraigned in court
Handbook, p. Chapter 9After the five-year waiting period for certain repeat alcohol or drug-related offenders, what device must be installed on the vehicle?
Answer: An interlock device
Handbook, p. Chapter 9On a New York multilane controlled-access road, what should a driver do near a stopped vehicle with activated emergency or hazard lights?
Answer: Reduce speed and move from the adjacent lane when safe
Handbook, p. Chapter 5A stopped hazard vehicle occupies the shoulder of a New York interstate. When is changing lanes not required?
Answer: When traffic or another hazard prevents a safe lane change
Handbook, p. Chapter 5How can a New York driver identify a stopped school bus?
Answer: By its SCHOOL BUS sign, red roof lights, and yellow-orange color
Handbook, p. Chapter 6What technology may New York school districts and municipalities use on school buses to identify passing vehicles?
Answer: Stop-arm cameras
Handbook, p. Chapter 2
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