A diamond-shaped sign is a:
- 1.Speed limit sign
- 2.Road hazard sign
- 3.Interstate route sign
- 4.School crossing sign
People driving under the influence of alcohol are:
- 1.Not a problem in New York State
- 2.Only a problem to those who drink
- 3.A police enforcement problem only
- 4.Every driver's problem whether they drink or not
The very first effect of even a small amount of alcohol on a person's safe driving ability is to reduce his or her:
- 1.Steering ability
- 2.Muscle control
- 3.Quick reflex movements
- 4.Good judgment
- 1.Parking is for disabled persons with a placard or special plates
- 2.Parking is allowed for unloading passengers only
- 3.Parking is for drivers who have a letter from their physician
Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:
- 1.Passenger car
- 2.Station wagon
- 3.Large tour bus
If the roadway is wet and the car starts to skid, you should:
- 1.Slowly ease your foot off the gas pedal
- 2.Slow down by shifting to a lower gear
- 3.Slow down by pumping the brakes quickly and firmly
You are in a truck's blind spot if:
- 1.You follow no closer than 12 ft
- 2.You can't see the truck driver in his or her side mirror
- 3.You stay close to the vehicle's left front wheel
Following closely behind another vehicle:
- 1.Increases fuel efficiency
- 2.Helps you avoid other drivers' blind spots
- 3.Is a common cause of rear-end accidents
Flash floods can cause vehicles to float and fill with water, trapping and drowning people. while especially dangerous at night and in deep water, even ____ inches of water can float some small cars.
- 1.two
- 2.eight
- 3.six
- 4.four
Which of the following do some highways use to direct drivers into the proper turn lanes?
- 1.Flashing yellow lights
- 2.White lines on the side of the road
- 3.Flashing red lights
- 4.White arrows in the middle of the lanes
What is the effect of combining alcohol with a prescription or over-the-counter medicine?
- 1.The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol
- 2.The alcohol will help the medicine cure a cold
- 3.No effect, they are different substances
- 4.The medicine reduces the effect of the alcohol
What is the best advice for driving when heavy fog, dust, or precipitation occurs?
- 1.Try not to drive until conditions improve
- 2.Do not drive too slowly because other drivers may hit you
- 3.Alternate your low and high-beams to improve your vision
When you want to overtake and pass another vehicle you should:
- 1.Wait for a signal from the other driver
- 2.Signal and pass when safe to do so
- 3.Stay close behind so you need less time to pass
- 4.Change lanes quickly so the other driver will see you
Driving slower than other traffic tends to:
- 1.Make an accident more likely to happen
- 2.Make an accident less likely to happen
- 3.Not change the chances of having an accident
Backing up your vehicle is:
- 1.Only dangerous in large vehicles
- 2.Always dangerous
- 3.Not dangerous if you have a helper
How should you reenter the highway after your right wheels run onto a soft shoulder?
- 1.Apply the brakes firmly and stop completely
- 2.Apply the brakes firmly and steer gently to the left
- 3.Ease your foot off the gas, brake softly, and steer gently left
- 4.Steer hard to the left and then gently to the right
Which of the following is true regarding safety belts?
- 1.They keep you from being thrown clear to safety, which lowers your chances of surviving accidents
- 2.They increase your chances of survival in most types of accidents
- 3.Most likely you will drown if your seatbelt is on when your car goes into a lake or river
You should check traffic behind you:
- 1.Only when you are slowing down
- 2.Only on a freeway or highway
- 3.So you will know if you are being tailgated
If you are driving and you find that nothing seems to help you stay awake, you should:
- 1.Turn on your air-conditioner and drink coffee
- 2.Open your windows and turn up the radio
- 3.Pull off the road, park, remove your ignition key, and rest
When stopped at railroad crossing with multiple tracks, cross:
- 1.As soon as the train has passed your roadway
- 2.Only when other vehicles begin crossing
- 3.Only when it is safe to do so
