When you look ahead while driving, it is best to:
- 1.Look only at the back of the car ahead of you
- 2.Look beyond the car ahead of you
- 3.Focus on the right side of your lane
What should you do if a tire blows out while you are driving?
- 1.Slowly release the gas pedal; if you must brake, do so gently
- 2.Bring the vehicle to a stop off the road, and change tire
- 3.All choices are correct
- 4.Hold your steering wheel tightly
Which of the following do some highways use to direct drivers into the proper turn lanes?
- 1.White arrows in the middle of the lanes
- 2.Flashing red lights
- 3.White lines on the side of the road
- 4.Flashing yellow lights
A good safety rule, when you are sure you have a legal right-of-way, is:
- 1.Always take it
- 2.Never insist on it
- 3.Always let the other driver have it
When planning to pass other vehicles, you should:
- 1.Not assume they will make space for you to return to your lane
- 2.Assume they will maintain a constant speed
- 3.Assume they will let you pass if you use your turn signal
When driving at night, you can reduce the glare from an approaching car's headlights by:
- 1.Looking to the lower right side of your lane
- 2.Wearing glasses with lightly tinted lenses
- 3.Having the inside lights on to make the amount of light equal
- 4.Looking at a spot on the lower edge of the steering wheel
Most serious accidents happen at what time of day?
- 1.Morning
- 2.Twilight-Darkness
- 3.Afternoon
- 4.Serious accidents happen at about the same rate throughout the day
When a school bus with its red lights flashing is stopped ahead on your side of the road, you must:
- 1.Change lanes, drive slowly, and pass cautiously
- 2.Stop until you think all of the children are unloaded
- 3.Stop as long as the red lights flash
If the driver's left arm and hand are extended downward, it means he will:
- 1.Stop
- 2.Turn right
- 3.Start up
- 4.Turn left
If a car ahead of you has stopped at a crosswalk, you should:
- 1.Slow down, look both ways, and proceed
- 2.Stop and then proceed when safe
- 3.Change lanes, look carefully, and pass
- 4.Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
The safest way for you to enter the flow of traffic on a highway with a very short entrance lane is to:
- 1.Use the left lane of the highway to get up to cruising speed
- 2.Wait for a large gap in traffic then speed up quickly
- 3.Get up to cruising speed gradually so other cars will see you
- 4.Use as much ramp as possible to get up to cruising speed
People driving under the influence of alcohol are:
- 1.Not a problem in New York State
- 2.Every driver's problem whether they drink or not
- 3.Only a problem to those who drink
- 4.A police enforcement problem only
Motorists should be aware that all bicycles used after dark must have:
- 1.A front headlight and red taillight
- 2.Reflective handlebar grips
- 3.White reflectors on the front and rear fenders
- 4.Brake lights
If your driving privilege has been revoked, you may:
- 1.Still drive to and from work or school
- 2.Drive only in the presence of a licensed parent or guardian
- 3.Not drive in this state with any license or permit
- 4.Drive only in an emergency
Which of the following is true regarding safety belts?
- 1.Most likely you will drown if your seatbelt is on when your car goes into a lake or river
- 2.They increase your chances of survival in most types of accidents
- 3.They keep you from being thrown clear to safety, which lowers your chances of surviving accidents
Why is driving on an expressway different from driving on a local street?
- 1.There is more of a tendency to exceed the speed limit
- 2.Trucks have to go slower on the expressways
- 3.There is more of a tendency to "tailgate "
- 4.You must think faster and handle your vehicle more effectively
Which of the following might cause other drivers not to see you?
- 1.All choices are correct
- 2.Vehicle windows covered with frost, snow or ice; or sudden glare
- 3.Intersections or driveways blocked by trees, vehicles or buildings
- 4.Other drivers are backing out of a driveway or parking spot
Which of these is true about other drivers?
- 1.Drivers using turn signals always turn in the direction indicated
- 2.Drivers always obey traffic signs and signals
- 3.Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way
Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:
- 1.Passenger car
- 2.Large tour bus
- 3.Station wagon
Before you leave a space, after parking parallel to the curb, you should:
- 1.Look for traffic by using your inside rear-view mirror
- 2.Look for traffic by turning your head
- 3.Turn on your four-way flasher
- 4.Sound your horn
