Question 1:
For better visibility during rain, fog or snow, use:
A
high beam headlights.
B
emergency flashers.
C
low beam headlights.
D
daytime lights.
Always use low-beam headlights in fog, heavy rain, or snow. High beams reflect off moisture droplets and bounce glare back into your eyes.
Question 2:
Drivers who drive while intoxicated or impaired by drugs and cause the death of a child less than 16 years of age in the vehicle may be charged with a class B felony, punishable by up to ________ in State prison.
A
50 years
B
10 years
C
2 years
D
25 years
In nearly all US states, drivers age 21 and older are legally intoxicated with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher.
Question 3:
What does it mean If an oncoming driver flashes headlights at you during a period of low visibility?
A
Your headlights are too bright. You should turn them off.
B
Your vehicle was difficult to see. You should turn on your headlights.
C
Your headlights are too bright. You should use parking lights instead.
The correct driving rule is: Your vehicle was difficult to see. You should turn on your headlights. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 4:
As you drive on the expressway, make sure:
A
you cut off vehicles behind you when you change lanes.
B
to signal all lane changes.
C
your directional signal goes off before you change lanes.
The correct driving rule is: to signal all lane changes. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 5:
If the entrance lane is too short to allow acceleration to expressway speed, you should:
A
stop and wait for a large space in traffic.
B
enter the expressway and accelerate quickly.
C
reduce your speed to 15 MPH or less and blend with traffic.
For safe speed and stopping control: stop and wait for a large space in traffic. Adjusting speed to match visibility and road traction prevents loss of steering grip.
Question 6:
This sign means:
A
Take route 45 if you are driving at night.
B
The night-time speed limit is 45 MPH.
C
The minimum speed limit is 45 MPH.
This traffic sign indicates: The night-time speed limit is 45 MPH. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 7:
The traffic light is green and you want to drive straight through an intersection. If a car is already in the intersection and is making a turn, you must:
A
enter the intersection and then stop.
B
drive through the intersection. You have the right-of-way.
C
let that car complete its turn before you enter the intersection.
According to standard right-of-way regulations: let that car complete its turn before you enter the intersection. Yielding appropriately prevents intersection collisions and maintains safe traffic flow.
Question 8:
These are:
A
route signs.
B
miles-left signs.
C
speed limit signs.
The correct driving rule is: route signs. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 9:
In New York State, leaving the scene of an incident that involves a fatality or personal injury is:
A
a criminal violation.
B
permitted only if you were not directly involved in the crash.
C
a traffic violation.
D
permitted only if you did not cause the crash.
The correct driving rule is: a criminal violation. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 10:
What does this ‘DIP’ sign indicate?
A
Downgrade ahead. Drivers should go slowly.
B
Police DIPartment ahead.
C
There is a Drive-In Parking ahead.
D
There is a low place in the road.
The correct driving rule is: There is a low place in the road. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 11:
When you perform rescue breathing, you should:
A
look for the victim's chest to rise.
B
give one breath every fifteen seconds.
C
never press the victim’s nostrils together.
D
not stop rescue-breathing, even if the victim can breath.
The correct driving rule is: look for the victim's chest to rise. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 12:
You are entering a roadway from a private road, and you need to turn left. You have to yield to:
A
vehicles from the right.
B
vehicles from the left.
C
vehicles from both directions.
According to standard right-of-way regulations: vehicles from both directions. Yielding appropriately prevents intersection collisions and maintains safe traffic flow.
Question 13:
If you get on a wrong expressway exit, you must:
A
get off at the next exit and look for signs that tell you how to return to the expressway.
B
use the the exit ramp to accelerate to expressway speed and blend with traffic.
C
drive in reverse to return to the expressway.
Defensive driving guidelines state that: get off at the next exit and look for signs that tell you how to return to the expressway. Anticipating road hazards and communicating maneuvers keeps traffic predictable and safe.
Question 14:
What should you do if your headlights suddenly go out?
A
Brake immediately and activate your emergency lights.
B
Use your emergency lights, parking lights or directional signals.
C
Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.
The correct driving rule is: use your emergency lights, parking lights or directional signals. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 15:
What is the average total stopping distance of a tractor+trailer with hot brakes?
A
193 feet
B
683 feet
C
243 feet
D
430 feet
For safe speed and stopping control: 430 feet. Adjusting speed to match visibility and road traction prevents loss of steering grip.
Question 16:
Vehicles may travel in lanes beneath the green arrow signal, but drivers must:
A
never change lane.
B
prepare to leave the lane safely.
C
also obey all other signs and signals.
D
turn left if they can.
State laws require signaling your intention: also obey all other signs and signals. Signal at least 100 feet before making a turn or changing lanes.
Question 17:
When you make a left turn from a two-way road into a four-lane highway, you must:
A
enter the left lane, to the right of the center line.
B
enter the right lane, to the left of the center line.
C
go straight through the intersection, and then make the turn.
Defensive driving guidelines state that: enter the left lane, to the right of the center line. Anticipating road hazards and communicating maneuvers keeps traffic predictable and safe.
Question 18:
If you see a “lane closed ahead” sign you should:
A
make a U-turn. You are on the wrong side of the road.
B
merge into the correct lane when it is safe.
C
speed to the end of the closed lane and try to get into the other lane.
The correct driving rule is: merge into the correct lane when it is safe. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 19:
Arrows on the roadway:
A
show which lanes you must use.
B
indicate reserved lanes.
C
indicate HOV lanes.
The correct driving rule is: show which lanes you must use. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 20:
If cars approaching from opposite directions reach an intersection at the same time:
A
a car that moves straight must yield to cars that turn left.
B
a car that turns left must yield to cars that move straight or turn right.
C
a car that turns right must yield to cars that move straight or turn left.
According to standard right-of-way regulations: a car that turns left must yield to cars that move straight or turn right. Yielding appropriately prevents intersection collisions and maintains safe traffic flow.