Your left arrow turns green while a vehicle lawfully completing an earlier movement is still in your turning path. What should you do?
Correct answer: Let it clear before making the indicated turn
A green arrow permits the indicated movement, but it does not remove the duty to yield to traffic lawfully remaining in the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk.
Source: VTL §1111(a)(2), Green indications; NY DMV Chapter 4 > Traffic Signals > Green Arrow ↗
A red light requires you to stop. A marked stop line is several feet before the crosswalk. Where should the front of your vehicle stop?
Correct answer: Before the stop line, leaving the crosswalk beyond it clear
When a stop line is marked, stop before reaching it. Its position can provide needed turning space as well as keep vehicles out of the crosswalk.
Source: VTL §1111(d)(1), Red indications; NY DMV Chapter 4 > Pavement Markings > Stop and Crosswalk Lines ↗
You are waiting to turn left while opposing traffic passes. Why should you keep the front wheels straight until you start the turn?
Correct answer: A rear impact is less likely to push you into opposing traffic
If the wheels already point left, a rear-end impact can push the vehicle toward the opposing lane. Keep them straight until the turn can safely begin.
Source: NY DMV Chapter 5 > Turns, keep wheels straight until beginning the turn ↗
On a normal approach to a turn, what is New York's minimum continuous signaling distance before you turn right or left?
Correct answer: The final 100 feet before the turn
The turn signal must operate continuously for at least the last 100 feet traveled before turning. Giving a signal still does not make an unsafe turn permissible.
Source: VTL §1163(b), Turning movements and required signals; NY DMV Chapter 5 > Turns, advance signaling ↗
Passing the car ahead would require you to exceed the posted speed limit. What is the correct choice?
Correct answer: Wait rather than make a pass that requires speeding
New York's manual states that passing another vehicle does not authorize exceeding the speed limit. Wait for a safe, lawful opportunity instead.
Source: NY DMV Chapter 6 > Passing, opening paragraph: speed limit while passing ↗
A one-way street has two unobstructed travel lanes and no signs restricting passing. You are behind a slower vehicle in the left lane. When may you pass on the right?
Correct answer: When you can change lanes and pass safely within the roadway
New York permits a safe right-side pass on a one-way roadway with sufficient unobstructed width for at least two lines of moving vehicles. Check mirrors, blind spots and traffic before moving.
Source: VTL §1123(a)(3) and (b), When overtaking on the right is permitted; NY DMV Chapter 6 > How to Pass on the Right ↗
You are driving through a school's parking area when a marked school bus stops with red lights flashing to discharge passengers. Does the stopping rule apply there?
Correct answer: Yes; school parking and access areas are included
The school-bus rule includes school parking areas, driveways and access routes. Treat the flashing red bus signal as a required stop there, not just on the street.
Source: VTL §1174(a), expanded public-highway definition for school and BOCES grounds; NY DMV Chapter 6 > School Buses ↗
No sign, marking or parking meter sets a different distance. Under New York's statewide rule, how close may you park to a crosswalk at an intersection?
Correct answer: No closer than 20 feet
The ordinary restriction prohibits standing or parking within 20 feet of an intersection crosswalk. Do not confuse this clearance with the prohibition on stopping directly on the crosswalk.
Source: VTL §1202(a)(2)(b), crosswalk at an intersection; NY DMV Chapter 7 > Parking Regulations ↗
A delivery van ahead blocks your view of a busy street. What is the best way to avoid being surprised by developing traffic problems?
Correct answer: Leave room and scan farther ahead and to both sides as views become available.
Scanning beyond the nearest vehicle gives you earlier warning of hazards.
Source: Chapter 8 > Be Prepared and Look Ahead: scanning ahead, sides and mirrors. ↗
A car follows so closely that you feel pressured to speed up. What is the safer way to handle it?
Correct answer: Let it pass when you can safely change lanes or pull off.
Create separation without abrupt braking or a confrontation.
Source: Chapter 8 > Allow Yourself Space: tailgater response and avoiding sudden unnecessary braking. ↗
A six-year-old who is 43 inches tall and weighs 45 pounds rides in a car with an available lap-and-shoulder belt. Which arrangement meets the normal New York requirement?
Correct answer: A federally approved child restraint appropriate for the child's size, used as directed.
Children ages four through seven normally need an appropriate child restraint; the adult belt alone is not the restraint in this scenario.
Source: VTL 1229-c(1)(b), (4)(b)-(c), (5): child restraint, fit and oversized-child defense; Chapter 8 > Seat Belts, Child Safety Seats, and Air Bags. ↗
After drinking, a driver says, 'I feel confident, so I know my driving is fine.' Why is that conclusion unsafe?
Correct answer: Alcohol can weaken the judgment needed to recognize one's own impairment.
Feeling capable is not a reliable test of driving ability after alcohol.
Source: Chapter 9 > What Alcohol Does: impaired judgment and overconfidence. ↗
Friends appoint a designated driver before a celebration. Which plan makes that arrangement dependable?
Correct answer: The designated driver does not drink alcohol, and another ride is arranged if needed.
Choose a non-drinking driver in advance rather than relying on impaired self-assessment.
Source: Chapter 9 > How to Avoid Trouble: designated driver, overnight stay and alternative transportation. ↗
You realize you have passed your expressway exit. What should you do?
Correct answer: Continue to the next exit and reroute.
A missed exit is a routing problem, not a reason to reverse or cross the median.
Source: Chapter 10 > Expressway Driving: missed exit and prohibition on backing or crossing the median. ↗
Thick fog reflects your high beams back toward you. Which change gives a better view?
Correct answer: Use low beams and reduce speed for the visibility available.
Low beams reduce reflected glare in fog.
Source: Chapter 10 > Driving in Rain, Fog, or Snow: reflected high beams and low-beam use. ↗
A deer crosses just ahead and disappears into the woods. What should you anticipate?
Correct answer: More deer may follow, so slow and keep watching the roadside.
Deer often travel in groups.
Source: Chapter 10 > How to Avoid Collisions with Deer: expect more after one crosses. ↗
A truck ahead signals right and first moves somewhat left. What should you do?
Correct answer: Wait behind it and leave room for the wide right turn.
A truck may move left to create room for a right turn; do not enter the space inside its turn.
Source: Tips for Passenger Vehicle Drivers > 3. Anticipate Wide Turns; Chapter 11 > Large Vehicles > Ability to Maneuver. ↗
What response is required by this red sign?
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop
A stop sign requires a full stop, then yielding as necessary before proceeding. Use the stop line when provided; otherwise stop before the crosswalk or at the proper viewing point.
Source: NY DMV Road Signs You Must Know > Stop ↗
What road layout is changing beyond this sign?
Correct answer: The separation between opposing traffic ends
The divider symbol ends before the opposing arrows. Prepare for two-way traffic without the physical division, and keep to your side.
Source: NY DMV Road Signs You Must Know > Divided highway ends ↗
What is the purpose of this orange warning sign?
Correct answer: To warn of workers ahead
The worker symbol is used for road work. Be alert for workers, changing conditions and any instructions controlling the work zone.
Source: FHWA MUTCD Figure fig6f_04_3 > Workers ahead ↗
