NYS DMV Permit Study Guide Flashcards

NYS DMV Permit Study Guide Flashcards A "no parking" sign at a certain location means You may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers.The car behind you begins to pass you. You should Slow down slightly and stay in your lane.When you get ready to leave an expressway, you should begin to use your turn signal 100 feet before the exit ramp.What color and shape is a destination sign? green with white letters What does a "slow moving vehicle" emblem look likeA triangular orange sign.You come to an intersection which is blocked by other traffic. You should Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through.Seat belts can be most effective as injury preventive devices when they are worn by Passengers and the driver whenever they are in the car.When you drive in heavy fog during daylight hours you should drive with your Headlights on low beam.Your car starts to skid on a slippery road. You shouldSteer in the direction you want the front wheels to go.If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light at that intersection?before the intersection Motorists should be aware that all bicycles used after dark must have Front headlight and red taillight What must you do if you enter a road from a driveway?You face a green light, but traffic on the other side of the intersection does not allow you to travel all the way through the intersection. May you enter the intersection?NoDoes a vehicle prepared to enter a traffic circle or rotary have right-of-way over vehicles already in the circle?On a New York State highway where there is no posted speed limit, the fastest you may legally drive is 55 What color and shape is a railroad crossing warning sign?yellow with a black X and RR If you reach an intersection that is not controlled at the same time as a driver on your right, and both of you prepare to go straight, who has the right-of-way?the driver on the right has the right of way What does it indicate if an edge line angles in toward the center of the road?The road will get narrower What must you do at a STOP sign?stop completely and then go when it is safe to do so 100 feetWhen you prepare for a right turn, should you remain as close to the center of the lane as possible?What happens to your driver's license if you refuse to take a chemical test (breath or blood) Your driver's license will be taken away.

What do each of these lines indicate: one broken, one

solid, double solid, solid and broken together?One broken= passing permittedone solid= passing permitted only when conditions requiredouble solid= no passingsolid and broken together= you may pass on the side of the broken only if traffic allows You may never parkIn a crosswalk.

On a road which has no sidewalks a pedestrian should walk on the Side of the road facing oncoming traffic.You are driving in the middle lane on a three lane expressway. A car begins to pass you on the right. The actions of that driver are OK if no signs forbid passing on the right.

Which of the following must you obey over the other three:

steady red light, flashing red light, STOP sign, police officer?Police Officers You want to turn right at the next intersection. You should begin to use your turn signal At least 100 feet before the turn.What is the hand signal for a stop? A right turn? stop= arm extended downwardright= hand extended upward no, remain as far to the right as possible Where must you position your vehicle when you prepare to make a left turn from a two-way roadway into a one-way roadway?

What must you do when facing each of the following: a

flashing red light, flashing yellow light, steady yellow light, a red light with a green arrow?flashing red light= Stopflashing yellow light= proceed with cautionsteady yellow light= yield; stop; slow down and proceed with cautionred light with a green arrow= go in the direction of the arrow When your right wheels run onto a soft shoulder what is the best way to get back on the highway Ease your foot off the gas and brake gently.A red and white triangular sign at an intersection meansSlow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.You may cross a double solid yellow line To turn into a driveway.A "no stopping" sign means that, unless directed to do so by a policeman, you may stop only To avoid conflict with other traffic.You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.What is the normal color and shape of a warning sign?yellow with black letters Right lane ends ahead, stay to the leftThis sign means If two drivers enter an intersection from opposite directions at the same time, and one travels straights, the other prepares to turn left, which must yield the right-of-way?the driver turning left has to yield the right of way NoWhat will you do if you hear a siren nearby but cannot see where the emergency vehicle is?You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn.You should Signal and keep your wheels straight.A regulation sign is normally what shape? rectangle When attempting to stop on a slippery road, the best action to take is to Apply the brakes in slow, steady strokes.If you enter an intersection to make a left turn, but oncoming traffic prevents the turn immediately what should you do?wait in the intersection with the wheels straight and your turn signal on until traffic permits you to proceed Divided highway ends.This sign means What type of pavement marking is used to show you which lane you must use for a turn?white paint in the middle of the lane

You are making a left turn from a two-way street into a one-way street. When you have completed the turn your car should be In the left lane of the street.Pull to the curb to see if the emergency vehicle is in your street How far before a turn must you signal?