New York DMV Permit: Emergencies Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is signal just after you pass through the intersection.

If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, signal just after you pass through the intersection. If you signal earlier, another driver may think you are turning at the intersection.

Not quite. The answer is avoid eye contact.

If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, don't challenge the driver. Don't make eye contact. Avoid name calling and rude gestures. Such actions have sometimes led to actual violence. For your own safety, stay in your vehicle. Keep driving but slow down and change lanes to encourage the aggressive driver to pass you.

Not quite. The answer is $50.

In the front seat, the driver and each passenger must be properly restrained, one person per belt. If you are found guilty of failing to do so, you may be fined up to $50.

Source: Chapter 8 – Defensive Driving, New York State DMV Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is $100.

As the driver, you have the responsibility of ensuring that every front-seat passenger ages 8 through 15 is properly restrained with a seat belt and every passenger under the age of 8 is properly restrained with an appropriate child restraint. If you are found guilty of failing to do so, you will be fined $25 – $100 and three points will be added to your driving record.

Source: Chapter 8 – Defensive Driving, New York State DMV Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is Operating visual screen devices and texting while driving

It is illegal to drive while operating a visual screen device or texting. Performing such actions while driving are prohibited by the law.

Not quite. The answer is Left arm pointing downward

The correct hand signal for slowing down or stopping is left arm pointing downward.

Not quite. The answer is Pre-loosening the lid of your coffee cup

Before starting your trip, you should set up your cab just as you like it, but eating and drinking should be done at rest stops.

Not quite. The answer is Allow plenty of time to reach your destination on time.

If you're stressed or in a hurry, you may become an aggressive driver. To prevent this, allow plenty of time to reach your destination. If there is a traffic jam on your usual route, try to find an alternate route.

Not quite. The answer is pull over to the side of the road and park your vehicle before dealing with the situation.

Do not take your eyes off the road to turn around to deal with the needs of passengers, children or pets. If you must give attention to passengers or animals, pull over to the side of the road and park your vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is Drive at a speed that lets you stop safely within the distance that your headlights can illuminate.

"Driving within the range of your headlights" means driving at a speed that lets you stop safely within the distance that your headlights can illuminate. Your high-beam headlights can light the road up to 350 feet ahead. At 60 mph, your vehicle will travel 350 feet in just four seconds. If there is a hazard more than 350 feet ahead, you may not be able to see it in time to avoid it. To give yourself more time to react, slow down.

Not quite. The answer is four

Children under the age of four must be secured in a child safety seat. Children aged four through seven must be secured in a booster seat or a child safety seat.

Not quite. The answer is speed up.

If another vehicle is passing you on the left, make it easier for the other driver to complete the pass. Decrease your speed slightly and keep right. After the pass is complete and the vehicle is well in front of you, you may resume your previous speed.

Not quite. The answer is October, November, and December.

Two-thirds of all deer-vehicle collisions occur in the months of October, November, and December. That's breeding season (for the deer). Drive with caution when you see a deer crossing sign.

Not quite. The answer is hydroplaning.

On a wet road, at speeds of up to 35 mph, modern tires will usually channel water away to maintain contact with the road. However, in deep water at higher speeds, the channeling action of the tires becomes less effective and the tires start to ride on a layer of water like water skis. This is called "hydroplaning." At 50 mph or above, hydroplaning may result in a total loss of braking and steering control. To prevent hydroplaning, slow down.

Not quite. The answer is Slow down; also move into a non-adjacent lane if possible.

Under New York State's Move Over law, to pass a stopped emergency vehicle, you must slow down. If possible, you must also move into a non-adjacent lane, leaving at least one vacant lane between you and the emergency vehicle. (Note: All US states now have their own Move Over laws, but some of them require drivers to do different things. When traveling out of state, always check the local traffic laws.)

Source: NY VAT § 1144-A

Not quite. The answer is When you can see the entire front bumper of the passed vehicle in your rear-view mirror

Once you can see the entire front bumper of the passed vehicle in your rear-view mirror, it is probably safe to merge back in front of the vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is brake immediately.

If you experience a blowout, hold the steering wheel tightly, steer straight ahead, and slowly ease your foot off the accelerator. Don't brake immediately; you might lock the wheels and lose control. Brake gently only after the vehicle is back under your control. Drive completely off the road at the nearest safe location.

Not quite. The answer is 500 feet

High beams let you see farther than low beams, but they can blind the driver of a nearby vehicle. In New York State, you must use low beams whenever you're within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 200 feet of a vehicle ahead of you.

Not quite. The answer is No.

In New York State, you may not park, stand, or stop on a crosswalk.

Source: Chapter 7 – Parallel Parking, New York State DMV Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is 10 inches

The pressure of a deploying airbag can injure you if you are sitting too close to it. Adjust your seating position to leave at least 10 inches between the center of your chest and the airbag cover on the steering wheel.