New York CAR DMV Practice Test 15

A driver who enters a traffic circle or rotary must yield the right-of-way to drivers already in the circle. Vehicles entering a roadway from a driveway must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and to vehicles already in the road. When leaving a parking space, you must yield to oncoming traffic.

The law requires you to signal a turn or lane change with your mechanical turn signals or hand signals at least 100 feet in advance.

It is illegal to park, stop, or stand within a crosswalk. Parking is prohibited within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

At dusk or on overcast days, you must turn on your headlights. Dim your lights to their low beam setting when within 1,000 feet of an approaching vehicle and when within 500 feet of a vehicle that you are following. When driving in poor weather, always use your low beams.

The posted maximum speed limit is the fastest legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions. It is safest to drive at the same speed as surrounding traffic, up to the maximum speed limit. Maintaining a safe speed at all times is a responsibility shared by all motorists.

Solid yellow lines on two-lane roads indicate zones where passing is prohibited. If a solid yellow line appears next to a broken yellow line, drivers in the lane nearest to the solid yellow line may not pass. In some instances, both yellow lines will be solid, indicating that it is not safe to pass from either direction.

It is prohibited to park on the shoulder of a freeway, except in an emergency.

It is estimated that drivers make 200 decisions for every mile traveled, making it vital that drivers focus their full attention on the task of driving. Performing any additional task can create a dangerous distraction.

This sign warns of the presence of a crossroad ahead.

This sign indicates that a stop sign is ahead.

You must not, under any circumstances, attempt to cross railroad tracks unless you are certain that your entire vehicle will clear all of the tracks. If other traffic prevents you from going fully across, wait and cross only when there is room.

After passing on the left, before you return to the right lane, look at your interior rearview mirror and make sure you can see the front bumper of the passed vehicle. Look over your right shoulder to make sure you can see several feet of pavement between your vehicle and the one you passed. You may then return to the right lane.

When you back up a vehicle, look through your back window for pedestrians and other obstacles. Do not rely only on your mirrors, especially when children are near. Before you back into or out of a driveway, get out of the vehicle and check behind your vehicle.

Bicyclists must ride in a bicycle lane, if one is available. If there is no bicycle lane, they must remain near the right curb or right edge of the road, moving in the same direction as traffic in the lane nearest them.

This sign indicates that there is a traffic signal ahead.

New York law requires children who are under the age of eight and shorter than 4 feet, 9 inches tall, or weighing less than 100 pounds, to be seated in a government-approved child safety seat. They should not be allowed to use a seat belt until the seat belt fits properly.

You must always signal before turning or changing lanes. You should keep your wheels straight while waiting to make a left turn. If another vehicle hits you from behind, this ensures that you will not be pushed into oncoming traffic.

Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign indicates that a divided highway is beginning and cars should keep to the right.

It is illegal to drive under the influence of any substance that impairs your ability to drive safely. This includes alcohol, prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and illegal drugs.

When driving on a two-lane roadway or undivided highway, you must yield to an emergency vehicle using its lights and/or siren, regardless of the direction from which it is approaching. Immediately drive as near as possible to the right side of the road and stop, taking care not to stop within an intersection.