1. A driver can be charged with DWI with a BAC of ____ or more.
- 0.05%
- 0.08%
- 0.10%
Explanation: In New York, a BAC of .08 is DWI and .18 or more is Aggravated DWI. A BAC over .05 is legal evidence of impairment (DWAI).
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What does this sign indicate?
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What does this sign indicate?
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What does this sign indicate?
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What does a Wrong Way sign indicate?
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What does a ONE WAY sign indicate?
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What does this sign means?
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What does a NO PASSING ZONE pennant sign indicate?
Alabama Driver Manual
What does a Speed Limit sign indicate?
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What does this sign mean?
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What does a lane-use control sign indicate?
Alabama Driver Manual
What does a railroad crossbuck sign indicate?
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What does a PEDESTRIAN CROSSING sign indicate?
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Seat belts should be used by ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Children should ride in ____.
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Alcohol affects driving by ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Drowsy driving is dangerous because ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Which option is NOT a good way to reduce distraction?
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What should you do if another driver behaves aggressively?
Alabama Driver Manual
At night you should ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do if an oncoming vehicle's headlights are bright?
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In fog you should generally use ____.
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What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
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On snow or ice you should ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
If your brakes fail, you should first ____.
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Why is tailgating dangerous?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when usually pass another vehicle?
Alabama Driver Manual
When should you NOT pass another vehicle?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when someone is passing you?
Alabama Driver Manual
Stopping distance is affected by ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Driving too slowly can be dangerous because ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do if another driver is following too closely behind you?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when approaching a stopped emergency or service vehicle with flashing lights?
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Which statement about roadside emergency scenes is NOT correct?
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Before changing lanes or merging you should check ____.
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Good steering control begins with ____.
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What is the purpose of a speed limit?
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Inside New York City, when may you turn right on a red light?
NYC Traffic Rules §4-03(a)(3)
When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time, who should usually go first?
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At a four-way stop, the vehicle that should go first is usually the one that ____.
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What should you do if you see a blind pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog?
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What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with siren or flashing lights?
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What should you do when entering a roundabout?
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When a stopped school bus is using red warning signals and a stop arm, what is the correct response?
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Which statement about a school bus stopped with red warning signals is NOT correct?
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You should never ____ at a railroad crossing.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do before backing out of a driveway?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do if another driver fails to yield when you have the right-of-way?
Alabama Driver Manual
Which statement about roundabouts is NOT correct?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
When parallel parked on a New York street, your vehicle's wheels must be no more than what distance from the curb?
N.Y. VTL §1203(a)
What should you do when signal before?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do before backing your vehicle?
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What should you do when parking on a hill?
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What should you do when not park?
Alabama Driver Manual
Backing is safest when you ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What does 'parallel parking' mean?
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What does a red curb indicate?
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What does a yellow curb indicate?
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What is the purpose of handicap parking spaces?
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What does it mean to 'double park'?
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A left turn on red may be allowed only ____.
Alaska Driver Manual
In New York State, who must wear a DOT-approved helmet when operating or riding a motorcycle?
N.Y. VTL §381
Large trucks have ____.
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What should you do when passing a large truck?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when waiting behind another vehicle at railroad tracks?
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What does 'sharing the road' mean for drivers?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
What is a 'bike lane' and what does it mean for drivers?
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What does 'vulnerable road user' mean?
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What is the meaning of a 'no-zone' around large trucks?
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What does it mean to 'share the road with motorcycles'?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
Which of the following is true about sharing the road with cyclists?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
Which of the following is true about pedestrian right-of-way?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
A motorcycle is entitled to ____.
Alaska Driver Manual
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Explanation: In New York, a BAC of .08 is DWI and .18 or more is Aggravated DWI. A BAC over .05 is legal evidence of impairment (DWAI).
Explanation: Form MV-104 must be filed with the DMV within 10 days when a crash causes more than $1,000 in property damage to any one person.
Explanation: Cyclists are legally allowed — and often required — to ride on the road, not the sidewalk. The other two statements are correct.
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