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Question 1 of 20Road signs

A blue sign with a white "H" tells you:

1. AA. A hotel is nearby
2. BB. A helicopter pad is nearby
3. CC. A hospital is nearby
4. DD. A highway begins here

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Question 2 of 20Road signs

You are in the lane that this sign says will end. What should you do?

1. AA. Stop at the end of the lane and wait
2. BB. Speed up and pass cars in the next lane
3. CC. Signal and merge when there is a safe gap
4. DD. Stay in it, since lanes like this reopen soon

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Question 3 of 20Road signs

What does this sign tell you?

1. AA. The traffic light ahead is broken
2. BB. There is a stop sign ahead
3. CC. An officer directs traffic ahead
4. DD. There is a traffic light ahead

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Question 4 of 20Road signs

What does this sign tell you to do?

1. AA. Turn right at the next street
2. BB. Stay in the right lane until the road ends
3. CC. Pass to the right of the island ahead
4. DD. Move right to let faster cars pass you

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Question 5 of 20Rules of the road · Safe driving and hazards

How far should you sit from the airbag in the steering wheel?

1. AA. About 2 inches
2. BB. About 5 inches
3. CC. It does not matter
4. DD. At least 10 inches

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Question 6 of 20Rules of the road · Safe driving and hazards

Rain is so heavy you cannot see the road. What should you do?

1. AA. Keep going at the same speed
2. BB. Turn on your high beams to see better
3. CC. Pull off the road safely and wait
4. DD. Follow the car ahead closely

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Question 7 of 20Rules of the road · Speed and following distance

Why do you need more following distance behind a motorcycle?

1. AA. It can often stop in a shorter distance
2. BB. It takes up more of the lane than a car
3. CC. It has no brake lights to warn you
4. DD. It always drives slower than cars

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Question 8 of 20Rules of the road · Signals and pavement markings

There is a solid yellow line on your side of the center and a broken yellow line on the far side. May you pass?

1. AA. Yes, whenever the road ahead looks clear
2. BB. Yes, but only if you are passing a truck
3. CC. No; only oncoming drivers may pass here
4. DD. No; no one may pass from either side

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Question 9 of 20Rules of the road · Right of way

At an intersection with no signs, you want to turn left. An oncoming car is going straight. What should you do?

1. AA. Turn first, since you got there first
2. BB. Turn while signaling
3. CC. Wave the car through and turn in front of it
4. DD. Yield to the oncoming car

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Question 10 of 20Rules of the road · Sharing the road

On a road with no sidewalk, where should people walk?

1. AA. On the right side, with traffic
2. BB. On the left side, facing traffic
3. CC. In the middle of the road
4. DD. On whichever side is shaded

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Question 11 of 20Rules of the road · Turning, passing and lanes

You are in a lane with a straight-only arrow but want to turn right. What should you do?

1. AA. Signal and turn right from your lane
2. BB. Go straight and find another way
3. CC. Cut across the next lane at the corner
4. DD. Back up and move into the right lane

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Question 12 of 20Rules of the road · Parking and stopping

In New York, you may not park or stand within how far of a traffic light, stop sign or yield sign?

1. AA. 10 feet
2. BB. 15 feet
3. CC. 30 feet
4. DD. 50 feet

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Question 13 of 20Rules of the road · Emergencies and equipment

How should you set your head restraint?

1. AA. As low as it will go on the seat
2. BB. Level with your neck or shoulders
3. CC. Removed, so it is more comfortable
4. DD. Level with the back of your head

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Question 14 of 20Rules of the road · Right of way

Your light turns green, but an ambulance with flashing lights and a siren is coming. What should you do?

1. AA. Stay stopped and let it go by
2. BB. Go, since you have the green light
3. CC. Turn right to get out of the way
4. DD. Speed up to clear the intersection

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Question 15 of 20Rules of the road · Alcohol, drugs and penalties

Marijuana is legal for adults in some states. Is it legal to drive while impaired by it?

1. AA. Yes, in states where it is legal
2. BB. Yes, if you have a medical card
3. CC. Yes, if you used only a small amount
4. DD. No, impaired driving is illegal everywhere

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Question 16 of 20Rules of the road · Alcohol, drugs and penalties

You drank a lot late last night. Could you still be impaired the next morning?

1. AA. Yes, alcohol can still be in your blood
2. BB. No, sleep removes all of the alcohol
3. CC. No, not if you eat a big breakfast
4. DD. Only if you still feel sick

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Question 17 of 20Rules of the road · Emergencies and equipment

You hit a parked car and cannot find the owner. What should you do?

1. AA. Leave a note with your contact details
2. BB. Drive away, since no one saw it
3. CC. Wait a few minutes, then leave if no one comes
4. DD. Call a friend to ask what to do

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Question 18 of 20Rules of the road · Turning, passing and lanes

Your left arm is bent up at the elbow. What does it mean?

1. AA. You are turning left
2. BB. You are slowing or stopping
3. CC. You are turning right
4. DD. You are parking

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Question 19 of 20Rules of the road · Signals and pavement markings

The light turns yellow just as you reach the stop line at speed and cannot stop safely. What should you do?

1. AA. Slam on the brakes and stop wherever you are
2. BB. Speed up to beat the red light
3. CC. Stop in the middle of the crosswalk
4. DD. Go on through the intersection with care

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Question 20 of 20Rules of the road · Turning, passing and lanes

When joining a highway, what should you look for?

1. AA. The car with the loudest horn
2. BB. A place to stop and wait on the ramp
3. CC. A gap in traffic to merge into
4. DD. An empty left lane

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