Sharing the Road — New York DMV Practice Questions

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1. At night, from how far behind must a bicycle’s red taillight be visible?

AAt least 30 feet.
At least 300 feet.
CAt least 3,000 feet.

Why B is correct

A bicycle used at night must have a headlight visible from 500 feet ahead and a red taillight visible from 300 feet behind.

2. Children are near your driveway. What should you do before backing out?

Get out and check behind your vehicle.
BRely on your mirrors.
CHonk twice to warn the children, then back out slowly.

Why A is correct

Before you back into or out of a driveway, get out of the vehicle and check behind it.

3. What does the reflective orange triangle on the back of a vehicle mean?

A slow-moving vehicle.
BA school bus.
CA vehicle carrying hazardous materials.

Why A is correct

The slow-moving vehicle symbol is a reflective orange triangle on animal-drawn vehicles, most farm vehicles, construction equipment and rural mail vehicles.

4. When do two-thirds of deer-vehicle collisions happen?

AMarch, April and May.
BJune, July and August.
October, November and December.

Why C is correct

Two-thirds of deer-vehicle collisions occur in October, November and December, during the breeding season.

5. Where may Class B and C mopeds be driven?

AIn any lane.
Only in the right lane, as far right as possible, except to turn left.
CIn any lane, including on expressways and highways.

Why B is correct

Class B and C mopeds can be driven only in the right lane, as far right as possible. Class A mopeds may use any lane.

6. Why should you slow down when passing a bicyclist?

Air pressure from a fast car can push the rider off balance.
BCyclists have the right-of-way.
CThe law requires 10 mph.

Why A is correct

Reduce speed as you pass; air pressure from a vehicle passing quickly can send a cyclist off balance.

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21 more Sharing questions

Answers and explanations for these are in the study app.

A bicycle used at night must have a headlight visible from how far ahead?
A truck ahead moves left at an intersection with its right signal on. What is it doing?
According to NHTSA figures in the New York manual, what was the other vehicle doing in 41% of fatal motorcycle crashes in 2015?
After passing a truck, when may you return to its lane?
From how far must a bicycle’s horn or bell be heard in New York?
How does New York law say to overtake a bicyclist from behind?
How many bicyclists may ride side by side in a single lane in New York?
How must an ATV or snowmobile cross a state highway in New York?
In fatal crashes between cars and big trucks, who contributes to the cause in more than 60 percent of them?
May two motorcyclists ride side by side in one lane in New York?
Tractors with long hoods can have a blind spot of how many feet in front?
When you pass a motorcycle, how much room should you give it?
Where must a bicyclist ride in New York when there is no bike lane?
Which bicyclists must wear an approved helmet in New York?
Why can a motorcycle’s brake light be hard to notice?
Why does a tractor-trailer with air brakes need more distance to stop?
Why might a motorcycle’s turn signal be on when the rider is not turning?
You are exiting a highway just ahead of a large truck. What does the manual suggest?
You are passing a horse being ridden along the road. What is illegal?
You are turning right on red. Where should you check for a bicyclist?
You see one deer cross the road ahead. What should you expect?

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