New York video lessons · Lesson 7 of 10
New York Safe Driving and Conditions: five situations explained
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In this video
- 0:00Intro
- 0:17Your rear wheels start to skid to the left. Which way do you steer?
- 1:08In fog, rain or falling snow, which beam should you use?
- 1:58On a long trip, how often should you plan a stop?
- 2:48An aggressive driver is following you. What does the New York manual say to do?
- 3:50You are following a large truck in the rain. How much following time does the New York manual suggest?
- 4:45Recap
In short
Turn the steering wheel in the direction the vehicle is trying to go. High beams reflect off rain, fog and snow. Schedule regular stops every 100 miles or two hours.
The five situations
Pick an answer first, the way the video pauses for you. Each one cites the New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21).
Situation 1
Your rear wheels start to skid to the left. Which way do you steer?
Answer: B. Left. Turn the steering wheel in the direction the vehicle is trying to go. If the rear wheels slide left, steer left.
New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) › Chapter 10 › How to Drive in Winter
Situation 2
In fog, rain or falling snow, which beam should you use?
Answer: C. Low beam. High beams reflect off rain, fog and snow. Keep your headlights on low beam.
New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) › Chapter 10 › Driving in Rain, Fog, or Snow
Situation 3
On a long trip, how often should you plan a stop?
Answer: B. Every 100 miles or two hours. Schedule regular stops every 100 miles or two hours.
New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) › Chapter 8 › Drowsy and Fatigued Driving
Situation 4
An aggressive driver is following you. What does the New York manual say to do?
Answer: A. Do not stop or leave your vehicle; drive to the nearest police station. If an aggressive driver is following you, do not stop or leave your vehicle. Drive to the nearest police station.
New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) › Chapter 8 › Aggressive Drivers
Situation 5
You are following a large truck in the rain. How much following time does the New York manual suggest?
Answer: C. At least three or four seconds. In bad weather and when following large trucks, increase the count to at least three or four seconds.
New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) › Chapter 8 › Allow Yourself Space
Transcript
0:00Intro
Weather, darkness and other drivers can turn an easy drive into a hard one. Let's work through five situations from the New York State Driver's Manual. For each one, pick your answer before I reveal it.
0:17Situation 1
On a slick road, the back of your car starts sliding to the left. Your rear wheels start to skid to the left. Which way do you steer? The answer is B: Left. Turn the steering wheel in the direction the vehicle is trying to go. If the rear wheels slide left, steer left. Steer in the direction the car is trying to go. If the rear slides left, steer left.
1:08Situation 2
You drive into thick fog. In fog, rain or falling snow, which beam should you use? The answer is C: Low beam. High beams reflect off rain, fog and snow. Keep your headlights on low beam. Use low beams. High beams reflect off fog, rain and snow and make it harder to see.
1:58Situation 3
You're planning a long drive upstate. On a long trip, how often should you plan a stop? The answer is B: Every 100 miles or two hours. Schedule regular stops every 100 miles or two hours. Schedule regular stops every 100 miles or two hours, before you get tired.
2:48Situation 4
An angry driver has been following you for several blocks. An aggressive driver is following you. What does the New York manual say to do? The answer is A: Do not stop or leave your vehicle; drive to the nearest police station. If an aggressive driver is following you, do not stop or leave your vehicle. Drive to the nearest police station. Don't stop, and don't get out of your car. Drive to the nearest police station.
3:50Situation 5
It's raining, and you're following a large truck. You are following a large truck in the rain. How much following time does the New York manual suggest? The answer is C: At least three or four seconds. In bad weather and when following large trucks, increase the count to at least three or four seconds. In bad weather and behind large trucks, increase your following time to at least three or four seconds.
4:45Recap
Turn the steering wheel in the direction the vehicle is trying to go. High beams reflect off rain, fog and snow. Schedule regular stops every 100 miles or two hours. If an aggressive driver is following you, do not stop or leave your vehicle. In bad weather and when following large trucks, increase the count to at least three or four seconds. Nice work. Try more safe driving questions in Practice by Topic, then test yourself with a full mock exam.
The rules in this lesson
- Turn the steering wheel in the direction the vehicle is trying to go.
- High beams reflect off rain, fog and snow.
- Schedule regular stops every 100 miles or two hours.
- If an aggressive driver is following you, do not stop or leave your vehicle.
- In bad weather and when following large trucks, increase the count to at least three or four seconds.
Original practice lesson written from the New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21). EstatePass is not affiliated with or endorsed by the New York DMV; these are not official test questions.