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Sign shapes and colors

Warning signs are normally yellow and diamond-shaped, with black letters or symbols.
Destination signs are green with white letters and symbols, showing directions and distances to locations.
Service signs are blue with white letters or symbols, showing the location of services.

Road signs

A STOP sign means come to a full stop, yield the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians in or heading toward the intersection, and go only when it is safe.
If there is no stop line, you must stop before entering the crosswalk.
If there is no stop line or crosswalk, you must stop before entering the intersection, at the point nearest the intersection that gives you a view of traffic on the intersecting roadway.
A YIELD sign means decrease your speed as you reach the intersection, and prepare to stop and yield the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians in or heading toward the intersection.
You must come to a full stop at a YIELD sign if traffic conditions require it.
A red circle with a slash over a symbol indicates that an action, like a right turn, is not allowed, or that some vehicles are restricted from the road.
The shape of a route sign tells you the type of route (interstate, U.S., state, or county) you are on.

Traffic signals

A steady red light means stop, and do not go until the light turns green.
You can make a right turn at a steady red light after coming to a full stop and yielding the right-of-way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
In New York City, turning on a red light is not allowed unless a sign permits it.
A flashing red light means the same as a STOP sign: stop, yield the right-of-way, and go when it is safe.
A steady yellow light means be prepared to stop, because the signal is about to turn red.
A steady green light means go, but yield the right-of-way to other traffic at the intersection as required by law.
The manual states roundabouts follow the 'yield-at-entry' rule, in which approaching vehicles must wait for a gap in the circulating flow before entering.

Pavement markings

Lines separating traffic moving in opposite directions are yellow.
Double solid lines mean you cannot pass or change lanes, and cannot cross them except to turn left to enter or leave the highway, such as to or from a driveway, or to make a U-turn.
A diamond symbol indicates a lane reserved for buses, HOV vehicles (car-pools and van-pools), bicycles, or other special vehicles.

Right of way & turning

The manual states a driver who approaches an intersection must yield the right-of-way to traffic that is already in the intersection.
The manual states that at intersections not controlled by signs or signals, or where drivers stop at STOP signs at the same time at right angles, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.
The manual states drivers must yield to pedestrians in marked or unmarked crosswalks, slowing down or stopping if necessary, and must take care to avoid colliding with pedestrians and bicyclists.
The manual states the law requires you to signal a turn or lane change with your turn lights or hand signals at least 100 feet (30 m) ahead.
The manual states you can make a U-turn only from the left portion of the lane nearest to the centerline of the roadway, never from the right lane.
The manual states you cannot make a U-turn near the top of a hill, a curve, or any other location where other drivers cannot see your vehicle from 500 feet (150 m) away in either direction.
The manual states you can never make a U-turn on a limited access expressway, even if paths connect your side of the expressway with the other side.

Emergency vehicles & work zones

The manual states the Move Over Law requires drivers to avoid colliding with an authorized emergency or hazard vehicle on the shoulder or highway with its emergency lights, one or more amber hazard lights, or a combination of amber and blue lights activated.
The manual states personal vehicles driven by volunteer firefighters responding to alarms are allowed to display blue lights.
The manual states personal vehicles driven by volunteer ambulance or rescue squad members can display green lights.
The manual states amber lights on hazard vehicles such as snow plows and tow trucks warn other drivers of possible dangers.
The manual states that when you speed in work zones, ticket fines double, even when the workers or work vehicles are not there.

Sharing the road

You cannot pass on the left if you cannot safely return before any oncoming vehicle comes within 200 feet (60 m) of you.
You should stop at least 20 feet (6 m) away from a school bus that is flashing its red lights.
The manual states that you must stop for a school bus even if it is on the opposite side of a divided highway.
The fine ranges from a minimum of $250 for a first violation to a maximum of $1,000 for three violations in three years.
Bicyclists must never travel with more than two side-by-side in a single lane.
Motorcyclists are required to wear approved helmets and goggles or a face shield, though motorcycles themselves do not offer the rider the protections of other vehicle types.
Tractors with long hoods can have a blind spot of 20 feet in front of the vehicle. You should avoid these "no zones."

Alcohol & drugs

The manual states that a BAC of more than .05 percent is legal evidence that you are impaired.
The manual states that for a 150-pound male, each drink contains enough alcohol to increase his BAC by about .02 percent, and it takes the body approximately one hour to remove that much alcohol.
The manual explains that under New York's "Implied Consent" law, when you drive a car in the state you are considered to have given your consent to take a chemical test if arrested for an alcohol- or drug-related violation.
The manual states the legal purchase and possession age for beverages containing alcohol in New York State is 21.
The manual states courts must order an ignition interlock installed on any vehicle owned or operated by such a driver for at least 12 months.
The manual states that drivers who commit alcohol-related offenses with a child under 16 years old in the vehicle may be charged with a class E felony, punishable by up to four years in prison; this is known as Leandra's Law.

Speed & following distance

The manual states that if no speed limit is posted, you must drive no more than 55 mph (88 km/h).
The manual gives the example that the speed limit is 25 mph (48 km/h) in New York City unless another limit is posted.
The manual explains that even driving below a posted limit, a police officer could ticket you for a speed 'not reasonable' for the conditions.
The manual describes the two-second rule: count 'one thousand one, one thousand two' after the vehicle ahead passes a fixed point; if you reach it sooner, you are following too closely.
The manual says that in bad weather and when following large trucks, you should increase the two-second count to at least three or four seconds.

Driving record & points

Aggravated driving while intoxicated (Agg-DWI), with .18 of one percent blood alcohol content, carries a minimum one-year revocation.
Driving while intoxicated (DWI), with .08 of one percent blood alcohol content, carries a minimum six-month revocation.
Under the Zero Tolerance Law, a driver under age 21 will have their license suspended for six months if found to have a BAC from .02 to .07.
If you get 11 or more points within 18 months, you will be notified by mail that your driver license will be suspended.
The point table in the manual assigns 5 points to passing a stopped school bus.
The point table in the manual assigns 11 points to speeding more than 40 mph over the posted limit — the highest point value on the table.

Licensing basics

The manual states the minimum age for a Class D license is 18, or age 17 with a driver education Certificate of Completion.
The manual states that to pass the vision test, you must have 20/40 vision in at least one eye with or without corrective lenses.
The manual states you must correctly answer at least 14 of the 20 questions asked, and must correctly answer two of the four questions about road signs.
The manual states you must be supervised by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old, has a license valid for the type of vehicle you are driving, and is seated in the front seat with you.

Emergencies and special situations

The law requires you to use your headlights from one-half hour after the sun sets to one-half hour before the sun rises, when visibility is less than 1,000 feet (300 m), and when you use your windshield wipers to clear rain, snow, or sleet.
Your headlights must be on low beam when you are within 500 feet (150 m) of an oncoming vehicle or within 200 feet (60 m) of a vehicle ahead of you, even if the vehicle ahead is in a different lane.
The manual states you must file a report with DMV within 10 days of the event.

Signals & vehicle controls

The manual states no person shall operate or park a vehicle on public highways unless it has been inspected at least once a year.
The manual states that the law requires tires to have at least 2/32nds of an inch (.16 cm) of tread.
The manual defines ADAS as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.

Parking rules

In your final parking position, your wheels must be no more than one foot (30 cm) from the curb.
You cannot park, stop or stand within 15 feet (5 m) of a fire hydrant, unless a licensed driver remains in the vehicle to move it in an emergency.

Financial responsibility & insurance

Minimum liability coverage is required of $50,000 against the death of one person.
If you are convicted of driving an uninsured vehicle or if you allow another person to drive your uninsured vehicle, your license or privilege to drive in New York State will be revoked for at least one year.

Railroad & light rail crossings

The Railroad Crossing Warning Sign is yellow with black letters and an "RR" and "X" symbol. It means there is a railroad crossing ahead — use caution and be prepared to stop.
Flashing red lights, lowered crossing gates, and/or a bell at a railroad crossing indicate that you must stop at least 15 feet (5 m) from the tracks.

Freeway driving

The expressway speed limit is normally 55 mph (88 km/h), but can be posted at 65 mph (100 km/h) in some rural areas.
Signal your exit at least 100 feet (30 m) before you reach the exit ramp. When you are on the exit ramp, decrease your speed, since there is often a lower speed limit for the ramp.

Pedestrian rights

A special right-of-way law allows blind pedestrians to cross with a guide dog or a white or metal cane. You must always give them the right-of-way when they are trying to cross at a marked or unmarked crosswalk, even if traffic signals or other right-of-way rules are not in their favor.
Pedestrians have the right of way at all crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked, and drivers must yield to them at all crosswalks and intersections.

Seat belts & child safety

The manual explains that New York is a 'primary enforcement' state, meaning a police officer can pull you over just because you or a passenger isn't wearing a seat belt.
The manual states a child must be restrained in the rear-facing position until they are two years old or reach the highest weight or height limit allowed by the car seat manufacturer.

Distracted driving

The manual states a first offense for using a hand-held mobile telephone while driving could result in a fine of up to $200 and five license points.
The manual states drivers with probationary and junior licenses who use a hand-held phone or text while driving will receive a 120-day suspension for a first conviction.