Traffic Laws & Regulations Flashcards

A TLC driver is traveling on a highway and sees a 'Minimum Speed 40 mph' sign. The driver is going 35 mph. What is the risk?

Answer: Risk of a citation for impeding traffic flow

Driving below a posted minimum speed on a highway is a violation that impedes traffic flow and can result in a citation.

When a school bus with red lights flashing has stopped on a two-lane undivided road, what must an approaching TLC driver do?

Answer: Stop at least 20 feet away and wait until lights stop flashing

On an undivided road, all approaching vehicles from both directions must stop at least 20 feet from a stopped school bus with red lights flashing.

Under NYC traffic law, what is the maximum distance from the curb a vehicle must park?

Answer: 12 inches

NYC requires vehicles to park within 12 inches of the curb to keep travel lanes clear.

What is the purpose of a 'shared lane marking' (sharrow) painted on a road?

Answer: Indicates where cyclists should ride and alerts drivers to expect cyclists

Sharrows indicate the recommended path for cyclists and remind drivers to share the lane.

If a TLC driver's license is suspended, what must the driver do immediately?

Answer: Cease driving and surrender the license as directed

A suspended license must be surrendered and the driver must stop operating a vehicle immediately upon suspension.

What does a double solid yellow center line on a two-lane road mean?

Answer: Passing is prohibited for drivers in both directions

A double solid yellow line prohibits passing for drivers traveling in either direction.

A TLC driver receives a text message while driving in NYC. What is the legal requirement?

Answer: The driver must use a hands-free device or not use the phone at all

NYC law prohibits handheld electronic device use while driving; a hands-free device is required.