Traffic Laws & Regulations Flashcards

At what point must a TLC driver yield to a pedestrian who is crossing a street outside of a marked crosswalk?

Answer: When the pedestrian is close enough to be in danger

Drivers must yield to pedestrians outside crosswalks when the pedestrian is close enough that failure to yield would create a hazard.

What is the correct lane position for a TLC driver making a right turn from a multi-lane one-way street?

Answer: The rightmost available lane

Right turns must be made from the rightmost available lane, even on one-way streets.

Under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law, how long must a driver signal before making a lane change on a highway?

Answer: At least 300 feet

On highways, NYS law requires a signal to be used at least 300 feet before changing lanes or turning.

A TLC driver is double-parked on a busy street while a passenger loads luggage. A traffic agent approaches. What is the most likely outcome?

Answer: A parking summons regardless of how brief the stop

Double parking is illegal and results in a summons; hazard lights and driver presence do not exempt the vehicle.

What does a yellow 'X' signal in a reversible lane overhead control system indicate?

Answer: The lane is closed — the driver must move out of it immediately

A red X (or yellow X as a warning transition) means the lane is closed and drivers must exit it.

Which of the following actions is required when a driver is involved in a collision that results in property damage over $1,000 but no injuries in New York?

Answer: File a Police Accident Report (MV-104) within 10 days

New York law requires drivers to file a MV-104 report within 10 days when damage exceeds $1,000 or injury occurs.

On a highway on-ramp, who has the right of way — the merging driver or the driver already in the travel lane?

Answer: The driver in the travel lane has the right of way

The driver already in the travel lane has the right of way; the merging driver must yield and adjust speed to merge safely.