Yield of Dreams
This octagonal red sign is the only 8-sided traffic sign on the road.
What is a Stop sign?
When two vehicles enter an uncontrolled intersection from different highways at the same time, this driver must yield the right-of-way.
Who is the driver on the left (the driver on the right has the right-of-way)?
When driving in heavy fog or rain, you should use this headlight setting instead of high beams.
What are low beams (or fog lights)?
In New York State, a driver under age 21 can be prosecuted under the "Zero Tolerance Law" if their Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is at or above this percentage.
What is 0.02%?
A driver holding a DJ (Junior Driver) or MJ (Junior Motorcycle) license in NYS must not drive between these hours, unless accompanied by a parent/guardian or for work/school.
What is 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM?
A yellow, pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the road warns drivers of this specific road condition.
What is a No Passing Zone?
In NYS, when an emergency vehicle with flashing red or blue lights is stopped on the side of the road, this law requires you to move over or slow down.
What is the Move Over Law?
Hydroplaning occurs when your tires lose traction and ride on a film of water. To recover safely, you should do this instead of slamming on the brakes.
What is ease your foot off the gas pedal and steer straight?
For non-commercial drivers age 21 and older, the legal limit for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a BAC of this percentage.
What is 0.08%?
In addition to required classroom hours, a student driver in NYS must complete a minimum of this many total hours of supervised driving (including 15 hours at night) before taking the road test.
What is 50 hours?
On a multi-lane highway, a solid white line between lanes means this.
What is lane changes are discouraged / stay in your lane? (Passing/lane crossing is restricted).
⭐️ DAILY DOUBLE! (Wager up to your total points!) — You are making a left turn at a green traffic light (not a green arrow). You must yield the right-of-way to these TWO groups.
Who are oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk?
Under NYS law, whenever your windshield wipers are on due to rain, snow, or sleet, these must also be turned on.
What are headlights?
This NYS doctrine means that by driving on NY highways, you automatically give consent to a chemical test of your breath, blood, or urine if arrested for driving under the influence.
What is Implied Consent?
If a junior driver (Class DJ) receives a conviction for a serious moving violation (or two minor ones), their permit or license will be suspended for this many days.
What is 60 days?
You approach an intersection with a flashing red light. This is how you must legally treat it.
What is stop completely, then proceed when safe (treat it like a Stop sign)?
Unless a sign states otherwise, the maximum speed limit in New York (upstate) is this many miles per hour.
What is 55 mph?
If your vehicle’s tires drop off the paved edge onto a soft shoulder, you should avoid swerving immediately back onto the road. Instead, you should do this first.
What is ease off the gas, brake gently, and steer back onto the road once slowed down?
According to the NYS Driver’s Manual, it takes about this long for your body to process and dispose of the alcohol in one standard drink (12 oz beer, 5 oz wine, or 1.5 oz liquor).
What is about 1 hour (or 1 to 1.5 hours)?
NYS law allows junior drivers (Class DJ) to drive unsupervised between 5:00 AM and 9:00 PM to and from their place of employment. However, state law strictly prohibits junior drivers from doing this specific task while on the clock.
What is driving as part of work duties (such as making deliveries-pizza, parcel, etc... or driving a company vehicle)?
A green arrow shown together with a red signal light at an intersection means you may do this.
What is turn in the direction of the arrow (yielding to pedestrians and traffic already in the intersection)?
When passing a bicyclist on a NYS roadway, state law requires drivers to leave at least this amount of space between the vehicle and the bike.
What is a safe distance (NYS law mandates a "safe distance," often taught as 3–4 feet minimum)?
On slippery or icy roads, using this common vehicle feature to maintain speed can be dangerous and should be turned off.
What is cruise control?
While a DWI is based on a BAC of 0.08% or higher, a driver can be charged with DWAI (Driving While Ability Impaired) at a lower BAC starting at this level.
What is 0.05% to 0.07%?
Under NYS Graduated Licensing laws, if a junior driver (Class DJ) or permit holder is convicted of a first-time texting or cell phone violation, their driving privilege is automatically suspended for this exact duration—double the standard suspension length.
What is 120 days?