NYS ESCORT VEHICLE OPERATIONS STUDY
GUIDE 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS GRADED
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⩥ In which of the following situations may drivers need more space in
front of their vehicle? Answer: When it is hard to see ahead
When carrying a heavy load or pulling a trailer
When following motorcycles
⩥ If your car goes into water, you should Answer: Remove yourself
before it starts to sink
⩥ The NYS law requires drivers to use their headlights Answer: From
one-half hour after the sun sets to one-half hour before the sun rises
When visibility is less than 1,000 feet
When they use their windshield wipers to clear rain, fog or snow
⩥ Drivers must be ready to stop at the stop sign when they see this sign
Answer:
⩥ Side road sign Answer:
⩥ The dirt on the side of the road is soft sign Answer:
,⩥ What does a NO STANDING sign mean? Answer: Drivers can only
make a temporary stop to load or drop off passengers
⩥ U-turns are illegal Answer: On limited access expressways
In school zones
In business districts of New York City
⩥ For protection, motorcyclists are required to Answer: Wear approved
helmets
⩥ Never put an infant _______________________ of a car that has a
passenger air bag Answer: In a rear-facing child safety seat in the front
seat
⩥ Tires with metal studs can be used in New York State only from
Answer: October 16 through April 30
⩥ The driver is near a school and should watch for children Answer:
⩥ What do flashing red lights on a school bus indicate? Answer: The bus
is stopped to load or discharge passengers
, ⩥ What equipment must a bicycle have when used at night? Answer: A
headlight and a red taillight
⩥ What is the ideal steering wheel hand placement? Answer: 9-3 or 8-4
⩥ If your gas pedal is stuck, you should Answer: hook your shoe under
the pedal and see if you can free it
⩥ In New York State, it is a traffic violation to ____________________
while driving Answer: Use a hands-free phone
Activate or end a phone call
Speak into or listen to a hand-held mobile phone
⩥ New York State has a "primary enforcement" seat belt law, which
means that Answer: a law enforcement officer can issue a traffic ticket
for failure to wear a seat belt
⩥ What should you check for when you leave an expressway? Answer:
Speed limit signs
⩥ What do warning signs mean? Answer: Drivers are approaching a
hazardous location
Drivers are approaching a location where there is a special rule
Danger ahead
GUIDE 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS GRADED
A+
⩥ In which of the following situations may drivers need more space in
front of their vehicle? Answer: When it is hard to see ahead
When carrying a heavy load or pulling a trailer
When following motorcycles
⩥ If your car goes into water, you should Answer: Remove yourself
before it starts to sink
⩥ The NYS law requires drivers to use their headlights Answer: From
one-half hour after the sun sets to one-half hour before the sun rises
When visibility is less than 1,000 feet
When they use their windshield wipers to clear rain, fog or snow
⩥ Drivers must be ready to stop at the stop sign when they see this sign
Answer:
⩥ Side road sign Answer:
⩥ The dirt on the side of the road is soft sign Answer:
,⩥ What does a NO STANDING sign mean? Answer: Drivers can only
make a temporary stop to load or drop off passengers
⩥ U-turns are illegal Answer: On limited access expressways
In school zones
In business districts of New York City
⩥ For protection, motorcyclists are required to Answer: Wear approved
helmets
⩥ Never put an infant _______________________ of a car that has a
passenger air bag Answer: In a rear-facing child safety seat in the front
seat
⩥ Tires with metal studs can be used in New York State only from
Answer: October 16 through April 30
⩥ The driver is near a school and should watch for children Answer:
⩥ What do flashing red lights on a school bus indicate? Answer: The bus
is stopped to load or discharge passengers
, ⩥ What equipment must a bicycle have when used at night? Answer: A
headlight and a red taillight
⩥ What is the ideal steering wheel hand placement? Answer: 9-3 or 8-4
⩥ If your gas pedal is stuck, you should Answer: hook your shoe under
the pedal and see if you can free it
⩥ In New York State, it is a traffic violation to ____________________
while driving Answer: Use a hands-free phone
Activate or end a phone call
Speak into or listen to a hand-held mobile phone
⩥ New York State has a "primary enforcement" seat belt law, which
means that Answer: a law enforcement officer can issue a traffic ticket
for failure to wear a seat belt
⩥ What should you check for when you leave an expressway? Answer:
Speed limit signs
⩥ What do warning signs mean? Answer: Drivers are approaching a
hazardous location
Drivers are approaching a location where there is a special rule
Danger ahead
