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The 55 mph limit when none is posted, New York City's 25 mph, expressway limits, the two-second rule, and driving on wet, icy and dark roads.

Each question below covers one rule from the New York State Driver's Manual. Answer it, see why the other answers are wrong, and follow the link to the manual page.

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13 questions

  1. A safe speed can be below the limitIn New York, can you get a ticket for speed while driving under the posted limit?
  2. 55 mph when no limit is postedOutside any city, what is the speed limit on a New York road with no posted limit?
  3. New York City: 25 mphUnless a sign says otherwise, what is the speed limit in New York City?
  4. The two-second ruleWith no bad weather or large trucks, how far behind the car ahead should you stay?
  5. Minimum speed limits and driving too slowlyWhy do some highways have a minimum speed limit?
  6. When someone tailgates youA driver is following you much too closely. What does the manual tell you to do first, if you can?
  7. Bridges, ramps and overpasses freeze firstFreezing rain is starting to fall. Which part of the road will likely freeze first?
  8. HydroplaningIn heavy rain, your car starts to lose traction. What does the manual say to do?
  9. Rear-wheel skid: steer where the car is goingYour rear wheels start to skid to the left. Which way should you steer?
  10. Drive within the range of your headlightsAbout how far ahead do your headlights light the road at night?
  11. Expressway limits: 55, or 65 where postedWhat is the normal speed limit on a New York expressway?
  12. Three or four seconds in bad weather and behind trucksHow many seconds should you stay behind the vehicle ahead in bad weather?
  13. Braking on ice and snow: ABS or notYour car has anti-lock brakes. How should you brake on an icy road?

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