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New York Traffic Safety Guidelines

Chapter 8 covers various traffic safety topics, including the purpose of minimum speed signs and legal speed limits on New York State highways. It emphasizes defensive driving techniques, the importance of wearing seat belts for all occupants, and strategies to prevent drowsiness on long trips. Key points include that safe driving speed depends on conditions and that regular breaks can help maintain alertness.

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New York Traffic Safety Guidelines

Chapter 8 covers various traffic safety topics, including the purpose of minimum speed signs and legal speed limits on New York State highways. It emphasizes defensive driving techniques, the importance of wearing seat belts for all occupants, and strategies to prevent drowsiness on long trips. Key points include that safe driving speed depends on conditions and that regular breaks can help maintain alertness.

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Chapter 8

Minimum speed signs are designed to

Keep traffic flowing smoothly.

Show current local road conditions.

Test future traffic signal needs.

Assure pedestrian safety.

On a New York State highway where there is no posted speed limit, the fastest you may
legally drive is

50

55

60

65

One of the rules of defensive driving is

Look straight ahead as you drive.

Stay alert and keep your eyes moving.

Expect that other drivers will make up for your errors.

Be confident that you can avoid danger at the last minute.

A safe speed to drive your car

Is the posted speed limit.

Is less than the posted speed limit.

Depends on the weather and road conditions.

Depends on the mechanical skill of the driver.

Seat belts can be most effective as injury preventive devices when they are worn by

The person driving the car.

Passengers when they are on a long drive.

All occupants of a car being driven on an expressway.

Passengers and the driver whenever they are in the car.

On long trips you can prevent drowsiness by

Turning on your car radio.

Slowing down so you can react better.

Stopping at regular intervals for a rest.

Moving your eyes from side to side as you drive.

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