New York DMV Permit Written TestRules of the Road and Traffic LawsHard
You are driving on a two-lane road and observe a funeral procession approaching from the opposite direction, clearly identified by lead and escort vehicles with special markings or flags. What is your legal obligation?
- AYou must pull over to the right side of the road and stop until the procession passes.
- BYou are not required to take any special action, as it is traveling in the opposite direction.
- CYou must yield the right-of-way to the procession and may not cut into it.
- DYou should slow down and proceed with caution, but you are not required to stop.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. You should slow down and proceed with caution, but you are not required to stop.
In New York State, vehicles in a funeral procession are granted certain right-of-way privileges, but traffic approaching from the opposite direction on a two-way roadway is generally only required to slow down and proceed with caution, not to pull over and stop, unless directed by police or a funeral escort. You must not cut into a procession.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is often required for emergency vehicles, not typically for funeral processions unless directed.
- B. This is incorrect; special action (slowing down and caution) is required out of respect and to ensure safety.
- C. While you must yield the right-of-way and not cut in, the primary action for opposing traffic is to slow and proceed with caution.
Funeral Procession Rules (Opposing Traffic)
When a funeral procession approaches from the opposite direction on a two-way road, drivers should slow down and proceed with caution, yielding to the procession.
- Slow down and use caution.
- Do not cut into the procession.
- Yield to the procession.
- Stopping is not usually required for opposing traffic unless directed.
Memory trick: Funeral ahead, slow your tread.