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The New York State Thruway Trivia Quiz

If you have ever traveled in New York state, then chances are, you have driven on the New York State Thruway.

A multiple-choice quiz by addendum. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
addendum

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
273,466

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
477

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the official name of the New York state Thruway? Hint

Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway

Autobahn of the NorthEast

Northway

Governor Nelson Rockefeller Memorial Parkway

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Thruway may also be known as which of the following? Hint

I-90

I-87

all of these

I-287

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many miles in length is the mainline of the Thruway? Hint

496 miles

388 miles

782 miles

500 miles

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Question 4 of 10

4. You have been caught speeding in a work zone on the Thruway. What can you expect to happen? Hint

usual fines apply

a good scolding

fines will be doubled

death sentence

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Question 5 of 10

5. Another frequently seen sign on the Thruway says "Amber alert when lights are flashing". What does this indicate? Hint

inclement weather forecast

traffic delays

accident ahead

child abduction

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following are available at all Travel Plazas along the Thruway? Hint

Free Wireless Internet Service

Bagged ice

Diesel fuel

all of these

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Question 7 of 10

7. What event in 1969 caused the Thruway to be shut down due to excessive traffic? Hint

Democratic Convention

Woodstock

Anti-war peace rally

NYS Fair

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the regional electronic toll system called? Hint

there is no such system in place

E-ZPay

E-ZPass

E-ZOff

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which restaurant chain is the most common at Thruway Travel Plazas? Hint

McDonald's

Arbys

Roy Rogers

Burger King

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Question 10 of 10

10. Seatbelt use for driver and front seat passengers is optional (but recommended) on the Thruway.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the official name of the New York state Thruway?

Answer: Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway

Thomas E. Dewey was a former NY state governor who supported the construction of major highways in the 1940s and 1950s.

2. The Thruway may also be known as which of the following?

Answer: all of these

The New York State Thruway is a part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Interstate Highway System, including the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Massachusetts Turnpike, New Hampshire Turnpike and the Maine Turnpike.

3. How many miles in length is the mainline of the Thruway?

Answer: 496 miles

The Thruway system has over 641 miles total, including connectors, bridges, etc., but the mainline is 496 miles long.

4. You have been caught speeding in a work zone on the Thruway. What can you expect to happen?

Answer: fines will be doubled

Advance warning via bright orange signs indicate an approaching work zone, as well as signs advising that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. Often the speed limit will be reduced to 45-55 MPH through the work zone area.

5. Another frequently seen sign on the Thruway says "Amber alert when lights are flashing". What does this indicate?

Answer: child abduction

The Amber Alert System (America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response) was instituted as a result of the kidnapping and murder of 9 year old Amber Hagerman of Texas. It is designed to involve the public in the search for an abducted child.

6. Which of the following are available at all Travel Plazas along the Thruway?

Answer: all of these

Many of the Thruway's 27 Travel Plazas also offer Family Assist Restrooms, Tourism Info, ATM's and E-ZPass On The Go. Some also offer gift shops and fax machines.

7. What event in 1969 caused the Thruway to be shut down due to excessive traffic?

Answer: Woodstock

The Woodstock music festival in Bethel, NY caused the closing of the Thruway in August 1969 due to a tremendous back-up of traffic from a much larger than anticipated attendance.

8. What is the regional electronic toll system called?

Answer: E-ZPass

The E-ZPass allows you to pass slowly through special toll lanes without having to stop as an antenna reads a tag installed on your vehicle and deducts the toll from a pre-paid account. It may also be used on interstates outside of New York. There is also a Green Pass Discount Plan which offers a 10% discount to select hybrid vehicles.

9. Which restaurant chain is the most common at Thruway Travel Plazas?

Answer: McDonald's

There are 11 McDonald's restaurants, with Roy Rogers coming in with 7 restaurants. Other restaurants include Arbys, Burger King, Denny's, Sbarros, Tim Hortons and Dunkin' Donuts.

10. Seatbelt use for driver and front seat passengers is optional (but recommended) on the Thruway.

Answer: False

Seatbelt use is mandatory on all public roads throughout New York state. The current public safety campaign is entitled "Buckle Up, New York". Drivers and front seat passengers may be fined up to $50 for failing to buckle up. Remember "Click it or Ticket".

Source: Author addendum

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