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NY Road Signs Practice Practice Questions - New York DMV Permit Test Signs, Signals, and Pavement Markings Practice Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What does a red octagonal traffic sign require you to do?
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A
Come to a full stop and proceed only when it is safe
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B
Slow down but continue if no vehicle is close
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C
Yield without stopping unless another driver honks
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D
Stop only if a police officer is present
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QUESTION 2 / 25
A red and white downward-pointing triangle means:
Choose one answer below.
A
School crossing ahead
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B
Yield the right-of-way and be prepared to stop
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C
Traffic signal ahead
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D
No passing zone begins
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What is the usual meaning of a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a black symbol?
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A
A service area is nearby
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B
A route number is posted
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C
A warning about a condition or hazard ahead
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D
A parking rule is being enforced
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QUESTION 4 / 25
White rectangular signs with black, red, or other lettering usually show:
Choose one answer below.
A
Traffic rules that drivers must obey
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B
A scenic or recreational area
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C
A temporary detour only
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D
A general warning with no legal instruction
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What does a red circle with a diagonal slash through a symbol mean?
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A
The pictured action is recommended
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B
The pictured action is prohibited
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C
The pictured action is required
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D
The pictured action is allowed only in daylight
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Orange signs are most often used to warn drivers about:
Choose one answer below.
A
Hospital services
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B
Construction, maintenance, or work areas
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C
Interstate route numbers
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D
Permanent speed limits only
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Green signs are generally used for:
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A
Railroad crossing warnings
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B
Parking restrictions
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C
Destinations, distances, and directions
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D
No-turn rules
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Blue highway signs usually provide information about:
Choose one answer below.
A
Driver services such as hospitals, gas, food, or lodging
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B
Lane markings that separate opposing traffic
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C
Warnings for curves and intersections
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D
All construction detours
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QUESTION 9 / 25
A round yellow sign with a black railroad symbol warns that:
Choose one answer below.
A
A tunnel begins immediately
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B
A railroad crossing is ahead
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C
Only buses may use the lane
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D
The road is closed to all traffic
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QUESTION 10 / 25
A school crossing sign tells drivers to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up before children enter the roadway
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B
Watch for children and be ready to yield or stop
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C
Use the shoulder to pass school traffic
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D
Ignore other signs during school hours
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What does a DO NOT ENTER sign mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
You may enter only if traffic is light
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B
You must not enter the roadway or ramp where the sign is posted
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C
You may enter if you are turning right
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D
You should enter slowly and prepare to merge
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QUESTION 12 / 25
A sign showing the right lane ending tells drivers in that lane to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop in the lane until traffic clears
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B
Move left when safe because the right lane ends
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C
Speed up and pass all vehicles on the left
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D
Drive onto the shoulder until the lane returns
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QUESTION 13 / 25
A merge sign showing traffic entering from the right warns you that:
Choose one answer below.
A
Vehicles may be joining your roadway from the right
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B
All traffic must turn right immediately
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C
The roadway is closed ahead
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D
Passing is allowed only on the right
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QUESTION 14 / 25
A KEEP RIGHT sign at a divider means you should:
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A
Drive to the left of the divider
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B
Pass the divider on the right side
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C
Stop before the divider and wait
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D
Make a U-turn before the divider
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A SLIPPERY WHEN WET sign warns that you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Expect reduced traction when the pavement is wet
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B
Use cruise control in rain
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C
Ignore lane markings during wet weather
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D
Stop immediately whenever it rains
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QUESTION 16 / 25
A TWO WAY TRAFFIC sign warns that:
Choose one answer below.
A
A one-way street is about to become two-way or opposing traffic is ahead
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B
All vehicles must use two lanes at once
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C
Two vehicles may park side by side
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D
Passing is required before the sign
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QUESTION 17 / 25
A HILL sign with a truck going downhill means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Trucks are prohibited from the road
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B
A steep downgrade is ahead
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C
A truck weigh station is open
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D
You must stop at the bottom of the hill
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QUESTION 18 / 25
A NO U-TURN sign means:
Choose one answer below.
A
U-turns are permitted only if no cars are coming
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B
U-turns are prohibited at that location
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C
Only trucks may make U-turns
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D
You must make a U-turn before the sign
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QUESTION 19 / 25
A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AHEAD sign tells you to prepare for:
Choose one answer below.
A
A traffic light at an upcoming intersection or crossing
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B
A railroad gate immediately at your bumper
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C
A mandatory lane change to the right
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D
A parking area ahead
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QUESTION 20 / 25
A blue H sign with an arrow pointing right means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Highway exit closes to the right
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B
Hospital services are to the right
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C
Hazardous materials must turn right
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D
HOV lane begins to the right
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QUESTION 21 / 25
A steady red traffic light means you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop before the intersection and remain stopped until allowed to proceed
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B
Continue if you are going straight
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C
Speed up to clear the intersection
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D
Stop only if cross traffic is moving
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QUESTION 22 / 25
A flashing red traffic signal means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Proceed without stopping if no vehicles are visible
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B
Stop, yield, and proceed when safe, as at a stop sign
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C
The signal is only for pedestrians
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D
Increase speed to clear the intersection
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QUESTION 23 / 25
A flashing yellow traffic signal means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop and wait for a green light
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B
Proceed with caution
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C
The road is closed
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D
Only pedestrians may proceed
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QUESTION 24 / 25
A steady yellow traffic light means:
Choose one answer below.
A
The signal is about to turn red
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B
You have a protected turn
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C
The signal is out of service
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D
You may ignore crosswalks
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QUESTION 25 / 25
A green arrow signal means you may:
Choose one answer below.
A
Move only in the direction shown if the intersection is clear
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B
Turn in any direction without yielding
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C
Drive against a red arrow in another lane
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D
Ignore pedestrians in the crosswalk
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