New York Road Signs Permit Test 2

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20 Questions
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New York road signs deserve more attention than most people give them during permit test prep. They are not separated into their own road-sign-only exam for a standard Class D or DJ learner permit, but they are built directly into the NY DMV written knowledge test, and that distinction matters. Out of the 20 multiple-choice questions on the test, 4 deal with road signs. You need at least 14 correct answers overall to pass, and at least 2 of those 4 road sign questions have to be right. So the sign questions are not the whole exam, obviously, but they are not throwaway questions either. This NY DMV road sign practice test gives you a focused way to work through that part of the exam without getting buried in every single licensing topic at once. It covers the signs New York drivers are expected to understand: regulatory signs, warning signs, guide signs, railroad crossings, school signs, lane-use signs, stop and yield signs, turn restrictions, divided-highway signs, and the other sign categories shown in the New York State Driver’s Manual. Some of them look simple because, well, they are simple. Others require a little more care, especially when two signs seem to be saying almost the same thing but are actually telling you to do something slightly different. The point of using a DMV practice test here is not just to memorize colors and shapes, although that does help. A red sign, a yellow warning sign, or a green guide sign usually gives you the first clue, but the real test is whether you know what action the sign requires. Slow down. Yield. Do not turn. Watch for students. Prepare for a railroad crossing. Stay in the correct lane. That is the part that matters on the New York permit test, and, more importantly, on the road. This practice test is also useful for renewal prep or for drivers who have not opened the manual in years and would rather admit that quietly. New York has its own driving details, including the Move Over Law and local rules such as restrictions on right turns on red in New York City. A good NY DMV road sign test will not replace the driver’s manual, and it should not pretend to. It does, however, give you a direct, low-pressure way to find the signs you know, the signs you half-know, and the ones that need another look.
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Sample New York Permit Test Questions

Question 1

When turning right under a steady green signal, what must you do?

  1. A Maintain your normal speed through the turn
  2. B Stop before entering the intersection
  3. C Yield to pedestrians and other traffic lawfully in your path
  4. D Accelerate to clear the intersection quickly

Correct answer: C – Yield to pedestrians and other traffic lawfully in your path

New York law permits a right turn on a steady green signal unless a sign prohibits it. Turning traffic must yield to other traffic lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk. Check the crosswalk and the intended path of the turn before proceeding.

Source: N.Y. VTL § 1111(a)(1) – Traffic-control signal indications

Question 2

At a stop sign, where must you stop when a marked stop line is present?

  1. A Where you can first see cross traffic
  2. B After entering the crosswalk
  3. C Before reaching the stop line
  4. D Five feet before the sign

Correct answer: C – Before reaching the stop line

In New York, a driver approaching a stop sign must stop at the clearly marked stop line. If there is no stop line, stop before entering the near-side crosswalk. If neither exists, stop at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where you can see approaching traffic before entering the intersection.

Source: N.Y. VTL § 1172(a) – Stop signs and yield signs

Question 3

At an intersection, a steady green arrow pointing left permits you to:

A green arrow pointing to the left on a traffic light means you may:
  1. A Drive straight or turn left
  2. B Turn left only after coming to a complete stop
  3. C Enter cautiously to turn left, yielding to traffic lawfully in the intersection or crosswalk
  4. D Turn left without checking for vehicles or pedestrians

Correct answer: C – Enter cautiously to turn left, yielding to traffic lawfully in the intersection or crosswalk

In New York, a steady green arrow permits cautious movement in the direction shown. You must still yield to traffic lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk when the arrow appears. The signal does not authorize driving straight unless another signal permits that movement.

Source: N.Y. VTL § 1111(a)(2) – Traffic-control signal indications, New York State Driver’s Manual — Ch. 4, “Traffic Signals”

Question 4

A yellow diamond sign displaying a black T-shaped symbol warns that:

This sign shows one type of:
  1. A The road makes a sharp right turn
  2. B Your road ends at a T-intersection ahead
  3. C Traffic must change lanes
  4. D A winding section of road begins

Correct answer: B – Your road ends at a T-intersection ahead

The T-shaped symbol warns that the roadway you are traveling on ends where it meets a crossroad. You must prepare to turn left or right. Because this is a warning sign rather than a right-of-way control, obey any separate STOP or YIELD sign at the intersection.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th ed. — § 2C.41, “Intersection Warning Signs (W2-1 through W2-8)”, New York State Driver’s Manual — Ch. 4, “Signs”

Question 5

A yellow warning sign showing a median ending with arrows for opposing traffic means:

This sign means:
  1. A A turn is required at the next intersection
  2. B The divided highway ends ahead
  3. C A one-way roadway begins ahead
  4. D The roadway is closed ahead

Correct answer: B – The divided highway ends ahead

The Divided Highway Ends sign warns that the physical median or barrier separating opposing traffic will end ahead. Drivers will continue onto a roadway where opposing traffic is no longer separated by that divider. It does not indicate a road closure or the beginning of one-way travel.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th ed. — § 2C.21, “Divided Highway Ends Sign (W6-2)”, New York State Driver’s Manual — Sign Chart, “Road Signs You Must Know”

Question 6

A yellow diamond sign with a winding black arrow warns of:

This sign tells you that:
  1. A A prohibition against turning
  2. B A roadway that becomes narrower
  3. C Several curves ahead
  4. D Pavement that is slippery when wet

Correct answer: C – Several curves ahead

A Winding Road sign warns of three or more closely spaced changes in roadway alignment. The curves may alternate directions, so be prepared to adjust your steering and speed. If an advisory-speed plaque accompanies the sign, the displayed speed is recommended for that roadway condition.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th ed. — § 2C.07, “Horizontal Alignment Signs (W1-1 through W1-5, W1-11, and W1-15)”, New York State Driver’s Manual — Ch. 4, “Warning Signs”

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