New York DMV Permit: Signs & Signals Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Traffic in the right lane must turn right, and traffic in the second lane should go straight or turn right.

This sign means that traffic in the right lane must turn right, and traffic in the second lane should either continue straight or turn right.

Not quite. The answer is Rest area ahead

This sign indicates a rest area open on the right.

Not quite. The answer is You may not park on the left of the sign.

This sign means that you may not park on the left of the sign at any time.

Not quite. The answer is at all times.

As you approach a railroad crossing, always expect a train, even if the signals aren't flashing. (Signals can be out of order.) Trains can run on any track from either direction at any time.

Not quite. The answer is 20 feet

New York State law requires vehicles approaching from either direction to stop at least 20 feet from a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing, even in front of the school or in a school parking lot. This law applies to all roadways in New York State. In New York State, unlike many other states, you must stop for a school bus even if it is on the opposite side of a divided highway.

Not quite. The answer is The maximum speed limit at night is 45 mph.

This sign means that the maximum speed limit at night is 45 mph.

Not quite. The answer is Stop at least 20 feet away, no matter which direction you are traveling in.

In New York State, if a school bus has stopped with its red lights flashing, vehicles traveling in either direction must stop at least 20 feet from the bus. They must remain stopped until the bus resumes its motion or they are waved on by the bus driver. Note: The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Driver's Manual states incorrectly that they must remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing or they are waved on by the bus driver. [School Buses, Chapter 6 Passing, Part 2 – Rules of the Road, New York State Driver's Manual],

Source: NY VAT § 1174

Not quite. The answer is is the rear-end collision.

The most common type of crash in work zones is the rear-end collision. And the most frequent cause of rear-end collisions is tailgating (following the vehicle ahead too closely). Vehicles traveling through a work zone may have to stop or slow down suddenly. Leave at least a two-second following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you. Also keep your distance from construction equipment, barriers, and workers.

Not quite. The answer is a speed limit sign on expressways.

A speed limit sign indicates the legal maximum speed allowed on the expressway under ideal driving conditions.

Not quite. The answer is The right lane ends ahead.

This warning sign indicates that the right lane ends ahead. All traffic in the right lane must merge left.

Not quite. The answer is you must stop at least 15 feet from the railroad tracks.

At a railroad crossing, flashing red lights, lowered crossing gates, or ringing bells mean that a train is about to pass or is passing. You must stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail of the tracks. (Trains are at least six feet wider than the tracks they run on, so you don't want to be too close.) Remain stopped until the lights or bells have stopped and the crossing gates are fully raised.

Not quite. The answer is (a) You must stop at least 15 feet from the tracks.

When the railroad crossing signals indicate that a train is approaching, you must stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail. (Trains are at least six feet wider than the tracks they run on, so you don't want to be too close.) Even after the train passes, the signals may continue to flash or sound and the gate may stay lowered. That may mean that a second train is approaching.

Source: Parking Regulations, Chapter 7 Parallel Parking, Part 2 – Rules of the Road, New York State Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is Speed advisory at roundabout

This is a speed advisory sign at a roundabout. The permitted speed limit is 15 mph in the roundabout.

Not quite. The answer is A stop sign

This regulatory sign is a stop sign. At a stop sign, you must stop before the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection, whichever you arrive at first. Then yield to pedestrians and other vehicles, and proceed only when the intersection is clear. You must stop near the sign and yield the right-of-way to other vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is A Y-intersection ahead

This sign indicates a Y-intersection. The road ahead splits into two different directions. Be prepared for traffic crossing in your path and prepare to turn in one direction or the other.

Not quite. The answer is do all of the above.

In the course of duty, an emergency vehicle can legally exceed the speed limit, go through red lights or stop signs, go the wrong way on one-way streets, and turn in directions that aren't normally allowed. The drivers of emergency vehicles are required to be careful, but use caution whenever an emergency vehicle is approaching you.

Not quite. The answer is The road shoulder is much lower than the road surface.

This sign indicates that the road shoulder is much lower than the road surface.

Not quite. The answer is Get everyone out of the vehicle and far away.

If your vehicle gets stuck on a railroad track when a train is approaching, don't spend any time trying to free your vehicle. Instead, get everyone including yourself out of your vehicle and walk quickly at about a 45-degree angle to the tracks in the direction from which the train is approaching. That way, if your vehicle is hit, you and your passengers will not be struck by flying debris. Call 911 or the telephone number on the railroad crossing sign.

Not quite. The answer is You may only make left turns from this lane.

Lane use control signals are special overhead signals indicating which lanes of a roadway may be used in different directions at various times. A flashing yellow "X" indicates that this lane can only be used to make left turns.

Not quite. The answer is a two-way road.

Yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions. On two-way roads, you will see either a double solid yellow line or a solid yellow line alongside a broken yellow line.