NJMVC Road Signs and Signals 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A sign showing a truck on a downward slope warns drivers of what condition?
- Truck entrance ahead
- Steep downgrade — trucks use lower gear (Correct answer)
- Passing trucks prohibited
- Truck weigh station ahead
Correct answer: Steep downgrade — trucks use lower gear
The downgrade warning sign alerts truck drivers especially to engage a lower gear to control speed on a steep descent.
Question 2: What does a flashing yellow arrow signal at an intersection mean?
- Stop, then proceed when safe
- You may turn in that direction but must yield to oncoming traffic (Correct answer)
- The turn is completely prohibited
- Proceed without stopping — no conflict exists
Correct answer: You may turn in that direction but must yield to oncoming traffic
A flashing yellow arrow means you may make the turn but must yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.
Question 3: What color and shape is used for guide signs on New Jersey state routes?
- Green rectangle (Correct answer)
- Blue pentagon
- Yellow diamond
- White circle
Correct answer: Green rectangle
State and U.S. route guide signs are green rectangles with white text providing directional information.
Question 4: A sign with a truck and an X means what for a specific road or bridge?
- Trucks must use right lane
- Trucks prohibited (Correct answer)
- Truck weigh check required
- Truck speed limit applies
Correct answer: Trucks prohibited
A truck restriction sign with an X through the truck symbol prohibits trucks from using that road or structure.
Question 5: Orange construction signs are used to indicate what?
- Detour routes only
- Temporary traffic control in work zones (Correct answer)
- Permanent road changes
- Emergency vehicle staging areas
Correct answer: Temporary traffic control in work zones
Orange signs are exclusively used for temporary traffic control in highway construction and maintenance work zones.
Question 6: What does a 'WRONG WAY' sign mean when you see it while driving?
- You are in a one-way street going the correct direction
- You have entered a road traveling against traffic flow (Correct answer)
- Construction forces a detour ahead
- You missed your turn and must make a U-turn
Correct answer: You have entered a road traveling against traffic flow
A WRONG WAY sign means you have entered a divided highway, one-way road, or ramp going against the flow of traffic.
Question 7: A sign showing a curved arrow over a straight arrow (with the straight arrow crossed out) means what?
- No U-turns
- No straight through traffic — must turn (Correct answer)
- Curve ahead, reduce speed
- Divided highway — keep right
Correct answer: No straight through traffic — must turn
This lane-use sign prohibits straight-through travel; drivers in that lane must turn in the direction shown.
NJMVC Road Signs and Signals 3
A sign showing a truck on a downward slope warns drivers of what condition?