NY DMV NY DMV Road Signs and Signals 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What shape is a railroad crossing advance warning sign in New York?
- Octagon
- Rectangle
- Round (Correct answer)
- Diamond
Correct answer: Round
Railroad crossing advance warning signs are round (circular) with an X and the letters RR.
Question 2: In New York, an orange sign in a work zone indicates:
- Permanent road regulations
- Temporary traffic control for construction (Correct answer)
- Service areas ahead
- Hazardous material routes
Correct answer: Temporary traffic control for construction
Orange signs are used exclusively in work zones to communicate temporary traffic controls and worker safety information.
Question 3: What does a 'WRONG WAY' sign mean if you see it while driving in New York?
- You are approaching a one-way street from the correct direction
- You are traveling in the wrong direction on a divided highway or one-way road (Correct answer)
- Road construction is ahead and you must detour
- You missed your exit and should make a U-turn
Correct answer: You are traveling in the wrong direction on a divided highway or one-way road
A WRONG WAY sign means you are traveling against the legal flow of traffic and must stop and return.
Question 4: A blue sign along a New York highway typically provides information about:
- Construction zones
- Speed limits
- Services such as gas, food, and lodging (Correct answer)
- School zones
Correct answer: Services such as gas, food, and lodging
Blue signs are informational signs that direct drivers to services like fuel stations, rest areas, restaurants, and hospitals.
Question 5: What does a solid yellow center line on a New York road mean for drivers?
- Passing is permitted from both directions
- Passing is not permitted from either direction (Correct answer)
- Passing is permitted only during daylight hours
- The road is one-way
Correct answer: Passing is not permitted from either direction
A solid yellow center line means no passing is allowed in that lane; you must stay in your lane.
Question 6: In New York, a sign showing a truck on a curved line warns drivers of:
- A truck weigh station ahead
- A steep downgrade where trucks must use low gear (Correct answer)
- A truck loading zone
- A road restricted to trucks only
Correct answer: A steep downgrade where trucks must use low gear
This sign warns of a steep downgrade and advises trucks to use low gear to maintain control.
What shape is a railroad crossing advance warning sign in New York?