New York Permit Test: Road Signs Practice Questions

Question 1

On the New York written test, what is required about the road-sign questions?

Accepted Answer

You must get at least 2 of the 4 sign questions right

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Sign questions are optional and do not affect the score

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Every one of the sign questions must be answered correctly

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Each sign question counts double toward the 20 total

Question 2

At a STOP sign with no stop line or crosswalk, where must you stop?

Accepted Answer

At the point nearest the intersection where you can see cross traffic

Answer

Halfway into the intersection so you can see both ways

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About ten feet behind the sign, regardless of the view

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Directly beside the sign post, even if your view is blocked

Question 3

At a YIELD sign, are you ever required to come to a full stop?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if traffic requires it

Answer

Only if a police officer is present

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No, a YIELD sign never requires a stop

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Only at night or in bad weather

Question 4

In a work zone, what is the lowest work-area speed limit the manual says may be posted?

Accepted Answer

25 mph

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45 mph

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35 mph

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15 mph

Question 5

What color are destination signs that show the direction and distance to places?

Accepted Answer

Green with white letters

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Yellow with black letters

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Blue with white letters

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Brown with white letters

Question 6

Blue signs with white letters or symbols show:

Accepted Answer

Locations of services

Answer

Road work and flaggers ahead

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Regulatory speed limits

Answer

Interstate route numbers

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