New York Learner Permit Test
Signs: practice questions
Our New York Permit Test bank has 29 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
What do blue signs along the highway show?
- Motorist services such as gas, food, lodging or hospitals
- Speed limits
- No passing zones
- Construction zones
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A. Motorist services such as gas, food, lodging or hospitals — Blue is used for services.
Question 2
What does a 'Divided Highway Ends' sign mean?
- A new highway begins
- The road becomes one way
- Turn right
- The road will no longer be separated by a median; traffic will be on the same roadway
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D. The road will no longer be separated by a median; traffic will be on the same roadway — Keep right and expect oncoming traffic.
Question 3
A warning sign shows a truck on a slope. What does it mean?
- Trucks are not allowed
- A truck weigh station is ahead on the right
- Trucks must use the left lane
- A steep hill or downgrade is ahead
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D. A steep hill or downgrade is ahead — Check your speed and be ready to use a lower gear.
Question 4
What does a diamond-shaped sign usually mean?
- A service such as gas, food or lodging is available ahead
- A school zone ahead
- A warning about road conditions or hazards ahead
- A regulation you must obey
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C. A warning about road conditions or hazards ahead — Warning signs are usually yellow with black symbols.
Question 5
What does a 'Merge' sign warn about?
- Two lanes of traffic are about to join
- A lane is closed permanently and traffic must stop
- A road crosses ahead
- The road ahead is closed
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A. Two lanes of traffic are about to join — Adjust your speed so vehicles can merge smoothly.