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New Jersey Road Signs Test (2026)

25 questions about traffic signs: shapes, colors, regulatory and warning signs. Tap an answer to check it.

From the official handbook, 2026, Section 11 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the MVC. New Jersey Driver Manual

Sign images: federal MUTCD diagrams (public domain), from Wikimedia Commons.

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  1. Question 1 of 25

    What must you do at this sign?

    Red eight-sided sign with the word STOP
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    Answer: Come to a complete stop within five feet of the crosswalk or stop line

    The octagon is used only for STOP. Stop completely, then yield to pedestrians and nearby traffic.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 221

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  2. Question 2 of 25

    What does this sign require?

    Red and white triangle pointing down with the word YIELD
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    Answer: Slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic on the other road, stopping if needed

    At a yield sign, slow down and let traffic on the intersecting road go first, stopping if necessary.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 222

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  3. Question 3 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    Red circle with a white horizontal bar and the words DO NOT ENTER
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    Answer: Do not enter this road

    A red circle with a white bar and DO NOT ENTER means you may not drive into that road or ramp.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 221

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  4. Question 4 of 25

    You see this sign facing you. What does it tell you?

    Red rectangle with the words WRONG WAY
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    Answer: You are going against traffic: get out of the road safely and turn around

    WRONG WAY means you are driving against traffic; get off the roadway safely and turn around.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 222

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  5. Question 5 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    White square sign with a black U-shaped arrow inside a red circle crossed by a red line
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    Answer: No U-turns

    A red circle with a slash means the action shown is not allowed: here, a U-turn.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 221

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  6. Question 6 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    White square sign with a black arrow turning right inside a red circle crossed by a red line
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    Answer: You may not turn right

    The slashed right-turn arrow means right turns are not allowed here.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 222

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  7. Question 7 of 25

    What does this sign tell you?

    Black rectangle with a white arrow pointing right and the words ONE WAY
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    Answer: Traffic moves only in the direction of the arrow

    ONE WAY means drive only in the direction of the arrow.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 222

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  8. Question 8 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    White rectangular sign with an arrow curving to the right around a raised island
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    Answer: Keep to the right of the divider or island

    KEEP RIGHT means pass to the right of the median, island or obstruction.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 222

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  9. Question 9 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    White rectangular sign with a red border, the red words NO PARKING ANY TIME and an arrow
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    Answer: Parking is not allowed at any time

    NO PARKING ANY TIME prohibits parking there at every hour, every day.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 221

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  10. Question 10 of 25

    What does this pennant-shaped sign mean?

    Yellow pennant-shaped sign with the words NO PASSING ZONE
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    Answer: No passing zone

    The yellow pennant on the left side of the road marks the start of a no-passing zone.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 221

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  11. Question 11 of 25

    What does this sign tell you?

    Yellow diamond sign with an arrow pointing up and a red eight-sided shape
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    Answer: A stop sign is ahead: be ready to stop

    This warning sign tells you a STOP sign is coming up, often where it is hard to see.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 221

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  12. Question 12 of 25

    What does this sign tell you?

    Yellow diamond sign with an arrow pointing up and a red and white triangle
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    Answer: A yield sign is ahead: slow down and be ready to stop

    A yield sign is ahead; slow down so you can yield or stop if needed.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 220

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  13. Question 13 of 25

    What does this warning sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with a black traffic light showing red, yellow and green
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    Answer: A traffic signal is ahead

    This sign warns of a traffic signal ahead; be ready to stop.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 220

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  14. Question 14 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with a black island at the top and arrows passing on each side of it
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    Answer: A divided highway begins ahead

    The road ahead becomes a divided highway with a median; keep to the right of it.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 220

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  15. Question 15 of 25

    What does this sign warn you about?

    Yellow diamond sign with one arrow pointing up and one arrow pointing down
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    Answer: Two-way traffic ahead: oncoming vehicles share the road

    The road ahead carries traffic in both directions; stay to the right.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 220

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  16. Question 16 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with an arrow pointing up and a line joining it from the right
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    Answer: Traffic from another lane will merge into yours ahead

    Watch for vehicles merging into your lane from the side and adjust your speed.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 220

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  17. Question 17 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with two lines; the right one bends in toward the left one
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    Answer: A lane ends ahead: be ready to merge

    The number of lanes is reduced ahead; merge carefully into the continuing lane.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 220

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  18. Question 18 of 25

    What does this sign warn you about?

    Yellow diamond sign with an arrow that bends left and right several times
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    Answer: Several curves ahead

    A winding road has a series of curves; slow down before them.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 220

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  19. Question 19 of 25

    What does this sign tell you?

    Yellow diamond sign with a black cross shaped like a plus sign
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    Answer: A road crosses ahead: watch for traffic from both sides

    A crossroad is ahead; be ready for vehicles entering from either side.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 220

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  20. Question 20 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with a car and two wavy skid marks
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    Answer: The road is slippery when wet

    When wet, this road becomes slippery: slow down and avoid sudden braking or turns.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 220

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  21. Question 21 of 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    Five-sided yellow-green sign with two walking children
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    Answer: Slow down and watch for children

    The five-sided sign marks a school area; the limit is 25 mph in school zones unless posted.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 220

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  22. Question 22 of 25

    What does this sign require?

    White X-shaped sign with the words RAILROAD CROSSING
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    Answer: Yield to trains

    The crossbuck means the same as a yield sign: trains always have the right-of-way.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 222

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  23. Question 23 of 25

    What does this round yellow sign tell you?

    Round yellow sign with a black X and two letters R
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    Answer: A railroad crossing is ahead

    The round yellow sign is the railroad crossing advance warning: slow down, look and listen for trains.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 214

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  24. Question 24 of 25

    A vehicle ahead has this sign on the back. What does it mean?

    Orange triangle with a red border
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    Answer: It is a slow-moving vehicle, such as farm or construction equipment

    The orange triangle marks slow-moving vehicles like farm and construction equipment; slow down and pass only when safe.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 217

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  25. Question 25 of 25

    What do orange diamond signs like this one warn about?

    Orange diamond sign with the words ROAD WORK 1000 FT
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    Answer: Road work: lane closings, shifts, flaggers or detours

    Orange diamonds mark work zones, where fines are doubled; slow down and watch for workers.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 215

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