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New York Permit Practice Test: Traffic Signals and Signs (2026)

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From the official handbook, MV-21 (9/25), Section 4 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the DMV. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21)

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  1. Question 1 of 16

    What do regulation signs normally look like in New York?

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    Answer: White rectangles with black letters or symbols

    Regulation signs are usually white rectangles; warning signs yellow diamonds; destination signs green; service signs blue.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 29

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  2. Question 2 of 16

    What color are destination signs?

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    Answer: Green with white letters

    Destination signs are green and show the direction and distance to places.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 29

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  3. Question 3 of 16

    What color are service signs, such as rest areas or gas stations?

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    Answer: Blue with white letters or symbols

    Service signs are blue and show rest areas, gas, camping or medical facilities.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 29

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  4. Question 4 of 16

    How low can a posted work area speed limit be in New York?

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    Answer: As low as 25 mph

    Work area signs are orange; limits as low as 25 mph may be posted, and you must always obey flag persons.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 30

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  5. Question 5 of 16

    You reach an intersection where the traffic lights are out of service. What does New York law require?

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    Answer: Stop as you would at a stop sign, then follow right-of-way rules

    If the lights are out or not working properly, stop as at a stop sign and continue by the right-of-way rules unless an officer directs you.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 30

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  6. Question 6 of 16

    May you turn right on red in New York City?

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    Answer: No, unless a sign permits it

    Outside NYC you may turn right on red after stopping and yielding unless prohibited; in NYC it is not allowed unless a sign permits it.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 31

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  7. Question 7 of 16

    When may you turn left on a steady red light in New York (outside NYC)?

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    Answer: From a one-way road into another one-way road, after stopping and yielding

    Left on red is allowed only from one one-way road into another, after a full stop and yielding.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 31

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  8. Question 8 of 16

    May a school bus carrying students turn right on red?

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    Answer: No, never

    A school bus with students may not turn right on any red light.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 31

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  9. Question 9 of 16

    May you turn on red at a red arrow?

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    Answer: No, wait until the red arrow goes off

    Turns on red are not allowed at a red arrow; wait for a green light or arrow.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 31

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  10. Question 10 of 16

    What does a yellow arrow mean?

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    Answer: The protection of the green arrow is ending; be prepared to stop

    A yellow arrow warns that the protected turn is ending.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 31

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  11. Question 11 of 16

    What does a flashing yellow X over a lane mean?

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    Answer: The lane can only be used for a left turn

    Red X: do not drive in the lane; steady yellow X: move out; flashing yellow X: left turns only; green arrow: you may use it.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 31

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  12. Question 12 of 16

    May you drive across the solid edge line at the side of the road?

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    Answer: No, unless a police officer or sign allows it

    The edge line marks where the travel lane ends; crossing it is illegal unless authorized. An edge line angling inward means the road narrows.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 31

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  13. Question 13 of 16

    What do yellow lane lines separate?

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    Answer: Traffic moving in opposite directions

    White lines separate same-direction traffic; yellow lines separate opposite directions.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 32

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  14. Question 14 of 16

    What do double solid lines mean?

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    Answer: No passing or lane changes, except to turn left into or out of a driveway or make a U-turn

    Double solid lines may be crossed only to turn left to enter or leave the highway.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 32

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  15. Question 15 of 16

    A traffic officer signals you to drive through a red light. What should you do?

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    Answer: Obey the officer

    Officers' directions override signs, signals and markings; school crossing guards and flag persons may also direct traffic.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 33

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  16. Question 16 of 16

    What does a diamond symbol painted on a lane mean?

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    Answer: The lane is reserved for buses, carpools or other special vehicles

    Diamond lanes are reserved for buses, HOVs, bicycles or other special vehicles during the posted times.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 33

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