NYC DMV PERMIT TEST
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
SIGNS AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS
1. Which of the following must you obey over the other three?
a. A traffic light
b. A stop sign
c. A police officer
d. A yield sign
Answer: c
Rationale: A police officer's directions override traffic signals, signs, and pavement
markings .
2. A diamond-shaped sign is a:
, a. Speed limit sign
b. Warning or caution sign
c. Railroad crossing sign
d. Route marker sign
Answer: b
3. What are the colors of the warning signs that indicate hazards ahead, such as curves
in the road or narrow bridges?
a. Green with white letters
b. Red with white letters
c. Black letters or symbols on a yellow background
d. White with black letters
Answer: c
4. What are the colors of a sign which tells you the distance to the next exit of a
highway?
a. Yellow with black letters
b. Green with white letters
c. Blue with white letters
d. Orange with black letters
Answer: b
5. A rectangular-shaped sign is a:
a. Warning sign
b. Railroad crossing sign
c. Speed limit sign
d. Route marker sign
, Answer: c
6. A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means:
a. Stop
b. Yield (slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary)
c. Railroad crossing ahead
d. No passing zone
Answer: b
7. What is the color and shape of the "slow moving vehicle" sign?
a. Orange diamond shape
b. Orange triangle shape
c. Yellow round shape
d. Red octagon shape
Answer: b
TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND INTERSECTIONS
8. You come to an intersection which has a flashing red light. You should:
a. Slow down and proceed with caution
b. Come to a full stop, then go when safe to do so
c. Proceed without stopping
d. Yield to traffic on the right
Answer: b
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
SIGNS AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS
1. Which of the following must you obey over the other three?
a. A traffic light
b. A stop sign
c. A police officer
d. A yield sign
Answer: c
Rationale: A police officer's directions override traffic signals, signs, and pavement
markings .
2. A diamond-shaped sign is a:
, a. Speed limit sign
b. Warning or caution sign
c. Railroad crossing sign
d. Route marker sign
Answer: b
3. What are the colors of the warning signs that indicate hazards ahead, such as curves
in the road or narrow bridges?
a. Green with white letters
b. Red with white letters
c. Black letters or symbols on a yellow background
d. White with black letters
Answer: c
4. What are the colors of a sign which tells you the distance to the next exit of a
highway?
a. Yellow with black letters
b. Green with white letters
c. Blue with white letters
d. Orange with black letters
Answer: b
5. A rectangular-shaped sign is a:
a. Warning sign
b. Railroad crossing sign
c. Speed limit sign
d. Route marker sign
, Answer: c
6. A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means:
a. Stop
b. Yield (slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary)
c. Railroad crossing ahead
d. No passing zone
Answer: b
7. What is the color and shape of the "slow moving vehicle" sign?
a. Orange diamond shape
b. Orange triangle shape
c. Yellow round shape
d. Red octagon shape
Answer: b
TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND INTERSECTIONS
8. You come to an intersection which has a flashing red light. You should:
a. Slow down and proceed with caution
b. Come to a full stop, then go when safe to do so
c. Proceed without stopping
d. Yield to traffic on the right
Answer: b
