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New York Road Signs and Traffic Signals Test

Practice your New York Road Signs and Traffic Signals with this FREE practice test!
25
Questions number
5
Mistakes Allowed
80%
Passing Score

New York Road Signs and Traffic Signals Test

Quick—what’s a guide sign versus an informational sign? Who has the right of way at a roundabout? What do yellow road signs indicate? Knowing all of your New York road signs and traffic signals is a huge part of passing your NY permit or license exam—so don’t leave it to chance! Take our FREE NY traffic signs and signals practice test, created specifically for New York drivers using the most accurate and up-to-date info straight from the NY DMV.

Our state-specific New York road signs and traffic signals practice test was uniquely designed to help you identify and remember NY traffic signals and road signs quickly and efficiently, as well as learn how to approach and safely maneuver through them. You’ll need to know how to deal with four-way intersections, who has the right of way at a broken traffic light, what a hazard sign is, and more. Make sure you’re fully prepared before scheduling your DMV permit or license exam!

This 25-question NY practice test includes real sample questions and answers from the DMV driver’s handbook. You’ll benefit from a multiple-choice format—the very same structure as the real test—plus detailed explanations with each answer so you can have the full context for what you’re learning. Review any missed questions at the end to understand which signs and signals you need more practice on. Take this test multiple times to track your progress (it’s always free!)—that way, you’ll know just when you’re fully prepared to earn your New York permit or driver’s license!

New York Road Signs and Traffic Signals Test FAQs:

How is the New York road signs test different from the driver’s license exam?

Good news: it’s actually not! The New York traffic signs and signals test is a part of the full NY DMV license or permit test. Depending on how the DMV structures its test from year to year, it may be its own section of the license exam, or you may find traffic signal questions sprinkled throughout all of the test questions.

What do I need to pass my New York road signs and traffic signals exam?

To pass your road signs and signals portion of the New York license or permit test, you’ll need to correctly identify road signs, including speed limit signs, construction signs, warning signs, and more. You’ll also need to know how to safely approach and pass through signals like traffic lights, roundabouts, and intersections.

Does this practice test have the same questions as the actual New York permit and license exam?

Yes! The questions on this practice test were taken directly from the New York driver’s handbook, which is the very same source the DMV uses to create its official license test.

New York DMV Sample Test Questions

If you see this sign that means _____.
  • Loading and unloading is acceptable here. You can stop your vehicle temporarily.
  • Parking is acceptable here.
  • None of the listed answers.
  • Tourists might be present.
Near a controlled intersection, this white rectangular sign with black lettering and symbol indicates that:
  • There is a pedestrian crosswalk.
  • It is recommended to stop behind this location.
  • Parking allowed.
  • You must stop behind indicated mark when traffic light is red.
This circular yellow sign with black markings identifies what?
  • Renovation zone.
  • A school zone.
  • Railroad station.
  • Railroad crossing ahead and to proceed with caution.
This rectangular sign with black text on a white background signifies what?
  • Road closed.
  • Posted speed limit.
  • Merge.
  • Bus lane.
This rectangular white and green sign with black text, informs you to ______.
  • Consider the speed limit if flashing.
  • Use no speed limit if light not flashing.
  • Speed up to beat traffic.
  • Reduce your speed to posted limit if the light is flashing.

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