New York DMV Permit Written TestRoad SignsMedium
You are driving on a two-lane highway and see a rectangular white sign with black text that reads 'LANE ENDS MERGE LEFT'. What action should you take?
- ASpeed up to merge into the left lane as quickly as possible.
- BPrepare to exit the highway, as a lane is closing.
- CStop and wait for a break in traffic before merging.
- DMerge into the left lane as soon as it is safe and appropriate, yielding to through traffic.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Merge into the left lane as soon as it is safe and appropriate, yielding to through traffic.
The 'LANE ENDS MERGE LEFT' sign is a regulatory sign instructing drivers that their current lane is ending and they must safely merge into the adjacent left lane. This requires checking for traffic, signaling, and yielding if necessary.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Aggressive merging by speeding up can be dangerous and is generally not recommended.
- B. This sign indicates a lane closure, not necessarily an exit from the highway.
- C. Stopping on a highway to merge is extremely dangerous and should never be done unless absolutely unavoidable in an emergency.
LANE ENDS MERGE LEFT Sign
A regulatory sign indicating that the current lane is terminating and drivers must safely merge into the adjacent left lane.
- Requires drivers to be prepared for a lane reduction.
- Emphasizes safe and courteous merging practices.
- Is a type of regulatory sign.
Memory trick: Lane ends, merge with grace and space.