New York DMV Permit Written TestRoad SignsMedium
You are driving on a two-lane road and observe a diamond-shaped yellow sign with a black symbol depicting an arrow pointing up, with another arrow merging into it from the right. What does this sign indicate?
- AA right turn is required ahead.
- BThe right lane is ending and traffic must merge left.
- CA sharp curve to the right is approaching.
- DA merging traffic lane from the right is ahead.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. A merging traffic lane from the right is ahead.
A diamond-shaped yellow sign with a black symbol showing an arrow pointing up and another arrow merging into it from the right indicates that there will be merging traffic from the right ahead. Drivers should be prepared to adjust speed and position to allow merging vehicles.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A right turn required sign is typically a white regulatory sign with a curved arrow.
- B. A lane ending sign would show one lane narrowing or ending, often with an arrow directing traffic to merge left or right.
- C. A sharp curve sign shows a single curved arrow indicating the direction of the curve.
Merging Traffic Sign
A diamond-shaped yellow warning sign with a black symbol indicating that traffic from another roadway or lane will be merging into the main traffic flow ahead.
- Shape: Diamond
- Color: Yellow with black symbol
- Meaning: Traffic merging from the indicated direction
- Action: Be prepared to yield or adjust speed for merging vehicles
Memory trick: Yellow diamonds warn of changes in flow, so look around and go slow.