New York DMV Permit Written TestRoad SignsHard

You are driving on a two-lane road and encounter a rectangular white sign with black text that reads 'NO STANDING ANY TIME'. What does this sign mean?

  1. AYou may stop briefly to load or unload passengers or merchandise.
  2. BYou may park your vehicle for a short period, not exceeding 15 minutes.
  3. CYou may stop to pick up or drop off passengers only, but not merchandise.
  4. DYou are prohibited from stopping, standing, or parking your vehicle, even momentarily, except to avoid conflict with other traffic or obeying a traffic control device.
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Correct answer: D. You are prohibited from stopping, standing, or parking your vehicle, even momentarily, except to avoid conflict with other traffic or obeying a traffic control device.

A 'NO STANDING ANY TIME' sign is a strict regulatory sign. It prohibits stopping a vehicle for any reason, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or to obey a traffic control device. This means no stopping to load/unload passengers or merchandise.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. This is disallowed by a 'NO STANDING' sign; 'NO PARKING' permits this action.
  • B. This is typically allowed only in 'metered parking' or specific 'time limit' zones, not 'NO STANDING'.
  • C. Picking up or dropping off passengers is considered 'standing' and is prohibited by this sign.

NO STANDING ANY TIME Sign

A regulatory sign prohibiting stopping a vehicle for any reason other than to avoid traffic conflict or obey a traffic control device, including loading/unloading passengers or merchandise.

  • Shape: Rectangular
  • Color: White with black text
  • Meaning: No stopping, standing, or parking
  • Exception: Traffic flow or traffic control device

Memory trick: No Parking, No Standing, No Stopping – each one gets stricter, so keep on hopping!

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