New York DMV Permit Written TestRoad SignsEasy
You are driving on a multi-lane highway and see a large green overhead sign with white lettering that reads 'EXIT 42B - DOWNTOWN - 1/2 MILE'. What type of sign is this, and what information does it provide?
- AA service sign indicating a rest area is available at the next exit.
- BA guide sign providing advance notice for an upcoming highway exit.
- CA warning sign for an upcoming hazardous road condition.
- DA regulatory sign indicating a mandatory exit lane ahead.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. A guide sign providing advance notice for an upcoming highway exit.
Green overhead signs with white lettering are guide signs that provide directional information. This sign specifically gives advance notice for an upcoming highway exit (Exit 42B), indicating the destination (Downtown) and the distance to the exit (1/2 mile).
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Service signs are typically blue.
- C. Warning signs are typically yellow and diamond-shaped.
- D. Regulatory signs are typically white with black text and indicate rules, not directions.
Exit Sign (Guide Sign)
A green rectangular guide sign with white lettering, positioned overhead or at the side of a highway, providing advance notice or confirmation of an upcoming exit, including its number, destination, and distance.
- Green background with white text.
- Rectangular shape.
- Provides directional information for highway exits.
- Can include exit number, destination, and distance.
Memory trick: Green for go, where to go, and how far to go.