New York DMV Permit Written TestRoad SignsMedium
You are driving on a multi-lane highway and encounter a series of white pavement arrows in your lane. One arrow points straight ahead, and another points to the right. What do these arrows indicate?
- AYou must go straight or turn right; you cannot turn left from this lane.
- BYou are in a lane dedicated for through traffic and must not turn.
- CYou are approaching a merge point and should prepare to exit the highway.
- DYou may only go straight from this lane; turning right is prohibited.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. You must go straight or turn right; you cannot turn left from this lane.
Pavement arrows indicate the only permitted movements from that lane. If an arrow points straight and another points right, it means traffic in that lane must either proceed straight or turn right. Left turns are not allowed from this lane.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. The right arrow indicates that turning is permitted, making it not solely a 'through' lane.
- C. Merge points are typically indicated by different signs and markings, not usually by combined straight and right turn arrows.
- D. The presence of a right arrow explicitly permits turning right.
Lane Use Pavement Arrows (Combined)
White arrows painted on the road surface indicating the only movements permitted from that specific lane, such as 'straight or right turn' or 'left turn only'.
- White markings.
- Indicate mandatory lane movements.
- Must follow the direction(s) shown.
- Common at intersections or lane splits.
Memory trick: Arrows on the ground tell you where you're bound.