New York DMV Permit Written TestRoad SignsMedium
You are approaching a bridge on a rural road and see a rectangular white sign with black text that reads 'LOW CLEARANCE 12 FT 6 IN'. What action should you take if your vehicle is 13 feet tall?
- AFind an alternative route, as your vehicle will not fit.
- BProceed with caution, as the sign is typically a suggestion.
- CDrive in the center of the road to maximize vertical space.
- DAttempt to cross the bridge slowly to assess clearance.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Find an alternative route, as your vehicle will not fit.
Low clearance signs indicate the maximum safe height. If your vehicle exceeds this height, attempting to pass can cause significant damage to your vehicle and the structure. You must find an alternative route.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. This is incorrect; regulatory signs are mandatory, not suggestions.
- C. This is incorrect; driving in the center does not change the vertical clearance.
- D. This is extremely dangerous and could cause severe damage or injury.
Low Clearance Sign
A regulatory sign that indicates the maximum safe height for vehicles to pass under an overhead structure, such as a bridge or underpass.
- Rectangular white sign with black text.
- States the maximum allowable vertical height.
- Vehicles exceeding this height must use an alternative route.
Memory trick: Measure your height, avoid the fright, if the sign says low, find another way to go.