New York DMV Permit Written TestRoad SignsEasy
You are driving on a multi-lane highway and observe a large, blue rectangular sign with white lettering. What type of information does this sign typically convey?
- ARegulatory instructions, such as speed limits or turn restrictions.
- BInformation about motorist services like lodging, gas, or hospitals.
- CDirections to specific cities or towns.
- DWarnings about upcoming road hazards or changes in road conditions.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Information about motorist services like lodging, gas, or hospitals.
Blue guide signs are used to inform drivers about motorist services available along the highway, such as gas stations, food, lodging, hospitals, or rest areas. They are designed to help drivers plan their stops.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. These are conveyed by white rectangular regulatory signs.
- C. This is typically conveyed by green guide signs.
- D. This is conveyed by yellow diamond-shaped warning signs.
Blue Service Signs
Guide signs that are blue with white lettering and symbols, used to indicate available motorist services like gas, food, lodging, hospitals, or rest areas.
- Rectangular shape.
- Blue background with white text/symbols.
- Used for motorist services.
- A type of guide sign.
Memory trick: Blue for services, always true.