New York DMV Permit Written TestRoad SignsMedium
While driving on a two-lane road, you encounter a rectangular white sign with black lettering that reads 'NO LEFT TURN'. What does this sign indicate?
- ALeft turns are prohibited at this intersection or location.
- BLeft turns are permitted only during certain hours.
- CLeft turns are allowed after yielding to oncoming traffic.
- DLeft turns are only for commercial vehicles.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Left turns are prohibited at this intersection or location.
Regulatory signs like 'NO LEFT TURN' clearly state actions that are prohibited. This sign means you cannot make a left turn at this specific location.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. This is incorrect; the sign does not specify time restrictions.
- C. This is incorrect; the sign prohibits the turn entirely, not just requiring a yield.
- D. This is incorrect; the sign applies to all vehicles unless otherwise specified.
NO LEFT TURN Sign
A regulatory sign indicating that making a left turn is not allowed at the location where the sign is posted.
- Regulatory sign (white rectangle, black letters).
- Prohibits left turns.
- Must find an alternative route if a left turn is desired.
Memory trick: Rules are white and tell you what's right.