New York DMV Permit Written TestRoad SignsEasy

You are driving on a multi-lane highway and notice a rectangular white sign with black text that reads 'DO NOT PASS' accompanied by a red circle with a diagonal line through it over two cars. What does this sign indicate?

  1. AYou must not pass other vehicles in this area.
  2. BPassing is permitted only on the right side of the road.
  3. CPassing is allowed during daylight hours only.
  4. DYou should use extra caution when passing.
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Correct answer: A. You must not pass other vehicles in this area.

The 'DO NOT PASS' text, combined with the universal 'no' symbol (red circle with a diagonal line) over two cars, explicitly prohibits passing other vehicles in that zone.

Why the other options are wrong

  • B. This is incorrect; the sign prohibits all passing, not just on the left.
  • C. This is incorrect; the sign does not specify time restrictions.
  • D. This is incorrect; it's a prohibition, not a caution.

DO NOT PASS Sign

A regulatory sign that prohibits drivers from overtaking and passing other vehicles in the designated area.

  • Rectangular white sign with black text.
  • Often includes a red circle with a diagonal line over two cars.
  • Indicates a passing restriction, often due to safety concerns.

Memory trick: White and black, with a red slash, tells you what you can't bypass.

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