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?
- AYou must not pass other vehicles in this area.
- BPassing is permitted only on the right side of the road.
- CPassing is allowed during daylight hours only.
- DYou should use extra caution when passing.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
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.