New York DMV Permit Written TestRoad SignsHard
You are driving on a two-lane road and observe a diamond-shaped yellow sign with a black symbol depicting two arrows pointing in opposite directions, separated by a vertical line. What does this sign indicate?
- ATraffic merging from opposite directions.
- BA one-way street begins ahead.
- CA two-way street begins ahead.
- DA divided highway ends ahead.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. A two-way street begins ahead.
This specific warning sign (Two-Way Traffic Ahead) indicates that the road you are currently on, which may have been a one-way street or a divided highway, is about to become a two-way street where traffic will be moving in opposite directions on the same roadway. This requires drivers to be aware of oncoming traffic.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Merging traffic signs typically show converging arrows without a vertical divider.
- B. A one-way street beginning would typically be a regulatory sign, not a warning sign with this symbol.
- D. A 'Divided Highway Ends' sign has a different symbol, typically two lanes converging into one with a divider disappearing.
Two-Way Traffic Ahead Sign
A diamond-shaped yellow warning sign with a black symbol of two vertical arrows pointing in opposite directions, indicating that the roadway ahead will have opposing traffic.
- Warns that a one-way road or divided highway is becoming a two-way road.
- Drivers should be prepared for oncoming traffic.
- Requires increased awareness and caution.
Memory trick: Arrows apart, two ways start; arrows together, merge forever.