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New Jersey Car / Permit: Road Signs practice test
Learn the shapes, colors, and meanings of regulatory, warning, and guide signs — from stop and yield to construction and school-zone signs.
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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1. What is the correct meaning of a white rectangular sign reading 'SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT'?
Correct answer: Slower vehicles must stay in the right lane so faster traffic can pass.
Slower vehicles must stay in the right lane so faster traffic can pass. (This is the "Slower Traffic Keep Right" sign.)
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual — Traffic Signs
2. An X-shaped railroad crossing sign (crossbuck) has the same legal meaning as which other sign?
Correct answer: A yield sign
A crossbuck has the same legal weight as a yield sign. Because a train cannot steer around a car, drivers are required to let it go first.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual — Regulatory Signs
3. What is the correct meaning of a white sign showing a right-turn arrow crossed out in red?
Correct answer: You may not turn right at this location.
You may not turn right at this location. (This is the "No Right Turn" sign.)
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual — Traffic Signs
4. While driving you see a red octagonal sign. What does it indicate?
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop at the stop line or crosswalk, then proceed only when it is safe.
Come to a complete stop at the stop line or crosswalk, then proceed only when it is safe. (This is the "Stop" sign.)
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual — Traffic Signs
5. A vertical white rectangular sign with black lettering, such as a posted speed limit, falls into which category?
Correct answer: Regulatory signs
White rectangular signs with black wording are regulatory signs. They tell you the laws that must be obeyed, including speed limits.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual — Regulatory Signs
6. A brown rectangular sign is used to guide drivers to what?
Correct answer: Parks and scenic areas
Brown signs point to public recreation and scenic areas, such as parks and points of scenic interest.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual — Sign Shapes and Colors
7. While driving you see a yellow pennant-shaped (sideways triangle) sign reading 'NO PASSING ZONE'. What does it indicate?
Correct answer: You are entering a no-passing zone; do not pass other vehicles.
You are entering a no-passing zone; do not pass other vehicles. (This is the "No Passing Zone" sign.)
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual — Traffic Signs
8. A rectangular sign with white symbols or lettering on a blue background provides what kind of information?
Correct answer: Motorist services and information
Blue signs carry motorist-services and information messages, such as directions to gas, food, lodging, or hospitals.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual — Guidance Signs
9. While driving you see a white circular sign showing a truck crossed out in red. What does it indicate?
Correct answer: Trucks are not allowed on this road.
Trucks are not allowed on this road. (This is the "No Trucks" sign.)
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual — Traffic Signs
10. In New Jersey, a green rectangular sign is generally used for what purpose?
Correct answer: Giving directional guidance
Green signs provide direction guidance, showing routes, distances, and destinations to help drivers navigate.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual — Guidance Signs
11. In New Jersey, a red eight-sided sign is reserved for which single purpose?
Correct answer: Requiring a full stop
The octagon shape and red color are used only for STOP signs. When you see one you must come to a complete halt before proceeding.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual — Traffic Signs
12. A three-sided yellow pennant-shaped sign is used to convey which message?
Correct answer: Passing is not allowed
The yellow pennant shape is used for no-passing warning signs, alerting drivers that passing is not permitted on that stretch of road.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual — Sign Shapes and Colors
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