Traffic Signals, Lanes & Lane Markings practice test: free New Jersey MVC Permit questions

Sample Practice Questions for Traffic Signals, Lanes & Lane Markings

1. Question 1Ref: NJ Driver Manual — Traffic Signals — Signal meanings

   A steady yellow traffic light means:

   AThe signal is about to turn red — stop if you can do so safelyBPedestrians must runCTurn onlyDSpeed up to beat it
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   A. The signal is about to turn red — stop if you can do so safely

   Yellow warns the green phase is ending: stop if you can do so safely, and proceed only when stopping would be unsafe or you already entered. It is not an extension of green. Racing yellows trains you into red-light running, and the seconds saved never justify the angle-crash risk.

2. Question 2Ref: NJ Driver Manual — Signs — No-passing zones

   A yellow pennant-shaped NO PASSING ZONE sign on the left roadside means:

   ASchool zoneBParking zoneCPassing is legalDThe zone ahead prohibits passing — do not start the maneuver
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   D. The zone ahead prohibits passing — do not start the maneuver

   The sideways-triangle pennant marks the start of a no-passing zone, reinforcing the solid center line — do not begin passing here even if the road looks empty. The restriction covers hills, curves, and intersections where sight distance fails. Wait for the broken line and clear view.