Home › DMV Practice Tests › New York › Learner's Permit (Car) Questions › Question 6
A square white sign with black lettering reads SPEED LIMIT 40. What kind of sign is this?
- A.A guide sign to the next town
- B.A regulatory sign stating the maximum legal speed
- C.A warning sign about weather
- D.An information sign for services
Correct answer
B. A regulatory sign stating the maximum legal speed
Why
Regulatory signs state laws you must obey, and speed limit signs are white with black lettering. You may not legally drive faster than the posted limit, and conditions may require going slower.
Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 4: Traffic Control · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-006).