Sign types and purposes — New Mexico Permit Test

Warning signs warn you to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

A hazard such as a sharp curve or a crossing is ahead, and you need time to react to it.

These signs warn you to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

In work areas, traffic may be controlled by a person with a sign or flag, and you must obey that person.

The worker can see what is going on ahead, like a truck backing up, that you cannot see yet.

In work areas, traffic may be controlled by a person with a sign or flag.

Regulatory signs give you information about rules for traffic direction, lane use, turning, speed, parking and other special situations.

These signs set the rules of that stretch of road, and breaking them can cause a crash or a ticket.

They give you information about rules for traffic direction, lane use, turning, speed, parking and other special situations.

A regulatory sign with a red circle and red slash over a symbol prohibits the action shown.

The slash is a quick way to say no, so you can tell what is banned even without words.

Some regulatory signs have a red circle with a red slash over a symbol.

Lane use control signs tell you where you can go and where you can turn, often with an arrow.

Following the arrows keeps you from turning out of a lane where cars next to you are going straight.

These signs tell you where you can go, where you can turn and often use an arrow symbol.

Passing areas are based on how far you can see ahead.

Hills, curves and driveways hide oncoming cars, and you need a long clear view to pass safely.

Passing areas are based on how far you can see ahead.

The shape and color of route number signs show the type of road: interstate, U.S., state, city or county.

Knowing the road type helps you follow your route and not get lost on a long trip.

The shape and color of route number signs indicate the type of roadway: interstate, U.S., state, city or county road.

What do warning signs tell you to do?

Slow down and be ready to stop. A hazard such as a sharp curve or a crossing is ahead, and you need time to react to it. New Mexico Driver Manual, p.4: “These signs warn you to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.”