New Jersey road sign library
Every sign, signal and marking the New Jersey driver manual shows or names, with its meaning in the manual's words and its page.
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Regulatory signs - New Jersey
STOP
Octagonal sign with white wording and border on red background
Manual page 215 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 215)
YIELD
White inverted triangle with red wording and border with a white border band
Manual page 215 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 215)
DO NOT ENTER
White square with red circle that has a white band horizontally across the center of the circle and the words "DO NOT ENTER" in white letters on the upper and lower parts of the circle.
Manual page 216 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 216)
Truck route (green)
Marks the routes and ramps where trucks are permitted; also marks the travel route to services and terminals.
Manual page 216 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 216)
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Warning and work zone signs - New Jersey
DEER CROSSING
Some of the warning signs alert motorists to road conditions, deer crossings, railroad crossings, school crossings or curved roadways. The signs are yellow and diamond-shaped with a black symbol or word message.
Manual page 214 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 214)
Advisory speed plate
When the maximum safe speed around a curve or turn is lower than the posted speed limit, an advisory speed sign is used with the proper warning sign.
Manual page 214 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 214)
FLAGGER AHEAD
Orange, diamond-shaped signs that warn the motorist of lane closing, lane shifts, flaggers, uneven pavement, and detours.
Manual page 215 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 215)
Work zone reduced speed limit
Reduced speed limit signs that are posted alongside orange work zone signs. In New Jersey, all traffic fines are doubled in work zones.
Manual page 215 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 215)
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Guide, railroad and other signs - New Jersey
Railroad crossing: flashing lights, bells, gates down
Flashing red lights, ringing bells, descending gates or gates that have already been lowered indicate that a train is coming, and a motorist must stop.
Manual page 76 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 76)
CROSSBUCK (Railroad Crossing)
X-shaped railroad crossing sign with black wording on a white background means the same as a Yield sign. Motorists must always yield the right-of-way to trains. Trains cannot swerve to avoid motorists.
Manual page 216 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 216)
SLOW-MOVING VEHICLE emblem
A fluorescent and reflective orange triangular sign indicates slow-moving vehicles, such as farm and construction equipment operating on public highways. The operators must obey all traffic rules and place a slow-moving vehicle sign on the back of their vehicles to warn approaching motorists.
Manual page 217 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 217)
Emergency Notification sign
Call the number on the Emergency Notification sign located at the crossing or 911.
Manual page 153 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 153)
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Traffic signals - New Jersey
Traffic signal: red on top, yellow in the middle, green at the bottom
When traffic signals are hung vertically, the red light is always on top. The yellow is in the center. The green light is third in line. If there is a green arrow, it is always on the bottom. When the lights are horizontal, red is always on the left.
Manual page 212 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 212)
STEADY RED
A motorist must stop before the intersection or crosswalk and remain stopped until the light changes to green.
Manual page 212 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 212)
STEADY YELLOW
A motorist should stop before entering the intersection or crosswalk, unless their vehicle is so close to the intersection that it cannot be stopped safely.
Manual page 212 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 212)
YELLOW ARROW
A yellow arrow means the signal is changing from green to red and gives the motorist a chance to stop safely.
Manual page 212 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 212)
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Pavement markings - New Jersey
BIKE MAY USE FULL LANE (shared-lane marking)
The manual does not state it
Manual page 221 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 221)
PASS when line is broken
One center line is broken: Passing is allowed only on the side with the broken line.
Manual page 64 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 64)
DO NOT PASS when line is solid
On a motorist's side of the center line means do not pass.
Manual page 64 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 64)
NO PASSING with double solid lines
Both center lines are solid: No passing allowed.
Manual page 64 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 64)
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More signs from our practice questions
What will usually warn you that you are approaching an uncontrolled intersection?
A warning sign before the intersection
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
An entrance ramp to a highway has a posted advisory speed limit. What should you do?
Obey it
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 69 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 69)
When a highway exit is on the left side of the roadway, what should you do?
Look for signs to the proper exit lane
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 69 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 69)
When signs warn of road hazards such as hills, dips, narrow bridges, bumps or railroad tracks, you should:
Drive slowly in these areas
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 102 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 102)
When traffic is redirected around a work zone, a median crossover or a lane shift is an example of:
A diversion onto a temporary roadway
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 103 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 103)
What do flashing red lights at a railroad crossing indicate?
A train is approaching
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 212 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 212)
What is the purpose of warning signs?
To warn of hard-to-see hazards ahead
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 213 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 213)
In New Jersey, pedestrian crossing and bicycle warning signs alert motorists that they must do what?
Share the road with them and yield to them
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 213 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 213)
In the manual's chart of sign colors and shapes, what message does a brown rectangular sign give?
Public recreation and scenic guidance
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 214 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 214)
Which kind of message do green, four-sided rectangular signs give?
Direction guidance
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 214 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 214)
What do guidance signs do?
Identify destinations and routes
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 215 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 215)
What does a yellow, pennant-shaped (three-sided) sign warn you about?
A no-passing zone
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 214 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 214)
The yellow five-sided (pentagon) sign shape is used for which signs?
School signs
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 214 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 214)
A round yellow sign is used for which purpose?
Railroad crossing advance warning
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 214 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 214)
What does a fluorescent, reflective orange triangular sign on a vehicle indicate?
It is a slow-moving vehicle
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 217 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 217)