Guide, railroad and other signs in New York
The New York State Driver's Manual shows or names everything on this page: 13 in all, on pages 30, 40, 61, 76.
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Guide and service signs
Destination sign
Show the direction and distance to locations.
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State route sign
Indicate interstate, U.S., state or county routes. The shape tells you the type of route you are on. The sample signs, left to right, are for state, U.S., and interstate routes.
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U.S. route sign
Indicate interstate, U.S., state or county routes. The shape tells you the type of route you are on. The sample signs, left to right, are for state, U.S., and interstate routes.
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Interstate route sign
Indicate interstate, U.S., state or county routes. The shape tells you the type of route you are on. The sample signs, left to right, are for state, U.S., and interstate routes.
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Gas
Show the location of services, like rest areas, gas stations, camping or medical facilities.
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Camping
Show the location of services, like rest areas, gas stations, camping or medical facilities.
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Railroad crossings
Railroad crossing ahead
There is a railroad crossing ahead. Use caution, and be prepared to stop. If you are following a bus or truck approaching a railroad crossing, be careful. Most buses and some trucks must stop at railroad crossings.
Manual page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
Crossbuck
Yield when you see a crossbuck sign, which is a sign shaped like an “X” with “RAILROAD CROSSING” printed on it (like the sign above but without flashing lights). If there are multiple train tracks, the sign will show the number of tracks.
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Number of tracks
If there are multiple train tracks, the sign will show the number of tracks.
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Railroad crossing pavement marking
Sometimes, grade crossings do not have flashing red light signals or gates. Pavement markings will often show you that a grade crossing is ahead. Stay behind the stop line while waiting for a train to pass.
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Emergency Notification System sign
Locate the Emergency Notification System sign and call the number provided, telling them about the stalled vehicle.
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Other signs and symbols
Slow-moving vehicle emblem
The “slow-moving vehicle” symbol, a reflective orange triangle, must be displayed on the back of vehicles drawn by animals, most farm vehicles, and construction equipment. The United States Postal Service also requires these orange safety-triangles to be displayed on all rural mail delivery vehicles. Use caution when you approach a slow-moving vehicle and make sure it is safe before you pass.
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SCHOOL BUS sign
You can identify this bus by a “SCHOOL BUS” sign, the red lights on the top and its unique yellow-orange color.
Manual page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)