A rectangular red-and-white sign reads WRONG WAY. You see it while driving. What should you do?

• A.Continue to the next exit at highway speed
• B.Flash your headlights and keep going
• C.Speed up to clear the area quickly
• D.Pull over, stop, and turn around when it is safe — you are going against traffic

Why

A WRONG WAY sign means you are traveling against the flow of traffic. Slow down, pull to a safe place, and turn around before you meet oncoming vehicles head-on.

Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 4: Traffic Control · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-008).

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