U.S. Random Road Signs from a Large Pool of DMV Questions

This is a yield sign.

A triangle sign means yield. You must slow down to a speed that is reasonable for existing conditions and stop if necessary. If you must stop, do so at a marked stop line, if it exists. After slowing or stopping, you must yield the right-of-way to other vehicles in the intersection or approaching closely on another roadway or auxiliary road leading into a major highway.

A round sign means you are approaching a railroad crossing. This sign is posted a few hundred feet in front of the tracks and alerts you to slow down, look, listen, and prepare to stop. If necessary, roll down a window and listen carefully for an approaching train.

Blue and white signs will give directions to service facilities. They direct you to services, such as gas, food, motels, and hospitals.

Blue is also used to identify parking spaces for disabled drivers.

Yellow is used for general warning and advisory of unexpected roadway conditions. General warning signs can also be fluorescent green with black markings.

Warning signs for construction and maintenance projects are orange with black markings.

Bicycle Crossing. Yield to bicycle riders on any bike trail which crosses a road.

Speed reduction sign. Advance notice of upcoming speed limit change. Prepare to slow down.

This sign is used on roads that run parallel to railroad tracks to warn road users making a turn that they will encounter a highway-rail grade crossing soon after making the turn.

Merging Traffic sign. Traffic merging from the right. Prepare to allow traffic to safely merge.

Reverse turn. This sign tells you there is a sharp turn to the right and then a sharp turn to the left. Slow down.

Winding road ahead.

The road ahead winds back and forth. Slow to a safe or indicated speed.

Deer crossing.

These signs alert drivers in advance of areas where animals may be crossing.

T-Intersection.

The road you travel on ends ahead. Slow down and prepare to yield or stop before turning right or left.

Two-way Traffic.

Warning that you are leaving a separated one-way highway and will soon be driving on a two-way highway. The sign also reminds drivers they are on a two-way road.

Remember, you should drive in the right-hand lane and expect oncoming traffic in the left-hand lane.

Double Arrow. Traffic can pass on either side of an island, obstruction, or gore in the roadway. Traffic separated by this sign may either rejoin or change directions.

Some roadways can accommodate daily traffic demands with a reversible lane system. A steady red X means no travel is allowed in this lane in the direction you are going. A solid yellow X means you should clear the lane. A flashing yellow X means left turns are permitted. A green arrow indicates the lane is open for traffic in your direction.

You are approaching a one-way highway or ramp. Driving on the highway or ramp in the direction you are traveling is not allowed.

The wrong way sign is a supplement to the do not enter sign. It is placed along the exit ramp or the one-way roadway farther from the crossroad. It tells you that you have already entered a one-way road and are driving in the wrong direction.

Regulatory speed limit sign.

Always obey the posted maximum and minimum speed limits. These laws exist to regulate traffic flow and create a safe environment for all drivers.

Remember, a white rectangular sign indicates something you must obey.

Cars in the left lane must turn left. Cars in the right lane must go straight or turn right. Lane-use control signs are rectangular, black-and-white signs. They show where turns are required or permitted from lanes as shown. Go only in the direction indicated for your traffic lane.

No Right Turn.You must not make a right turn at this intersection.

Remember, regulatory signs with a red circle with a red slash over a symbol prohibit certain actions.

This sign indicates a left turn is permitted, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.