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

An octagon (eight-sided shape) always means stop.

When you come to it, you must make a complete stop at a marked stop line. If there is no stop line, stop before the crosswalk on your side of the intersection. If there is no crosswalk, stop at a point from which you can best see oncoming traffic.

Diamond shaped signs warn of existing or possible hazards on roadways or adjacent areas. General warning signs are yellow with black words indicating the potential hazard, or black symbols visually describing the potential hazard.

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.

This sign warns that there is a flag man ahead.

Flaggers are used to direct traffic through and around work zones. In a work zone, a flagger has the same authority as a regulatory sign. Do not disobey a flagger's traffic control directions.

Crossing for disabled. Slow down and watch both sides of the street for individuals who may be crossing the road in a wheelchair.

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

This is an example of a U.S. route sign. U.S. Route signs have black numerals on a white shield surrounded by a black background without a border.

Steep hill ahead. Slow down and be ready to shift to lower gear to control speed and protect brakes from damage.

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.

Side Road Ahead.

Side road enters highway ahead at an angle. This type of sign is used in advance of an intersection to indicate the presence of an intersection and the possibility of turning or entering traffic.

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.

Low Clearance Ahead.

Approaching a low underpass. Do not enter if your vehicle or cargo exceeds the maximum height indicated on the sign.

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.

The one-way sign indicates streets or roadways where traffic may travel in one direction only. You may travel only in the direction of the arrow.

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.

When two or more traveling lanes are available in your direction, slower traffic should travel in the right (outside) lane(s).

Do not pass. This sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone. Passing signs tell you where it is safe to pass another vehicle and where you cannot. Passing areas are based on how far you can see ahead. Where it is permitted to pass, you may do so only if it is safe.

No Turn on Red.

You may not turn right or left during the red light. You must wait for the signal to turn green.