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

When approaching a yield sign, slow down to a safe speed and prepare to stop. If necessary, stop and only proceed when it is safe to do so.

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.

Black and white signs are generally regulatory signs and must be obeyed. Other black and white signs are used as route markers.

Yellow is used for general warnings of specific road conditions and dangers ahead.

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

Traffic signal ahead. Slow down and prepare to stop, if necessary.

You are approaching a school zone. A reduced speed limit is in effect when the yellow lights are flashing. You may not exceed the school zone speed limit when lights are flashing.

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

Roadway slippery when wet. Remember, the first half-hour of rain is most hazardous. Slick surfaces can exaggerate normal movements. If brakes are applied too hard, or the wheel is turned too sharp, a skid can occur. When pavement is wet, reduce your speed.

Slow down for sharp changes in the direction of travel. Chevrons may be used instead of the large arrow sign to outline the edge of a curving road or to supplement the large arrow sign. They are placed on the outside of a turn.

Deer crossing.

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

Side Road Ahead.

Side road enters the highway from the right. Watch for 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.

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.

Do not enter.

The sign marks a one-way roadway with traffic coming against you. You must not enter the one-way at this point.

Remember, this is a square sign with a white horizontal line inside a red ball. The sign is not circular.

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.

Left Turn Only. You can only turn left from this lane.

Lane-Use Control signs are used where turning movements are required or turning movements are permitted from lanes as shown.

No Right Turn.

You cannot make a right turn at this intersection. Remember, a red circle with a red slash mark across a symbol indicates that you should not take a certain course of action.

No U-Turn.

You cannot turn around to go in the opposite direction at this intersection.

Remember, a red circle with a red slash from upper left to lower right means NO.