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.

The State of Georgia uses seven basic shapes of signs to convey traffic control instructions. Drivers should know signs by their shapes and colors so that they may recognize them from a distance and begin reacting.

Pentagon shaped signs mean you are approaching a school zone and/or school crossing. When used, they will be erected not less than 150 feet nor more than 700 feet in advance of the school grounds or school crossing. (These signs can sometimes be fluorescent green in color.)

The State of Georgia uses seven basic shapes of signs to convey traffic control instructions. Drivers should know signs by their shapes and colors so that they may recognize them from a distance and begin reacting.

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.

Pedestrian crossing.

Just ahead is a location where people on foot often cross. Use caution as you approach and drive more slowly and carefully, watching both sides of the street for pedestrians.

When pedestrians are in the crosswalks, they must be given the right-of-way.

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

Hospital is a word message sign or an H symbol sign. General service signs like this are accompanied with a directional message if used at intersections.

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.

Side Road Ahead.

Side road enters the highway from the right. Watch for turning or entering traffic.

Narrow bridge ahead.The bridge ahead is more limited than the roadway.

Low Clearance Ahead.

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

The pavement changes to dirt or low-grade surface. Slow down.

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.

The two-way left turn only sign tells you that the center lane is reserved for the exclusive use of left-turning vehicles in either direction. You cannot use the lane for passing, overtaking, or through travel.

Your lane is splitting into two directions. You can turn left or go straight through.

Keep Left.

Traffic is required to keep to the left of medians or obstructions.

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.