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

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.

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

Advisory speed signs or plaques indicate the safe speed with which you should proceed.

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

Road curves. Note the difference between curve and sharp turn signs.

Keep Right.

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

This is a regulatory No Parking sign. It means that parking is not allowed at any time.

Some roadways can accommodate different daily traffic demands by a reversible lane system. Appropriate travel lanes are as follows:

• Steady Red X: No travel allowed in this lane in the direction you are going.
• Steady Yellow X: Clear the lane.
• Flashing Yellow X: Left turn permitted.
• Steady Green X: Travel in the lane.

There is a yield sign ahead. Slow down and prepare to stop if necessary.

The color orange means road work. Highway work zones are defined as portions of a highway or street where construction, reconstruction, or maintenance work is being done to the road, its shoulders, or any other areas near the roadway.

T-Intersection.

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

Deer crossing.

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

Horizontal rectangles are generally used to give directions or information.

When vertical, signs are generally used to give instructions or tell you the law.

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

This sign marks a school zone crossing.

Pentagon-shaped signs mean you are approaching a school zone or crossing. Look for pedestrians on both sides of the street.

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.

Railroad Crossing.

This sign alerts motorists that a railroad crossing is ahead.

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

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.

Divided highway ahead (divided highway begins).

The highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways. Prepare to change lanes or shift lane position.