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

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

Some roadways are designed to accommodate different traffic demands during the day through the use of a reversible lane system. Appropriate travel lanes on a roadway utilizing a reversible lane system are indicated 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 lane.

Speed reduction sign. Advance notice to upcoming speed limit change. Be prepared to slow down.

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

This is an example of an Interstate freeway sign.

Blue and red signs indicate that the route is part of the national system of interstate and defense highways. These highways join centers of population and defense establishments. They also join with the major international highways at the Mexican and Canadian borders. They are part of a nationwide network of the most important highways.

Two-way Traffic.

Warning that you are leaving a separated one-way highway and will soon be driving on a two-way highway. Also used to remind 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.

Keep Right.

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

Winding road ahead.

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

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

Lane Use.

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

Low Clearance Ahead.

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

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.

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.

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

All red signs are regulatory signs and must be obeyed. They indicate stop or prohibition and include signs like stop, yield, do not enter and wrong way.

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

Crossroad.

Another road crosses the highway ahead.

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.

T-Intersection.

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

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.