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.

Crossbuck signs are found at railroad crossings.

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.

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

There is a school ahead. Slow down and watch for children at all times.

There is a stop sign ahead. Begin to slow down and prepare to stop.

Railroad Crossing.

This sign alerts motorists that a railroad crossing is ahead.

Added lane sign. Two roadways come together, but you are not required to merge.

An additional lane begins. Watch for traffic in the new lane.

Reverse turn. This sign tells you there is a sharp turn to the left and then a sharp turn to the right. Reduce speed and look well ahead.

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.

T-Intersection.

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

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.

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.

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

Right Turn Only. This sign tells you that you can only turn right from this lane.

The sign indicates the end of the no-passing zone. At this sign, you are allowed to pass other vehicles with care.

No trucks. Trucks are prohibited from using or entering the street or road where this sign is displayed.

Remember, some regulatory signs have a red circle with a red slash over a symbol. These indicate prohibition.