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

Dip sign. Slow down and expect a sharp depression (dip) in the profile of the road.

Divided highway ends.

The divided road ends ahead. Two-way traffic will no longer be divided by a center island. You will be on an undivided roadway with two-way traffic. Keep to the right.

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.

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.

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

This sign indicates that a left turn is permitted, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.

You are approaching an area where a reduced speed limit has been established. Be prepared to comply with the posted speed limit ahead.

You may also see a yellow warning sign instead of this black and white sign.

Side Road Ahead. Another road enters the road from the direction shown on the sign.

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

Sharp Turn.

The sign is used to warn of a sharp turn.

No Right Turn. You must not make a right turn at this intersection.

Remember, regulatory signs with a red circle with a red slash over a symbol prohibit certain actions.

Blue signs direct you to motorist services such as telephones, gas, food, motels, hospitals, and rest areas. This will direct you to a camping facility.

Vertical Rectangle signs are generally used for regulatory signs, which tell you what you must do. You must obey them in the same manner as traffic laws.

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.

Cars in left lane may turn left or go straight. Cars in center lane must go straight. Cars in right lane must turn right.

Lane use control signs are rectangular, black and white signs. These signs are used where turns are required or permitted from lanes as shown.

You must move your vehicle only in the direction indicated for your traffic lane.

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

Narrow bridge ahead. The bridge ahead is narrower than the roadway.

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.

Crossroad.

Another road crosses the highway ahead.

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.