Roadway Signs

The roadway there are regulatory, warning and guide signs. The color and shape of each sign has a special meaning. You will be asked to identify roadway signs on the written driver's license test.

Signs:

RailWay
A railway crossing sign is X-shaped with a white background and red outline. It warns that railway tracks cross the road. Watch for this sign. Slow down and look both ways for trains. Be prepared to stop.
   
Yield
A yield sign is a triangle with a white background and a red border. It means you must let traffic in the intersection or close to it go first. Stop if necessary and go only when the way is clear.
   
School
A school zone sign is five-sided and has a blue background with white symbols. It warns that you are coming to a school zone. Slow down, drive with extra caution, and watch for children.
   
Stop
A stop sign is eight-sided and has a red background with white letters. It means you must come to a complete stop. Stop at the stop line if it is marked on the pavement. If there is no stop line, stop at the crosswalk, marked or not. If there is no crosswalk, stop at the edge of the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, stop at the edge of the intersection. Wait until the way is clear before entering the intersection.
   
Bicycle
This road is an official bicycle route. Watch for cyclists and be prepared to share the road with them.
   
No Left Turn
Do not turn left at the intersection.
   
No Turn
Do not turn to go in the opposite direction. (U-turn)
   
No Passing
Do not pass on this road.
   
Railway Crossing
Railway crossing ahead. Be alert for trains. This sign also shows the angle at which the railway tracks cross the road.
   
Roadwork
Road work ahead.
   
No Parking
Do not park in the area between the signs. This means you may not stop your vehicle except to load or unload passengers or merchandise. (Used in pairs or groups.)

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