Warning Road Signs
- Kim Lapp
- Mar 1
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 3
These signs ae yellow and black lettering or symbols. Mose are diamond shaped. They warn you about a special situation or that a hazard is ahead. Below are some common signs you will see.
Intersection / Cross Road
A place where two or more roads cross.
Divided Highway
Two lanes where the traffic is going in opposite directions on the highway. The traffic ahead will come across a physical barrier such as a guardrail.
Slippery When Wet
The road ahead might be slippery. Slow down when you see this sign.
Signal Ahead
Stop lights are ahead. Be ready to slow down and stop.
Deer Crossing
In these areas deer are very likely to cross the road. Be alert.
Sharp Turn
This sign can show a left or right arrow. Be ready to slow down when you are turning on this road.
Lane Ends
This sign can show a right or left lane ending. Move to the other lane when it is safe to do so.
Merge
This sign can show a right or left lane merge. Make sure to move over to the next lane when it is safe to do so.
Hill
You will see this sign when there is a hill ahead. Slow down if needed to stay safe.
2-Way Traffic
You will see this sign when you are leaving a one-way roadway and entering a roadway with opposing traffic.
Curved Road
The road will slowly move to the right or left. Slow down if needed to safely drive on this road.
Stop Ahead
There is a stop sign ahead. Slow down so that you can safely stop. This sign will have an arrow and the shape of the stop below the arrow.
Roundabout Ahead
The diamond contains a counterclockwise symbol. The rectangle below says, Roundabout Ahead."
Pedestrian Crossing
The sign shows a pedestrian in the main diamond and an arrow in the rectangular sign below. This arrow indicates where the crossing is. Yield to crossing pedestrians.
School Crossing, School Zone (May be fluorescent green or yellow)
This sign shows pedestrians in the main sign and an arrow below. This is specific to school zones and crossings. Yield to crossing pedestrians.
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