road signs

A complete set of vocabulary practice flashcards covering standard road signs, warning symbols, and right-of-way rules.

Side Road Traffic Sign

Warns drivers to watch for side road traffic entering from the right.

Solid Object Marker Sign

Warns drivers to be careful not to sideswipe a solid object marked by the sign.

Rectangular Shaped Sign

A sign shape that usually gives instructions and information.

Right Turn Sign

Directs drivers to slow down for a turn to the right.

Right-of-Way Rule: Multiple Lane Road

The driver of a vehicle on a two-lane street must always yield to the driver of a vehicle on a four-lane street.

Right-of-Way Rule: Turning Left

When preparing to make a left turn across traffic, the driver must wait until it is safe to turn.

PAVEMENT ENDS Sign

Warns drivers to expect a change in the road surface.

Right-of-Way Rule: Yield to Vehicle on Right

At an intersection where you are the driver on the right, take the right-of-way cautiously.

ROAD NARROWS Sign

Informs drivers that the pavement ahead narrows.

Right-of-Way Rule: Unpaved Road

The driver of a vehicle on an unpaved road must yield to the vehicle on the paved road in all instances.

Right-of-Way Rule: T-Intersection

A driver approaching a through street from a terminating road must stop and then yield the right-of-way to vehicles on the through street.

YIELD Sign

Directs drivers to yield to other traffic.

STOP Sign

Directs drivers to always stop completely.

Left Curve Sign

Directs drivers to slow down for a left curve.

Overhead Clearance Sign ($12\text{ ft } 6\text{ in}$)

Warns drivers to be sure their vehicle load is not higher than $12\text{ ft } 6\text{ in}$.

Truck Entering or Crossing Sign

Directs drivers to slow their speed and watch for trucks entering or crossing the highway.

MEN WORKING Sign

Directs drivers to watch for men working in the path of traffic.

TWO WAY TRAFFIC Sign

Alerts drivers to get ready to enter a two-way street.

NARROW BRIDGE Sign

Directs drivers to stay carefully in the right-hand lane.

Pavement Edge Drop-Off Sign

Warns drivers to watch for a drop from the pavement edge to the shoulder.

SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT Sign

Instructs drivers to keep in the right-hand lane when driving slow.

DETOUR Sign

Directs drivers to watch for and follow a temporary route around the main road.

US Highway Sign with Horizontal Arrows (US 87)

Informs drivers that US Highway 87 runs right and left ahead.

BUMP Sign

Directs drivers to slow down for a sharp rise in the roadway.

Reverse Curve Sign (Right and Left Curve)

Directs drivers to slow down for a right and left curve.

Crossroad Intersection Sign (+)

Alerts drivers to watch right and left for cross traffic.

Dual Left Turn Lane Sign (ONLY)

Informs drivers that they may turn left from either designated lane.

DO NOT CROSS DOUBLE YELLOW LINE TO PASS Sign

Directs drivers to stay to the right of the double yellow stripe.

DO NOT PASS WHEN SOLID YELLOW LINE IS IN YOUR LANE Sign

Reminds drivers not to pass another vehicle when they have a solid yellow line in their lane.

DIP Sign

Directs drivers to slow down for a low place in the road.

Railroad Advance Warning Sign (R X R)

Directs drivers to look out for a train.

SOFT SHOULDER Sign

Warns drivers to be extra careful not to run off of the pavement.

State Highway Marker (Texas 158)

Informs drivers that Texas Highway 158 continues straight ahead.

Reverse Curve Sign (Left and Right Curve)

Directs drivers to slow down for a left and right curve.

Cross

Alerts drivers to watch out for crossroad traffic ahead.

WATCH FOR ICE ON BRIDGE Sign

Directs drivers to slow down because a hazardous condition may exist on the bridge.

DO NOT ENTER Sign

Warns that one-way traffic is traveling in the opposite direction and drivers must not drive into it.

Winding Road Sign

Directs drivers to slow down for a winding road.

END CONSTRUCTION Sign

Informs drivers to return to normal highway speed after passing the construction zone.

Hazardous Curve / Intersection Warning

Directs drivers to slow down for a very dangerous intersection or curve.

Curve Advisory Speed Sign ($35\text{ MPH}$)

Instructs drivers to slow down to at least $35\text{ miles per hour}$ for the curve ahead.

LOOSE GRAVEL Sign

Warns drivers not to apply the brakes suddenly or make sharp turns.

SLOW Sign

Instructs drivers to slow down and be ready to stop.

Keep Right Sign

Directs drivers to drive to the right side of an obstruction or divider.

SPEED LIMIT 55 Sign

Mandates that drivers drive no faster than $55\text{ miles per hour}$ day or night.

ROAD CLOSED Sign

Directs drivers to look for a detour or turn around and go back.

CIRCLE AHEAD Sign

Directs drivers to slow down for intersections built around a circle.

CLIMBING LANE AHEAD Sign

Instructs motorists to use this lane if they are driving slower than other traffic.

Y-Intersection Sign

Directs drivers to slow down for a "Y" intersection.

EMERGENCY STOPPING ONLY Sign

Restricts stopping so that drivers stop only in an emergency, such as a vehicle failure.

Reverse Turn Sign (Left and Right Turn)

Directs drivers to slow down for a left and right turn.

LOOP Marker (LOOP 270)

Indicates that you are driving on a short state highway in a city or urban area.

SPEED LIMIT 50 Sign

Mandates that drivers drive no faster than $50\text{ miles per hour}$ day or night.

Divided Roadway Sign (Pass Either Side)

Directs motorists that they may pass on either side of the sign due to a divided roadway ahead.

Merging Traffic Sign

Directs drivers to be ready to yield to other traffic entering the same lane.

FORM ONE LINE Sign

Instructs drivers to prepare to merge into only one lane of traffic.

Narrow Road / Approaching Traffic Warning

Directs drivers to stay on the right-hand side of the road and watch for approaching traffic.

EXIT 25 MPH Sign

Instructs motorists to slow to $25\text{ miles per hour}$ to exit the expressway.

Lane Control Sign (Straight or Turn Right)

Informs drivers that they may go straight ahead or turn right from this lane.

SCHOOL Sign

Directs drivers to watch for children.

Slippery When Wet Sign

Directs drivers to be very careful to avoid skidding in wet weather.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION AHEAD Sign

Warns drivers to watch for machinery and workers.

Pedestrian Crossing Sign

Directs drivers to slow down and watch for people crossing the street on foot.

Hill / Downgrade Sign

Directs drivers to prepare to reduce speed for a downgrade.

Hazard Marker

Directs drivers to watch for a hazard in or near the roadway.

Advisory Speed Plate ($35\text{ MPH}$)

Informs drivers that the highest safe speed for the curve ahead is $35\text{ miles per hour}$.

Lane Reduction Sign

Directs drivers to prepare for a reduction in the number of traffic lanes ahead.

One way

Go straight ahead or turn left

Pavement ends

Except a change in the road surface

Truck

Watch out for trucks entering or crossing the highway ahead

Manny looking thing (from diary of wimpy kid)

Watch for side road traffic to the right

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Pass either side of the sign divided roadway ahead