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Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings · topic 5 of 8

Warning Signs

45 lessons. Below is the start of each.

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    Winding Road

    There are several curves ahead. Drive slowly and carefully and do not pass other vehicles.

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    Narrow Bridge

    The bridge is wide enough to accommodate two lanes of traffic, but with very little clearance. Stay…

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    Deer

    Deer often cross the road in this area. Slow down if you see deer or other wildlife.

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    Animal Crossing

    The animal pictured on the sign is common in this area; watch for animals crossing the road…

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    Cattle Crossing

    The animal pictured on the sign is common in this area; watch for animals crossing the road…

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    Hill

    A steep grade is ahead.

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    Low Clearance

    Do not enter if your vehicle is taller than the height listed on the sign.

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    Stop Sign Ahead

    Slow down and be ready to stop at the stop sign.

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    Stop Sign Ahead

    Slow down and be ready to stop at the stop sign.

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    Yield Ahead

    Yield sign ahead. Slow down and be prepared to stop at yield sign or adjust speed to traffic.

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    Speed Reduction Sign

    Advance notice to upcoming speed limit change.

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    Reverse curve

    2 curves in opposite directions are close to each other on the road ahead.

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    Sharp Right Turn

    The road will make a sharp turn to the right. Slow your speed and do not pass other vehicles.

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    Truck Rollover

    This sign identifies curves where trucks traveling at excessive speeds have a potential to…

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    Pedestrian Crossing

    Watch for people crossing the street. Slow down or stop to yield for pedestrians.

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    Bicycle Crossing

    A bike-way crosses the roadway ahead. Watch for bicyclists.

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    Bicycle Crossing

    Bicyclists regularly cross the road in the area.

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    Traffic Signal Ahead

    Alerts you to traffic signals at the intersection ahead. Slow down; poor visibility is likely.

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    Roundabout Circle

    Provides advance notice of a roundabout. Prepare to slow down and possibly yield.

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    Roundabout Circle

    There is a roundabout intersection ahead. Prepare to slow down and possibly yield.

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    Divided Highway Ahead

    The highway ahead is divided by a median or physical barrier. Keep to the right.

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    Divided Highway Ends

    The divided highway on which you are traveling ends 350 to 500 feet ahead. You will then be on a…

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    Two-Way Traffic Ahead

    The one-way street or roadway is about to change to two-way traffic; there will be oncoming…

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    Cross Road

    A road crosses the main highway ahead. Look to the left and right for other traffic.

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    Two Direction Arrow

    This sign is placed at the intersection. Yield the right-of-way or stop before turning right or…

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    Slippery Surface

    In wet weather, drive slowly. Do not speed up or brake quickly. Make turns at a very slow speed.

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    Slippery When Wet

    When pavement is wet, reduce your speed. Do not brake hard or change direction suddenly. Increase…

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    Reduction of Lanes

    There will be fewer lanes ahead. Right lane ends and traffic must merge left. Drivers in the left…

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    Warning farm vehicles

    Farm equipment may be crossing the road. Be ready for ready to slow down for slow-moving equipment.

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    Low ground clearance railroad crossing

    Alerts drivers of long wheelbase vehicles or trailers of a potential hang-up situation at the…

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    DIP

    There is a dip in the roadway. Slow Down! The DIP sign is used to give advance warning of a sharp…

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    Pavement ends

    The road surface ahead will change to gravel or dirt. Be prepared for this change.

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    Fire station

    The Fire Station Advance Warning sign is used to alert motorists of locations where unexpected…

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    Road Narrows

    This traffic sign warns you that the road ahead is not as wide as the road you are currently…

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    BUMP

    The traffic sign warns you that there is a bump up ahead on the road. Reduce speed and make sure to…

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    Soft Shoulder

    This sign represents a soft shoulder. The dirt on the side of the road is soft. Don't leave the…

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    Shoulder Drop Off

    Road shoulder much lower than road surface.

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    Loose Gravel

    The surface of the road is covered with loose gravel. Go slow enough to keep complete control of…

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    Truck Crossing

    This sign indicates trucks entering or crossing the highway ahead. Drivers must slow down and watch…

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    Island ahead

    This sign means that traffic on the road may flow on both sides of the sign. You may drive on…

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    Children play in this zone

    This is a warning sign indicating a playground ahead.

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    No Passing

    These signs mark where it may be safe to pass another vehicle and where you cannot. Passing areas…

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    No Passing

    The signs indicate where you may pass, or the beginning and ending of a passing zone, or where you…

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    Warning signs

    Color: Yellow, black letters or symbols on. Meaning: indicate that you are approaching a hazardous…

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    Work Area Signs

    Color: Orange, black letters or symbols on. Meaning: warns about people at work on or near the…