Warning signs
These signs warn of dangerous or unusual conditions ahead such as a curve, turn, dip or sideroad. They are usually diamond-shaped and have a yellow background with black letters or symbols.
Here are some common warning signs:
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Narrow
bridge ahead.
Road
branching off ahead.
Pavement
narrows ahead.
Drivers
on the sideroad at the intersection ahead don’t have
a clear view of traffic.
Two
roads going in the same direction are about to join into
one. Drivers on both are equally responsible for seeing
that traffic merges smoothly and safely.
Intersection
ahead. The arrow shows which direction of traffic has the
right-of-way.
Slight
bend or curve in the road ahead.
Sharp
bend or turn in the road ahead.
Sharp
turn or bend in the road in the direction of the arrow.
The checkerboard border warns of danger. Slow down; be careful.
Posted
under a curve warning, this sign shows the maximum safe
speed for the curve.
Hazard
close to the edge of the road. The downward lines show the
side on which you may safely pass.
Chevron
(arrowhead) signs are posted in groups to guide drivers
around sharp curves in the road.
The
road ahead is split into two separate roads by a median.
Keep to the right-hand road. Each road carries one-way traffic.
Traffic
travels in both directions on the same road ahead. Keep
to the right.
Share
the road with oncoming traffic.
Right
lane ends ahead. If you are in the right-hand lane you must
merge safely with traffic in the lane to the left.
Shows
maximum safe speed on ramp.
Winding
road ahead.
The
bridge ahead lifts or swings to let boats pass.
Paved
surface ends ahead.
Bicycle
crossing ahead.
Snowmobiles
cross this road.
Deer
regularly cross this road; be alert for animals.
Watch
for pedestrians and be prepared to share the road with them.
Steep
hill ahead. You may need to use a lower gear.
Underpass
ahead. Take care if you are driving a tall vehicle. Sign
shows how much room you have.
Stop
sign ahead. Slow down.
Traffic
lights ahead. Slow down.
Bump
or uneven pavement on the road ahead. Slow down and keep
control of your vehicle.
Pavement
is slippery when wet. Slow down and drive with caution.
Truck
entrance on the right side of the road ahead. If the sign
shows the truck on the left, the entrance is on the left
side of the road.
Railway
crossing ahead. Be alert for trains. This sign also shows
the angle at which the railway tracks cross the road.
Watch
for fallen rock and be prepared to avoid a collision.
There
may be water flowing over the road.
This
sign warns you that you are coming to a hidden school bus
stop. Slow down, drive with extra caution, watch for children
and for a school bus with flashing red lights.
These
signs warn of a school crossing. Watch for children and
follow the directions of the crossing guard or school safety
patroller.