Road Signs Guide
Know every sign before test day. Recognition-first practice starts with critical, unmastered signs, then moves through the priority order while tracking mastery on this device — or jump to any sign's full guide below.
Studying for the test
Recognition first. The deck starts with critical signs you have not mastered, then works through the priority order, and it remembers what you got right on this device.
Signs that get mistaken for each other
These are the pairs that cost marks. Each line is the distinction the sign's own page draws out.
- HOV 2+ Only Sign — Do not confuse HOV 2+ with an HOV-lane-ahead sign. HOV 2+ states the occupancy rule; an ahead sign warns that the restricted lane begins farther down the road.
- Low Clearance 12'6" Sign — The posted number is vertical clearance, not a speed, distance, weight, or vehicle-length limit.
- No Outlet Sign — A Dead End sign usually describes one road that terminates. No Outlet can describe a street or an entire connected neighborhood with no exit on the other side.
- Exit 25 MPH Sign — Unlike a white regulatory speed-limit sign, a yellow ramp-speed plaque warns of the speed judged safe for the ramp's design and conditions.
- Hospital Sign — The blue H is a guide sign. It does not reserve parking, create a traffic restriction, or by itself identify the emergency-room entrance.
- No Thru Traffic Sign — No Outlet and Dead End describe where the pavement stops; No Thru Traffic is about use — the street serves local access, not through travel.
- Do Not Pass Sign — The white rectangular Do Not Pass sign is regulatory — breaking it is a violation. The yellow pennant No Passing Zone sign warns the zone is beginning.
- Wrong Way Sign — Do Not Enter faces you before you enter a one-way road; Wrong Way confirms you are already going against traffic and must turn around now.
Looking up one sign
Every sign has its own page with the meaning, the action it demands, where it applies, and the regulatory context. Start with the ones people search for most:
You must come to a complete stop
Stop completely at stop line or before crosswalk. Yield to traffic and pedestrians.
Slow down and give right-of-way to traffic and pedestrians
Slow down, be prepared to stop if necessary. Let other vehicles or pedestrians go first.
You may not enter this road or area
Do not proceed. Turn around or find alternate route.
You are traveling against traffic on a one-way road or ramp
Stop, pull over safely, and turn around. You are going the wrong way.
Recommended maximum speed is 35 MPH
Do not exceed 35 MPH in this area.
Maximum legal speed is 50 MPH
Do not exceed 50 MPH. Adjust speed for conditions.
The maximum legal speed under ideal conditions is 65 mph
Do not exceed 65 mph; drive slower in poor conditions.
Pedestrian crossing ahead near school area
Slow down and watch for children crossing. Be prepared to stop.
Railroad tracks cross the road at this location
Look both ways for trains. Stop if train is approaching or lights are flashing.
You cannot turn when the light is red
Wait for green light before making turn.
Left turns are prohibited at this location
Do not turn left. Continue straight or turn right.
Right turns are prohibited at this location
Do not turn right. Continue straight or turn left if permitted.
U-turns are prohibited at this location
Do not make a U-turn. Continue to next legal turning point.
Passing is prohibited in this zone
Stay in your lane. Do not attempt to pass other vehicles.
High Occupancy Vehicle lane - requires 2 or more persons per vehicle
Only use this lane if you have 2+ people in vehicle.
Left lane is HOV only during specified hours (6:30-9:30 AM, Mon-Fri)
Use left lane only if you have 2+ occupants during posted times.
Right lane is for buses only during 6AM-9AM, Mon-Fri
Do not drive in right lane during posted times unless you're driving a bus.
Keep to the right side of obstruction or divider
Pass on the right side of island, median, or obstruction.
Keep to the left side of obstruction or divider
Pass on the left side of island, median, or obstruction.
You may turn left on green light but must yield to oncoming traffic
When light is green, yield to oncoming traffic before turning left.
Parking is not allowed at any time
Do not park in this area. Find legal parking elsewhere.
Parking prohibited during posted hours only
Do not park during 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Parking allowed outside these hours.
Trucks and commercial vehicles are not allowed
If driving a truck, find alternate route.
Both left turns and U-turns are prohibited
Continue straight or turn right only.
All 111 road signs by category
Regulatory Signs (31)
School Signs (4)
Warning Signs (56)
Construction Signs (9)
Guide Signs (11)
