Bicycle Crossing Sign
Bicycles frequently cross at this location
In short: A Bicycle Crossing sign warns that bicycles frequently cross the road at that location. Slow down, check carefully — cyclists can be hard to see — and give them the right-of-way and generous clearance as they cross.
What to do
Slow down and watch for bicycles. Give them right-of-way.
Tips
Bicycles can be hard to see. Check carefully before proceeding.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
Show the answer
Slow down and watch for bicycles. Give them right-of-way.
Common mistake
Not giving bicycles enough clearance
How to recognize this sign
Also searched as bicycle crossing signs, bike crossing sign, or bicycle warning sign.
Do not confuse it: A No Bicycles sign (regulatory) bans bikes from the roadway; the yellow bicycle warning sign means expect them to cross.
About warning signs
Warning signs are diamond-shaped and yellow with black symbols. They alert you to hazards ahead — curves, intersections, crossings — so you have time to slow down. On the DMV written test, expect several questions asking what a specific warning sign means and what action it calls for.
Practice questions about this sign
This sign warns you that:
- A. The road is closed to bicycles
- B. Bicyclists may be crossing or entering the road
- C. A bike lane begins ahead
- D. Bicyclists must yield here
Show answer
B. Bicyclists may be crossing or entering the road — A Bicycle Crossing sign warns drivers that cyclists may cross or enter the roadway ahead. Slow down and watch for bicyclists.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 2 — Signs (General) — Traffic Signs — General · verified 2026-08-01
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bicycle Crossing Sign mean?
Bicycles frequently cross at this location
What should you do at a Bicycle Crossing Sign?
Slow down and watch for bicycles. Give them right-of-way.
Reference standard: Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices ↗. State and local agencies may add rules or operating times, so follow the complete posted sign where you drive. How DMV Prep sources content.
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