Bump Sign
There is a bump or rough spot in the road ahead
What to do
Slow down to keep control and comfort over the bump.
Tips
Reduce speed before, not on, the bump.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
Show the answer
Slow down to keep control and comfort over the bump.
Common mistake
Hitting the bump at full speed
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 BUMP sign warns that:
- A. A speed bump requires a full stop
- B. There is a bump or rough section of road ahead
- C. The road surface changes to gravel ahead
- D. A pothole repair crew is working ahead
Show answer
B. There is a bump or rough section of road ahead — A bump sign warns of a raised or rough spot in the pavement ahead, so drivers should slow down to keep control of the vehicle.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 2 — Signs (General) — Traffic Signs — General · verified 2026-08-01
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bump Sign mean?
There is a bump or rough spot in the road ahead
What should you do at a Bump Sign?
Slow down to keep control and comfort over the bump.
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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