Crossroad Ahead Sign
A four-way intersection is ahead where another road crosses yours
What to do
Watch for traffic entering or crossing from either side.
Tips
Cross traffic may not stop — be ready to yield.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
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Watch for traffic entering or crossing from either side.
Common mistake
Assuming cross traffic will stop
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
A yellow diamond-shaped sign warns of:
- A. A regulation
- B. Road conditions or hazards ahead
- C. A service area
- D. A destination
Show answer
B. Road conditions or hazards ahead — Yellow diamond-shaped signs are warning signs alerting drivers to road conditions, curves, intersections, or hazards ahead.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 2 — Signs (General) — Traffic Signs — General · verified 2026-08-01
Frequently asked questions
What does the Crossroad Ahead Sign mean?
A four-way intersection is ahead where another road crosses yours
What should you do at a Crossroad Ahead Sign?
Watch for traffic entering or crossing from either side.
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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