Dead End Sign
The road comes to a dead end
What to do
Be prepared to turn around. Road does not continue.
Tips
Common in residential areas and cul-de-sacs.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
Show the answer
Be prepared to turn around. Road does not continue.
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 yellow DEAD END sign warns that:
- A. A one-way street begins ahead
- B. The road ahead is closed for construction
- C. The road ends ahead with no through passage
- D. The speed limit drops sharply ahead
Show answer
C. The road ends ahead with no through passage — A dead-end sign warns that the road terminates ahead and does not connect to another road, so drivers should be ready to stop or turn around.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 2 — Signs (General) — Traffic Signs — General · verified 2026-08-01
Frequently asked questions
What does the Dead End Sign mean?
The road comes to a dead end
What should you do at a Dead End Sign?
Be prepared to turn around. Road does not continue.
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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