Divided Highway Begins Sign
Highway ahead is divided by median or barrier
What to do
Keep to right of median or barrier.
Tips
Watch for separated lanes and different speed limits.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
Show the answer
Keep to right of median or barrier.
Common mistake
Not staying in proper lane after division
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 divided-highway sign warns that:
- A. The divided highway ends ahead
- B. The highway ahead narrows to one lane
- C. A toll plaza is ahead
- D. The highway ahead becomes divided by a median or barrier
Show answer
D. The highway ahead becomes divided by a median or barrier — This sign marks where a highway changes from an undivided road to one separated by a median or barrier, so drivers should keep to the right of the divider.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 2 — Signs (General) — Traffic Signs — General · verified 2026-08-01
Frequently asked questions
What does the Divided Highway Begins Sign mean?
Highway ahead is divided by median or barrier
What should you do at a Divided Highway Begins Sign?
Keep to right of median or barrier.
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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