Ice on Bridge Sign
Bridge freezes before road surface
What to do
Slow down in cold weather. Bridge may be icy even if road isn't.
Tips
Bridges freeze first because cold air flows above and below.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
Show the answer
Slow down in cold weather. Bridge may be icy even if road isn't.
Common mistake
Not expecting ice on bridges when road is clear
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 the rule this sign carries
On a slippery road, you should:
- A. Use cruise control
- B. Brake hard when stopping
- C. Reduce speed and increase following distance
- D. Change lanes frequently
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C. Reduce speed and increase following distance — Reduce speed and increase following distance on slippery roads to maintain control and stopping ability.
Universal rule · checked against NHTSA Safe Driving — Slippery Roads, Hydroplaning, Flooded Roads, and High Winds · verified 2026-05-17
On icy roads, your stopping distance may increase by up to:
- A. 2 times
- B. 50% longer
- C. Up to 10 times
- D. 25% longer
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C. Up to 10 times — On ice, stopping distance can increase by up to 10 times compared to dry pavement. At 30 mph on ice, a vehicle may take 300+ feet to stop — the same distance it would take at 100 mph on dry pavement.
Universal rule · checked against NHTSA Safe Driving — Ice Stopping Distance · verified 2026-07-28
Frequently asked questions
What does the Ice on Bridge Sign mean?
Bridge freezes before road surface
What should you do at a Ice on Bridge Sign?
Slow down in cold weather. Bridge may be icy even if road isn't.
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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