Keep Right Sign
Keep to the right side of obstruction or divider
In short: A Keep Right sign means traffic must pass the obstruction ahead — a traffic island, median, or divider — on its right side. Follow the arrow and do not swing around the left side into opposing traffic.
What to do
Pass on the right side of island, median, or obstruction.
Tips
Common at traffic islands and road obstructions.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
Show the answer
Pass on the right side of island, median, or obstruction.
Common mistake
Passing on wrong side of obstruction
How to recognize this sign
Also searched as keep right sign, keep right of median, or keep right arrow sign.
About regulatory signs
Regulatory signs are usually white rectangles with black or red markings, and they carry the force of law — speed limits, turn restrictions, right-of-way. Ignoring one is a traffic violation. The written test regularly checks whether you know exactly what a regulatory sign requires you to do.
Practice questions about this sign
This sign means:
- A. Pass on either side of the obstruction
- B. Pass to the right of the obstruction
- C. Enter a right-turn-only lane
- D. Turn right at the next intersection
Show answer
B. Pass to the right of the obstruction — Keep Right signs mark a specific side to pass an obstruction, traffic island, or median — you must follow the arrow's direction rather than choosing either side.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Revision 1 (December 2025) — Section 2B.39 — Keep Right and Keep Left Signs (R4-7 and R4-8 Series) · verified 2026-07-27
Frequently asked questions
What does the Keep Right Sign mean?
Keep to the right side of obstruction or divider
What should you do at a Keep Right Sign?
Pass on the right side of island, median, or obstruction.
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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