Narrow Bridge Sign
The bridge ahead is narrower than the road
What to do
Slow down and keep to your side; watch for oncoming traffic.
Tips
Two vehicles may barely fit — do not crowd the center.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
Show the answer
Slow down and keep to your side; watch for oncoming traffic.
Common mistake
Drifting toward the center on the bridge
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 NARROW BRIDGE sign warns that:
- A. The bridge ahead is narrower than the road leading to it
- B. The bridge ahead is closed to trucks
- C. A toll is required to cross the bridge
- D. The bridge ahead has a weight limit
Show answer
A. The bridge ahead is narrower than the road leading to it — A narrow-bridge sign warns that the bridge is tighter than the approach road, so drivers should slow down, stay in their lane, and watch for oncoming traffic.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 2 — Signs (General) — Traffic Signs — General · verified 2026-08-01
Frequently asked questions
What does the Narrow Bridge Sign mean?
The bridge ahead is narrower than the road
What should you do at a Narrow Bridge Sign?
Slow down and keep to your side; watch for oncoming traffic.
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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