No Outlet Sign
This road does not have a through connection
In short: A No Outlet sign means the road or connected group of streets ahead does not provide a through route. You may enter to reach a destination, but you will need to leave through the same access point.
What to do
Be aware you'll need to turn around or exit the same way.
Tips
Similar to dead end but may have multiple streets that all dead end.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
Show the answer
Be aware you'll need to turn around or exit the same way.
How to recognize this sign
Related searches include no through road, no thru street, not a through street, and no outlet road sign.
Do not confuse it: A Dead End sign usually describes one road that terminates. No Outlet can describe a street or an entire connected neighborhood with no exit on the other side.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What does the No Outlet Sign mean?
This road does not have a through connection
What should you do at a No Outlet Sign?
Be aware you'll need to turn around or exit the same way.
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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