One Way (Right) Sign
All traffic must travel to the right
What to do
Travel only in direction of arrow. Do not enter from opposite end.
Tips
Look for these signs when entering streets in downtown areas.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
Show the answer
Travel only in direction of arrow. Do not enter from opposite end.
Common mistake
Entering from wrong end
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 traffic on this street must:
- A. Stop before entering the intersection
- B. Yield to traffic entering from the left
- C. Merge into a single lane ahead
- D. Travel only in the direction the arrow points
Show answer
D. Travel only in the direction the arrow points — A ONE WAY sign with an arrow marks a street where all vehicles travel in a single direction. Entering from the opposite end would mean driving against 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 One Way (Right) Sign mean?
All traffic must travel to the right
What should you do at a One Way (Right) Sign?
Travel only in direction of arrow. Do not enter from opposite end.
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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