Playground Sign
Playground area nearby, children may be present
What to do
Slow down and watch for children who may enter roadway.
Tips
Extra caution during after-school hours and weekends.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
Show the answer
Slow down and watch for children who may enter roadway.
Common mistake
Not reducing speed near playgrounds
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 playground warning sign means:
- A. A school zone begins in one mile
- B. A playground area is nearby and children may be present
- C. Pedestrians are prohibited from crossing here
- D. A park entrance requires a permit
Show answer
B. A playground area is nearby and children may be present — A playground sign warns drivers that children may be playing near the roadway, so they should slow down and watch closely for kids entering the street.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 2 — Signs (General) — Traffic Signs — General · verified 2026-08-01
Frequently asked questions
What does the Playground Sign mean?
Playground area nearby, children may be present
What should you do at a Playground Sign?
Slow down and watch for children who may enter roadway.
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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