Two-Way Traffic Sign
You are entering a two-way roadway, oncoming traffic ahead
What to do
Stay on the right side of the road. Watch for oncoming traffic.
Tips
Common when divided highway ends or after one-way street.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
Show the answer
Stay on the right side of the road. Watch for oncoming traffic.
Common mistake
Drifting into oncoming lane
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 sign warns you that:
- A. Traffic flows in both directions on this road ahead
- B. You are entering a one-way road
- C. Two lanes merge ahead
- D. Traffic is entering from the right
Show answer
A. Traffic flows in both directions on this road ahead — A Two-Way Traffic sign warns drivers on a one-way road or divided highway that the road ahead carries two-way traffic. Move to the right and watch for oncoming vehicles.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 2 — Signs (General) — Traffic Signs — General · verified 2026-08-01
Frequently asked questions
What does the Two-Way Traffic Sign mean?
You are entering a two-way roadway, oncoming traffic ahead
What should you do at a Two-Way Traffic Sign?
Stay on the right side of the road. 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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