Wrong Way Sign
You are traveling against traffic on a one-way road or ramp
In short: A Wrong Way sign means you are traveling against traffic on a one-way road or freeway ramp. Do not continue: stop, pull over safely, and turn around. It is usually paired with a Do Not Enter sign at ramp entrances.
What to do
Stop, pull over safely, and turn around. You are going the wrong way.
Tips
Often paired with a DO NOT ENTER sign at freeway ramps.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
Show the answer
Stop, pull over safely, and turn around. You are going the wrong way.
Common mistake
Continuing forward instead of turning around immediately
How to recognize this sign
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Do not confuse it: Do Not Enter faces you before you enter a one-way road; Wrong Way confirms you are already going against traffic and must turn around now.
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
You see this sign on the road you are entering. What does it mean?
- A. Oncoming traffic must yield to you
- B. A road closure is ahead
- C. You are approaching a dead end
- D. You are driving against traffic on a one-way road
Show answer
D. You are driving against traffic on a one-way road — A WRONG WAY sign means you are driving against traffic on a one-way street or exit ramp. Stop safely, then turn around as soon as you can do so legally.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 2 — Signs (General) — Traffic Signs — General · verified 2026-08-01
Frequently asked questions
What does the Wrong Way Sign mean?
You are traveling against traffic on a one-way road or ramp
What should you do at a Wrong Way Sign?
Stop, pull over safely, and turn around. You are going the wrong 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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