Y-Intersection Sign
Road divides ahead into Y-shaped intersection
In short: A Y-Intersection sign warns that the road ahead divides into a Y-shaped split. Decide which fork you need early, move into the appropriate lane ahead of the split, and watch for guide signs listing each fork's destinations.
What to do
Choose your route and move to appropriate lane early.
Tips
Watch for guide signs showing destinations for each fork.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
Show the answer
Choose your route and move to appropriate lane early.
Common mistake
Last minute lane changes at split
How to recognize this sign
Also searched as Y intersection road sign, Y junction sign, or road split sign.
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 indicates:
- A. A four-way stop is ahead
- B. The road divides ahead into a Y-shaped intersection
- C. The road curves sharply to the right
- D. Two lanes merge into one ahead
Show answer
B. The road divides ahead into a Y-shaped intersection — A Y-intersection sign warns that the roadway splits into two separate roads ahead, so drivers should choose their route and move to the correct lane early.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 2 — Signs (General) — Traffic Signs — General · verified 2026-08-01
Frequently asked questions
What does the Y-Intersection Sign mean?
Road divides ahead into Y-shaped intersection
What should you do at a Y-Intersection Sign?
Choose your route and move to appropriate lane early.
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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