A FLASHING YELLOW ARROW tells you that you are allowed
to drive in the direction the arrow is pointing but are required to
wait for an adequate gap in the opposing traffic prior to making
your turn.
A GREEN ARROW tells you that you can drive in the direction the
arrow is pointing. You must be in the proper lane and the way must
be clear of all traffic and pedestrians.
Dark signals, or traffic signals that aren’t working operate as a 4-way stop.
LANE USE CONTROL SIGNALS
Lane use control signals tell you which lanes you may drive in on a
roadway. You will see these signals directly over the lane they control.
Red “X” — Do not drive in this lane.
Green Arrow — You may use this lane.
If you are driving in a green arrow lane and the arrow turns to a red “X,” do
not panic. The oncoming traffic will not receive a green arrow for that lane
until you have had time to change lanes.
TRAFFIC SIGNS
Traffic signs tell you about traffic rules, hazards, where you are, how to get
where you are going and where services are located. The shape and color
of these signs give clues to the type of information they provide.
SIGN COLORS
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Red = Stop, Yield, or Prohibited
Yellow = Warning
Black = Regulatory
White = Regulatory
Brown = Public Recreation
& Cultural Interests
Yellow-Orange = Road Signs
Orange = Construction
Green = Direction and Distance
Blue = Motorist Services
SIGN SHAPES
WARNING SIGNS
These signs are yellow with black lettering or symbols and usually diamond
shaped. These signs warn you to slow down and be prepared to stop
if necessary because a special situation or a hazard is ahead. Some
common warning signs are shown below.
TRAFFIC CONTROL
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Octagon = Stop
Triangle = Yield
Vertical
Rectangle = Regulatory
Horizontal
Rectangle = Guide
Pentagon = School
Round = Railroad
Crossbuck = Railroad
Pennant = No
Passing Zone
Diamond = Warning
Horizontal
Rectangle = Parks
and Recreation
Bicycle Crossing
Yield to bicycle riders on any bike
trail which crosses a road.
Signal Ahead
There is a traffic light signal ahead
on the road you are on. Be
prepared to stop.
TRAFFIC FLOW
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School Crossing
Slow down. Watch for children
crossing the road.
Note: This sign is being transi-
tioned to neon green. This transi-
tion will take effect within the next
10 years.
Speed Advisory-Highway Ramp
The highway entry/exit ramp has
a speed advisory.
Added Lane
Traffic from another road will be
entering the road. No merging
is necessary because a lane has
been added.
Begin Divided Roadway
The road will soon become two-
way traffic divided by a median or
barrier.
End Divided Roadway
Two-way traffic will no longer be
divided by a median or barrier.
Pedestrian Crossing
Yield to pedestrians walking in the
crosswalk. Slow Down.
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Merge
Traffic from another road will be
entering the road. Be prepared
for vehicles to move into your
lane.
Lane Ends/Merge Left
Two lanes of traffic will soon
become one lane of traffic. If you
are in the right lane you must
merge left, yielding to traffic
driving in the left lane.
Curve Sign
A curve sign is used to warn of a
curve where the recommended
speed is less than the posted
speed limit for the highway.
Right Angle Turn
A turn sign is used to warn of a
sharp turn or turn where the
recommended maximum speed is
30 mph or less.
Reverse Turn
A reverse turn sign is used to
warn of two turns in opposite
directions. The second turn
may be sharper than the first.
Recommended maximum speed
is 30 mph or less.
Speed Advisory
Curve and turn signs have an
advisory speed plate that shows
the recommended speed for
the curve or turn. Although you
may feel comfortable driving at a
higher speed in fair weather, you
should never do so in rain, snow
or icy conditions.
TURNS AND CURVES IN THE ROAD
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Large Arrow
May be seen on the outside of a
turn. Slow down for sharp change
of direction of travel.
Chevron
May be used instead of the large
arrow sign to outline the edge of a
curving road or to supplement the
large arrow sign.
Object Marker
Are used to notify drivers of
objects in the roadway or very
close to the edge of the roadway.
This sign emphasizes the need
to not stray outside of the marked
travel lane.
Soft Shoulder
The shoulder on the side of the
road ahead is soft. Do not drive
off the pavement.
Slow Moving Vehicle
A reflective orange triangle on
the rear of a vehicle means it is
traveling less than 25 mph. You
may see this sign on construction
equipment or farm vehicles.
Slippery When Wet
The road ahead becomes
unusually slippery in wet weather.
Drive carefully in these conditions.
SPECIAL ROAD/TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
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