Stop Sign

Stop sign: You must always stop at a stop sign.
If there is a line painted on the roadway,

you must stop before the line. Some stop signs will also have a smaller sign saying if it is a
two way or an all way stop. You should completely stop your vehicle for at least two
seconds, even if the intersection is clear.
Yield: A yield sign means you need to slow down and yield to any oncoming or cross traffic.
Yield signs do not require that you come to a complete stop. Instead, it indicates that you
must give the right of way. So, if you approach a yield sign and there is cross traffic, you
must stop until the roadway is clear.
Do Not Enter: A do not enter sign means that traffic cannot drive on that road. It
usually signals an exit or a one way road. Even though this sign is pretty clear, many
people who are lost and aren’t familiar with the area tend to miss these signs and
wind up the wrong way on a one-way road. Make sure you watch for these signs,
especially in major cities with one-way streets.
No Parking: You cannot park your vehicle in the area designated by this sign. If you see a
no parking sign, that doesn’t mean you can “just run in for a few minutes” or leave your
hazard lights on. Many no parking signs will post certain hours that you may or may not
park in a given location, so make sure you pay attention to the timeframes parking is
allowed.
One Way: One way signs denote that the traffic only moves in one direction on that
roadway. One way signs also usually include an arrow showing the direction of the
traffic. Many drivers who are new to driving in large cities fail to recognize these
signs as they don’t have any one-way roads where they live. So, anytime you visit a
new area, pay extra attention to make sure you’re not turning the wrong way on a
one-way-road.
Must Turn: Must turn signals tell you that if you are in a particular lane you must
turn a certain direction. Often times on multi-lane roadways, one of the outer lanes
will turn into a right or left turn only lane. These signs will help warn you and give
you enough time to get into a non-turning lane if needed.
Stop Ahead: A stop ahead sign warns if there is a stop sign or a stop light coming
up so you are prepared to stop. Many stop signs are located around curves and/or
over hills and can’t be seen quickly enough to come to a safe and controlled stop.
These signs allow you to begin slowing down even before you can see the stop sign.
Coming to a controlled and smooth stop will help to reduce wear and tear on your
vehicle as well as reduce chances of accidents, especially rear-end collisions.
Pedestrian Crossing: Pedestrian crossings mean that there is an area where

pedestrians frequently cross the road. Generally pedestrians have the right-of-way
in a crosswalk, so if you are able to safely do so, be sure to slow or stop to allow the
pedestrian to cross the roadway. Nearly 5,000 pedestrians are killed annually due
to car vs. pedestrian strikes and many more are injured after being hit by a vehicle.
Two Way Traffic: This sign means you are on a two way road without a barrier, so stay in
your lane. This sign is most frequently seen after a divided highway or multi-lane roadway
merges into a two lane road with opposite vehicle travel in each lane. It can be especially
difficult at night to realize that a divided highway with passing lane has reduced to just one
lane in each direction.
Road Work & Construction Zones: Road work ahead signals that you are about to enter
an area with construction. These signs usually state the distance before you reach the road
work. Major roadwork areas, especially on highways, may be posted 10 or more miles in
advance and continue warning you as you get closer. Small construction jobs and more
temporary construction areas may give less than one mile notice. Make sure you watch for
speed limit reductions as fines are usually doubled in construction zones with very heavy
enforcement. Dozens of roadway workers die each year because vehicles hit them, so slow
down and pay close attention. Orange signs will continue to be posted to give you
instructions as you proceed through the construction zone.
Wrong Way – Much like the ‘Do Not Enter’ sign, it indicates that you’re where you shouldn’t
be. For example, you’ll see this sign posted on one-way roads facing away from flowing
traffic. That way, if someone drives down a one-way road the wrong way, they will see this
sign.
No Parking – This one means you can’t park wherever it is. Some no parking signs
can be a bit confusing with different days and times shown. Be sure to read them
carefully.
Detour: Roadways need a lot of repair and sometimes they need to be closed for major
repairs. Roads can also be closed due to special events such as parades. In most cases, a
“detour route” will be set up. Pay attention along your route as orange signs will point you
in the right direction and the best way to get around the detour. Driving on a closed road is
a huge fine and very dangerous, so don’t do it!

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Stop sign: You must always stop at a stop sign.

If there is a line painted on the roadway,

Pedestrian Crossing: Pedestrian crossings mean that there is an area where

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