WA DMV CHEAT SHEET 2023 (U.S WARNING SIGNS)

The bridge ahead is more narrow than the preceeding roadway. Drivers should use caution when driving on a narrow bridge.

Narrow Bridge

Passing is unsafe and prohibited in an area marked with this sign.

No Passing Zone

The bridge ahead has only one traffic lane. Drivers should be prepared to yield to oncoming traffic.

One-Lane Bridge

The road surface ahead changes from pavement to gravel or dirt and tires will have less traction

Pavement Ends

The road surface ahead changes from pavement to gravel or dirt and tires will have less traction.

Pavement Ends

Pedestrians may be present in a marked or unmarked crosswalk. Drivers must yield to pedestrians crossing a roadway.

Pedestrian Crossing

Drivers are near a playground and should be extra alert to children on or near the roadway.

Playground Area

The roadway intersects with railroad tracks. Drivers must yield to all trains and proceed only when it is safe to do so.

Railroad Crossing

The speed limit is reduced on the roadway ahead. Drivers should begin to slow down.

Reduced Speed Ahead

The road ahead curves in one direction and then in the other. Drivers should reduce their speed.

Reverse Curve

The road ahead turns sharply in one direction and then in the other. Drivers should reduce their speed.

Reverse Turn

The road ahead is closed due to maintenance. Drivers should not travel on a closed roadway.

Road Closed Ahead

The road ahead narrows. Drivers should take care to stay on the traveled portion of the roadway

Road Narrows

A work zone is ahead on the roadway. Drivers should proceed with caution and follow all provided directions.

Roadwork Ahead

Roadwork is present for the indicated distance. Drivers should proceed with caution and follow all provided directions.

Roadwork Ahead

Traffic ahead moves in a counterclockwise direction. Drivers should enter at a low speed and yield to traffic already using the circle

Roundabout

Drivers are approaching a school crossing and must be alert to children and pedestrians. Drivers should reduce their speed.

School Crossing

Drivers are in a school zone and must be alert to children and pedestrians. Drivers should reduce their speed

School Zone

Drivers should reduce their speed and prepare to turn sharply to the left.

Sharp Turn to the Left

Drivers should reduce their speed and prepare to turn sharply to the right.

Sharp Turn to the Right

Maintenance is taking place on the shoulder of the road. Drivers should proceed with caution and follow all provided directions.

Shoulder Work

The road meets an angled side road ahead. Drivers should be alert to entering traffic.

Side Road

The road meets an intersecting side road ahead. Drivers should be alert to entering traffic.

Side Road

The road becomes especially slippery under wet conditions. Drivers should reduce their speed and following distance.

Slippery When Wet

Drivers should be prepared to come to a complete stop at a stop sign on the road ahead.

Stop Ahead

The road ends ahead. Drivers should prepare to stop before turning left or right.

T Intersection

There is a traffic island on the roadway and drivers may travel on either side of the obstruction.

Traffic Island

Drivers should be prepared to respond to a traffic signal on the road ahead.

Traffic Signal Ahead

Lanes travel in two different directions. Drivers should keep to the right and be alert to oncoming traffic.

Two-Way Traffic

The roadway intersects with railroad tracks on an uneven grade. Vehicles with low undercarriages may have difficulty crossing the tracks.

Uneven Grade Crossing

The road ahead winds in a series of curves. Drivers should reduce their speed.

Winding Road

Workers are on or near the roadway. Drivers should use extra caution when driving in a work zone where workers are present.

Workers Present

Drivers are approaching a fork in the road. They should prepare to slow down or stop before turning left or right.

Y Intersection

Drivers should be prepared to slow down or stop at a yield sign on the road ahead.

Yield Ahead

The road ahead comes together with another road. Drivers do not have to merge but should be aware of additional traffic.

Added Lane

An upcoming curve or turn in the road requires a decreased speed. Travel may resume at the normal speed limit after the turn is completed.

Advisory Speed

Bicycles may be on or crossing the roadway. Bicycles are considered vehicles and motorists must respect their right to be on the road.

Bicycle Warning

There is a sudden bump on the road ahead. Drivers should slow down to avoid losing control of their vehicle

Bump

Farm animals may be crossing the roadway. Drivers should be alert to animals and be prepared to slow down or stop.

Cattle Crossing

Drivers should reduce their speed and prepare to turn sharply in the direction indicated by the chevron.

Chevron

The road meets an intersecting crossroad ahead. Drivers should be alert to entering traffic.

Crossroad

Drivers should reduce their speed and prepare for the road to curve to the left.

Curve to the Left

Drivers should reduce their speed and prepare for the road to curve to the right.

Curve to the Right

The road ahead comes to an end. Drivers will have to turn around to leave the ending roadway.

Dead End

Deer may be on or near the roadway. Drivers should be alert to animals and be prepared to slow down or stop.

Deer Crossing

The road is closed due to maintenance and drivers should follow the posted detour.

Detour

There is a sudden dip in the road ahead. Drivers should slow down to avoid losing control of their vehicle

Dip

Drivers should reduce their speed and prepare to turn sharply in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Directional Arrow

A divided highway begins ahead. Drivers should keep to the right of the median.

Divided Highway Ahead

The divided highway ends ahead. Drivers should keep to the right and be alert to oncoming traffic.

Divided Highway Ends

The road ahead slopes at a steep grade. Drivers should increase their following distance and decrease their speed.

Downhill Slope

The bridge ahead is a drawbridge. Drivers should slow to a stop when told to do so by a sign, signal, or flagger.

Drawbridge

Drivers should slow to the posted speed limit once the y have entered the freeway's deceleration lane.

Exit Speed Limit

There may be large fallen rocks on the road surface. Drivers should be alert and prepared to safely maneuver around the obstacles.

Fallen Rock

The roadway is shared with farm machinery. Drivers should drive with caution and be prepared to slow down

Farm Machinery

Drivers should watch for fire engines entering the roadway to respond to an emergency.

Fire Station

A flagger is directing traffic through a work zone. Drivers should proceed with caution and follow all provided directions.

Flagger Ahead

The road surface has been grooved to improve traction under slippery conditions. Cyclists should use caution.

Grooved Pavement

The roadway is shared with horse-drawn vehicles. Drivers should drive with caution and be prepared to slow down.

Horse-Drawn Vehicles

Bridges freeze more quickly than the rest of the road. Drivers should use caution when driving on bridges under wet or freezing conditions.

Ice on Bridges

The right lane ends ahead. Drivers should merge to the left to stay on the roadway.

Lane Ends, Merge Left

Usual traffic lanes follow a redirected path in the indicated area. Drivers should travel within the shifted lanes.

Lane Shift

An overhead structure may be too low for certain vehicles to safely continue on the roadway.

Low Clearance

The shoulder ahead is lower than the main-traveled portion of the road. Drivers should expect a drop if they leave the roadway.

Low Shoulder

Drivers should be alert to traffic merging from the right and should make room for merging vehicles.

Merging Traffic