roadway signs.

bicycle crossing/bike path: bicycles regularly cross or ride beside traffic in this area. drive with caution. a second sign with an arrow may show the actual location of the bike crossing.

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deer crossing: deer cross the roadway in this area. slow down, be alert and be ready to stop.

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divided highway begins: the highway ahead is split into two separate roadways by a median or diver and each roadway is one-way. keep right.

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divided highway ends: the highway ahead no longer has a median or divider. traffic goes in both directions. keep right.

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expansion joints: the signs is used when a joint across lanes creates a bump or is wide enough to cause loss of traction in wet weather.

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hill: a steep grade is ahead. check your brakes.

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intersection: an intersection is ahead. be alert for vehicles entering the road on which are traveling.

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lane reduction: the right lane ends soon. drivers in the right lane must merge left when space opens up. drivers in the left lane should allow other vehicles to merge smoothly.

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low clearance sign: the overpass ahead has a low clearance. do not proceed if your vehicle is taller than the height shown on the sign.

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merge: two lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are about to become one. drivers in both lanes are responsible for merging safely.

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open joints: slow down. open joints on bridges or ramps could cause a motorcyclist to lose control of the motorcycle.

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pedestrian crossing: watch for people entering a crosswalk or crossing your path. slow down and be prepared to stop. a second sign with an arrow may snow the actual location of the crosswalk.

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right and left curves: the road ahead curves right, then left. slow down.

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right curve with safe speed indicator: the road ahead curves right. slow down to the safe speed indicated.

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right curve-side road: the road ahead curves right and a side road joins from the left within the curve. be alert fro vehicles entering the roadway you are traveling on.

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roundabout: these signs indicate a circular intersection with an island in the center is ahead. also called traffic circles, these intersection may have one or more lanes. entering traffic must yield the right-of-way to traffic already in the circle and travel in a counter clockwise direction.

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school zone/school crossing: watch out for children crossing the street or playing. be ready to slow down or stop. obey speed limit and signals from any crossing guards. a second sign with an arrow may shown the actual the location of the sidewalk.

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sharp right and left turns: slow down and be prepared for the road ahead to turn sharply right, then left.

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sharp right turn: slow down and be prepared for a sharp right turn in the road ahead.

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signal ahead: traffic signals are ahead. slow down and be ready to stop.

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slippery when wet: when pavement is wet, reduce your speed. do not brake hard or change direction suddenly. increase the distance between your car and the one ahead of you.

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t intersection: the roadway you are traveling on ends ahead. signal before turning right or left.

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y intersection: you must bear either right or left ahead.

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no passing zone: this sign marks the beginning of a no passing zone. you may not pass cars ahead of you in your lane, even if the way is clear.

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a stop sign or yield sign is ahead. slow down and be ready to stop.

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advisory speed: prepare to reduce your speed; the speed limit is changing ahead.

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advisory speed: the sign indicates that the maximum safe speed for a highway exit.

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