Overview
This lecture provides a concise summary of common DMV road signs that are frequently tested on learner's permit exams, including their meanings and types.
Regulatory Signs
- Do Not Enter indicates you may not proceed beyond this point.
- No Left Turn Allowed prohibits left turns at the location.
- No Right Turn Allowed prohibits right turns at the location.
- No U Turn means you cannot make a U-turn.
- No Parking Time Limit restricts parking during specified times.
- No Passing Zone prohibits passing other vehicles in this area.
- Speed Limit Sign indicates the maximum legal speed.
- Right Turn Only requires you to make a right turn.
- No Truck Traffic Allowed bans trucks from that roadway.
- Do Not Pass Other Vehicles restricts overtaking and passing.
Warning Signs
- Curve Ahead signals a curve is coming up on the road.
- Sharp Right Turn Ahead warns of a sharp right turn ahead.
- Hairpin Curve Ahead indicates an extremely sharp curve ahead.
- Reverse Curve Ahead shows the road will curve in one direction, then the other.
- Reverse Turn Ahead alerts to back-to-back turns in opposite directions.
- Winding Road Ahead warns of several curves in succession.
- Road Slippery When Wet alerts drivers to slippery conditions when wet.
- Deer Crossing indicates possible deer crossings.
- Pedestrian Crossing Ahead warns of people crossing ahead.
- Railroad Ahead signals a railroad crossing is approaching.
- Lane Merge Ahead warns lanes are merging.
- Right Lane Ends Ahead means the right lane is ending soon.
- Hills Ahead means steep grades are ahead.
- Narrow Bridge Ahead warns of a bridge of reduced width.
- Narrow Lanes Ahead signals lanes are narrowing.
- Circular Intersection Ahead alerts to a roundabout.
- T Junction Ahead warns the road ends in a T intersection.
- Crossroad Ahead signals a 4-way intersection is ahead.
Guide & School Signs
- School Zone indicates a designated school area with children present.
- School Limit Ahead signals a reduced speed limit near a school.
- School Limit When Flashing means the school speed limit applies when lights flash.
- End of School Zone marks the conclusion of a school zone.
Other Signs
- Access For Those With Disabilities shows parking or facilities reserved for disabled persons.
- Two Way Traffic Allowed alerts drivers to the presence of opposite-direction traffic.
- Keep Left/Right to Divider Ahead instructs to keep to a specific side of a divider.
- Road Entering From Right indicates a new road will soon join from the right.
- Split Road Ahead warns that the road is dividing.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Regulatory Signs — indicate laws and regulations (e.g., speed limits, turn restrictions).
- Warning Signs — alert drivers to changes or hazards on the road ahead.
- Guide Signs — provide directional and mileage information.
- School Zone — area near a school with reduced speed limits for safety.
- No Passing Zone — area where overtaking other vehicles is not allowed.
- Yield — give the right of way to other road users.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Review and memorize all road sign meanings for the DMV permit test.
- Practice identifying each sign's shape, color, and meaning with flashcards or sample tests.