These signs warn of dangerous or unusual conditions ahead such as a curve, turn, dip or sideroad. They are usually diamond-shaped and have a yellow background with black letters or symbols.
Narrow bridge ahead. |
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Road branching off ahead. |
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Intersection ahead. The arrow shows which direction of traffic has the right-of-way. |
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Drivers on the sideroad at the intersection ahead don't have a clear view of traffic. |
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Pavement narrows ahead. |
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Slight bend or curve in the road ahead. |
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Posted under a curve warning, this sign shows the maximum safe speed for the curve. |
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Sharp bend or turn in the road ahead. |
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Chevron (arrowhead) signs are posted in groups to guide drivers around sharp curves in the road. |
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Winding road ahead. |
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The bridge ahead lifts or swings to let boats pass. |
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Paved surface ends ahead. |
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Bicycle crossing ahead. |
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Stop sign ahead. Slow down. |
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Share the road with oncoming traffic. |
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Pavement is slippery when wet. Slow down and drive with caution. |
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Hazard close to the edge of the road. The downward lines show the side on which you may safely pass. |
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The road ahead is split into two separate roads by a median. Keep to the right-hand road. Each road carries one-way traffic. |
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Right lane ends ahead. If you are in the right-hand lane you must merge safely with traffic in the lane to the left. |
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Traffic lights ahead. Slow down. |
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Steep hill ahead. You may need to use a lower gear. |
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Two roads going in the same direction are about to join into one. Drivers on both roads are equally responsible for seeing that traffic merges smoothly and safely. |
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Snowmobiles cross this road. |
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Divided highway ends: traffic travels in both directions on the same road ahead. Keep to the right. |
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Underpass ahead. Take care if you are driving a tall vehicle. Sign shows how much room you have. |
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Bump or uneven pavement on the road ahead. Slow down and keep control of your vehicle. |
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Railway crossing ahead. Be alert for trains. This sign also shows the angle at which the railway tracks cross the road. |
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Sharp turn or bend in the road in the direction of the arrow. The checkerboard border warns of danger. Slow down; be careful. |
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Deer regularly cross this road; be alert for animals. |
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Truck entrance on the right side of the road ahead. If the sign shows the truck on the left, the entrance is on the left side of the road. |
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Shows maximum safe speed on ramp. |
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Watch for pedestrians and be prepared to share the road with them. |
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Watch for fallen rock and be prepared to avoid a collision. |
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There may be water flowing over the road. |
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This sign warns you that you are coming to a hidden school bus stop. Slow down, drive with extra caution, watch for children and for a school bus with flashing red lights. |
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These signs warn of a school crossing. Watch for children and follow the directions of the crossing guard or school safety patroller. |
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