Stop
Come to a complete stop, yield, then proceed when safe.
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Free DMV Road Signs Cheat Sheet: Printable Signs and Meanings
Use this no-email, no-signup reference to review 23 common U.S. road signs by picture, meaning, shape, and color. Print it, mark the signs that feel slow, then practice only those groups.
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DMV road signs and meanings
23 common signs. Read the picture first, then say the driver action before checking the meaning.
Red
Stop, yield, entry, or prohibited movement
Yellow
Warning, crossing, or road condition ahead
White
Regulatory rule, speed, lane, or direction
Blue
Driver service such as a hospital
Regulatory traffic signs
These signs state laws, restrictions, right-of-way rules, or required directions.
Yield
Slow and give the right of way when another road user has priority.
Do Not Enter
Do not enter that roadway, ramp, or restricted direction.
Wrong Way
You are facing traffic; correct your direction safely.
One Way
Traffic moves only in the arrow direction.
No U-turn
A U-turn is not allowed at that location.
4-Way Stop
Every approach stops; use arrival order and right-of-way rules before entering.
No Right Turn
A right turn is not allowed from this approach.
No Turn on Red
Stopping first is not enough; wait until the signal allows the turn.
Keep Right
Stay to the right of an island, divider, or obstruction.
Speed Limit
The posted number is the legal maximum under normal conditions.
Do Not Pass
Passing another vehicle is prohibited in this zone.
Warning signs
These signs warn about conditions that may require lower speed, more space, or extra scanning.
Merge
Traffic may join your lane; adjust speed and space.
Lane Ends
A lane will end and traffic must merge.
Slippery When Wet
Road traction may be reduced; avoid sudden maneuvers.
Signal Ahead
Prepare for a traffic light ahead.
Railroad Crossing Ahead
Prepare for tracks and obey crossing controls.
Roundabout
A circular intersection is ahead; slow and yield as required.
School, work-zone, and service signs
These signs flag special areas where driver attention, lower speed, or route information matters.
School Crossing
Watch for children and obey school-zone rules.
Pedestrian Crossing
Watch for people crossing and be ready to yield.
Work Zone
Expect temporary traffic control, workers, or lane changes.
Hospital
A hospital or medical service is nearby.
Animal Crossing
Animals may enter the road; slow and scan shoulders.
Turn the sheet into permit-test practice
Name the driver action
Say stop, yield, merge, slow, watch, or prohibited movement before reading the definition.
Circle only slow signs
A short weak-sign list is more useful than repeatedly studying signs you already recognize.
Use pictures without the labels
Move into the 24-picture quiz, then save missed signs in your browser for another review.