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Warning Signs alert you to possible hazards ahead.

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Warning Signs alert you in advance that there is a possible hazard ahead - here are a few examples:

Reduction of Lanes

There will be less lanes ahead - the Right Lane Ends and vehicles in the right lane have to merge left. Drivers in the left lane should allow other drivers to merge smoothly.

Winding Road

There will be several curves in the road ahead. Slow down and drive carefully. Do not pass other vehicles.

Note: Source of all the signs and definitions below is the 2017 Florida Drivers Handbook


Reduction of Lanes

There will be fewer lanes ahead. Right lane ends and traffic must merge left. Drivers in the left lane should allow others to merge smoothly.

Reduction of Lanes

Divided Highway Ahead

The highway ahead is divided by a median or physical barrier. Keep to the right.

Divided Highway Ahead

Divided Highway Ends

The divided highway on which you are traveling ends 350 to 500 feet ahead. You will then be on a roadway with two-way traffic. Keep to the right.

Divided Highway Ends

Merging Traffic

You are coming to a point where another traffic lane joins the one you are on. Watch for other traffic and be ready to yield the right-of-way when necessary.

Merging Traffic

Pavement Ends

The paved surface ahead changes to a gravel or earth road.

Pavement Ends

Low Clearance

Do not enter if your vehicle is taller than the height listed on the sign.

Low Clearance

Slippery Surface

In wet weather, drive slowly. Do not speed up or brake quickly. Make turns at a very slow speed.

Slippery Surface

Dip

There is a low place in the road. Go slowly and be ready to stop and turn around if the dip is filled with water.

Dip

Bicycle Crossing

A bike-way crosses the roadway ahead. Watch for bicyclists.

Bicycle Crossing

Pedestrian Crossing

Watch for people crossing the street. Slow down or stop to yield for pedestrians.

Pedestrian Crossing

Animal Crossing

The animal pictured on the sign is common in this area; watch for animals crossing the road particularly during twilight and night-time hours.

Animal Crossing

Truck Crossing

Watch for trucks entering or crossing the highway.

Truck Crossing

Narrow Bridge

The bridge is wide enough to accommodate two lanes of traffic, but with very little clearance. Stay in your lane.

Narrow Bridge

One Lane Bridge

The bridge is wide enough for only one vehicle at a time. Make sure the bridge is clear of oncoming traffic before you cross.

One Lane Bridge

Soft Shoulder

The ground on the side of the road is soft. Don’t leave the pavement except in an emergency.

Soft Shoulder

Right Curve

The road will curve to the right. Slow your speed and do not pass other vehicles.

Right Curve

Double Curve

The road will curve to the right, then to the left. Slow your speed and do not pass other vehicles.

Double Curve

Winding Road

There are several curves ahead. Drive slowly and carefully and do not pass other vehicles.

Winding Road

Cross Road

A road crosses the main highway ahead. Look to the left and right for other traffic.

Cross Road

Side Road

Another road enters the highway from the direction shown. Watch for traffic from that direction.

Side Road

Sharp Right Turn

The road will make a sharp turn to the right. Slow your speed and do not pass other vehicles.

Sharp Right Turn

Hill/Downgrade

The road goes downhill ahead. Slow down and be ready to shift to lower gear to control speed.

Hill/Downgrade

Advisory Speed Sign

The highest safe speed you should travel around the curve ahead is the one posted. Advisory speed signs may be used with any warning sign.

Advisory Speed Sign

Speed Reduction Sign

Advance notice to upcoming speed limit change.

Speed Reduction Sign

Yield Ahead

Yield sign ahead. Slow down and be prepared to stop at yield sign or adjust speed to traffic.

Yield Ahead

Traffic Signal Ahead

Alerts you to traffic signals at the intersection ahead. Slow down; poor visibility is likely.

Traffic Signal Ahead

Stop Sign Ahead

Slow down and be ready to stop at the stop sign.

Stop Sign Ahead

Two-Way Traffic Ahead

The one-way street or roadway is about to change to two-way traffic; there will be oncoming traffic.

Roundabout Circle

Provides advance notice of a roundabout. Prepare to slow down and possibly yield.

Roundabout Circle