Washington Road Signs Guide

Learn the road signs you'll be tested on. Click any sign to learn more.

πŸ”΄ Regulatory Signs

STOP

Stop Sign

Come to a complete stop. Yield to pedestrians and cross traffic.

YIELD

Yield Sign

Slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic and pedestrians.

35

Speed Limit

Maximum speed allowed in ideal conditions.

β›”

Do Not Enter

Do not drive into the roadway in this direction.

WRONG WAY

Wrong Way

You are going the wrong direction on an exit ramp or one-way road.

ONE WAY β†’

One Way

Traffic flows only in the direction shown.

⊘ U

No U-Turn

You may not make a U-turn at this location.

DO NOT PASS

No Passing Zone

You may not pass other vehicles in this area.

⚠️ Warning Signs

↱

Curve Ahead

Road curves ahead. Slow down.

βŸ‹βŸ

Merge

Traffic merging from the right or left.

🏫

School Zone

School area ahead. Watch for children. 20 mph when flashing.

🚢

Pedestrian Crossing

Watch for pedestrians. Yield to those in crosswalk.

〰️

Slippery When Wet

Road may be slippery. Slow down in rain or snow.

RR βœ•

Railroad Crossing

Railroad crossing ahead. Be prepared to stop.

πŸ“

Steep Hill

Steep grade ahead. Check brakes. Use lower gear.

⟨ ⟩

Road Narrows

The road ahead is narrower than the current road.

🟒 Guide & Information Signs

I-5

Interstate Route

Shows interstate highway number. Blue and red shield.

H

Hospital

Hospital or emergency medical care nearby.

ℹ️

Information

Tourist information center nearby.

🍽️

Food Service

Food services available at next exit.

🟠 Construction Signs

🚧

Road Work Ahead

Construction zone ahead. Slow down and watch for workers.

DETOUR β†’

Detour

Follow the detour route to go around construction.

🚩

Flagger Ahead

A flagger is directing traffic ahead. Prepare to stop.