A 3-minute lesson from the Connecticut course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
Regulatory signs tell you the law: when to stop, which way to go, where you can't turn or pass, and how fast you may drive. Breaking them is breaking the law, so learn what each one requires.
Know the rule
Regulatory signs are square, rectangular or a special shape, usually white, red or black with black, red, white or green letters or symbols. A red circle with a red slash over a symbol prohibits that action, such as no left turn, no right turn or no U-turn.
A stop sign has eight sides and is red with white letters. Come to a full stop at the sign or at the stop line if there is one, wait until crossing vehicles and pedestrians clear, and pull forward only when safe.
A yield sign is a downward-pointing red-and-white triangle with red letters. Slow down and yield to traffic in the intersection you're crossing or the road you're entering.
A Do Not Enter sign — a white horizontal line inside a red ball — means you cannot enter. It appears at exit ramps where you'd go the wrong way, crossovers on divided roadways, and on one-way streets.
Exiting a parking garage onto a ramp, you see a red Wrong Way sign ahead. You're about to go against traffic — stop and turn around instead of driving past it.
Check your understanding
Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
A regulatory sign shows a red circle with a red slash over a symbol. What does this generally mean?
A certain action is prohibited
A certain action is required
You are entering a school zone
The road ahead curves
Answer: A certain action is prohibited
Regulatory signs with a red circle and red slash over a symbol prohibit certain actions, such as 'no left turn.'
