Center lane left turn only (two-way left turn)
The center lane is shared for left turns from both directions.
What to do: Use the center lane only to complete a left turn.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
Handbook p. 29 ↗New Hampshire road signs
New Hampshire road signs and meanings.
Explore 62 signs and driving illustrations from this course’s handbook edition. Each entry pairs the image with its meaning and a practical action. Use your browser’s Find command to look up a name or a word from a meaning.
Look, recognize, act
Notice the shape and color before reading a sign’s words or symbol. Then connect its meaning with what you should do: stop, yield, adjust your speed, choose a lane, or prepare for a hazard. Signals, markings, and diagrams are included where the handbook uses them to explain a driving rule.
Use the source page link for the surrounding rule. Some illustrations show a complete road situation rather than a standalone roadside sign.
Your handbook sign library
62 entries. Sign images and page references belong to the handbook edition used for the New Hampshire course.
Do not enter
You may not enter the roadway from this direction.
What to do: Do not drive past this sign in this direction.
Shape: square · Color: red
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Lane-use control sign (left, straight, right only)
Shows which turns each lane must make ahead.
What to do: Get into the lane matching the turn or direction you want.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: white
Left turn only
Traffic in this lane must turn left.
What to do: Get into this lane only if you intend to turn left.
Shape: square · Color: white
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No bicycles
Bicycles are not allowed on this roadway.
What to do: Do not ride a bicycle here; use an alternate route.
Shape: square · Color: white
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No drinking and driving
Warns against driving after drinking alcohol.
What to do: Never drive after drinking; arrange another way home.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
No parking
Parking is not allowed here.
What to do: Do not park a vehicle in this area.
Shape: square · Color: white
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No parking (access aisle)
Parking is prohibited in the striped access aisle.
What to do: Do not park or stop in the access aisle.
Shape: square · Color: yellow
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No right turn
Right turns are not allowed here.
What to do: Do not turn right; continue straight or choose another lane.
Shape: square · Color: white
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No trucks
Trucks are not allowed on this roadway.
What to do: Do not drive a truck past this sign.
Shape: square · Color: white
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No turn on red
Turning at this signal is prohibited on a red light.
What to do: Wait for a green light before turning.
Shape: square · Color: white
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No U-turn
U-turns are not allowed here.
What to do: Do not turn around; continue straight or use another route.
Shape: square · Color: white
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Right or straight lane
This lane may go straight or turn right only.
What to do: Use this lane only to go straight or turn right as marked.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
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Speed limit
Shows the maximum legal speed under good conditions.
What to do: Do not drive faster than the posted speed limit.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
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State law yield to pedestrians in crosswalk
State law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
What to do: Stop and let pedestrians in the crosswalk cross before proceeding.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: fluorescent_yellow_green
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Stop
Come to a complete stop.
What to do: Stop fully at the line, crosswalk or intersection edge; go only when safe.
Shape: octagon · Color: red
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Straight only
Traffic in this lane may only go straight.
What to do: Continue straight; do not turn from this lane.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
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Wrong way
You are driving against traffic; you are going the wrong way.
What to do: Stop safely, then turn around to correct your direction.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: red
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Yield
Slow down and let other traffic or pedestrians go first.
What to do: Slow or stop if needed and yield the right-of-way before proceeding.
Shape: triangle · Color: red
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Added lane
An additional lane begins ahead without merging.
What to do: Continue in your lane; no need to merge for the new lane.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Chevron alignment
Marks a sharp curve; the road bends sharply right in the direction of the arrow.
What to do: Slow down and follow the curve in the direction the chevron points.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: yellow
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Crossroad
Warns of a four-way intersection ahead.
What to do: Slow down and watch for cross traffic.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Curve left
Road curves to the left ahead.
What to do: Slow down and steer smoothly through the left curve.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Curve right
Road curves to the right ahead.
What to do: Slow down and steer smoothly through the right curve.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Deer crossing
Deer may cross the road in this area.
What to do: Slow down and watch for deer, especially at dawn or dusk.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Divided highway begins
Road ahead splits into a divided highway with a median.
What to do: Keep right of the median and stay alert for the lane split ahead.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Divided highway ends
Divided highway ahead merges back into a two-way road.
What to do: Move back toward the right and be ready to meet oncoming traffic.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Equestrian crossing
Horseback riders may cross or use the road ahead.
What to do: Slow down and pass horseback riders carefully and widely.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Farm equipment
Slow-moving farm machinery may be on the road.
What to do: Slow down and pass farm equipment carefully when safe.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Flood area (Turn Around Don't Drown)
Warns that the road ahead may flood; do not drive into flood water.
What to do: Turn around and take another route if the road is flooded.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: orange
Horse-drawn vehicle
Slow, horse-drawn vehicles may be on the road.
What to do: Slow down and pass horse-drawn vehicles carefully and widely.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Left lane ends
The left lane ends ahead and traffic must merge.
What to do: Merge right safely before your lane ends.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Merge
A lane from the side joins your road ahead.
What to do: Adjust speed and merge safely; yield to traffic already in your lane.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Pedestrian crossing
Pedestrians may be crossing the road ahead.
What to do: Slow down and yield to any pedestrians in or near the crosswalk.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Playground
A playground area is near the road ahead.
What to do: Slow down and watch for children playing near the road.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Reverse curve
Road curves right then left ahead.
What to do: Slow down and steer carefully through both curves.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Road narrows
The road becomes narrower ahead.
What to do: Slow down and stay centered in your lane as the road narrows.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Roundabout ahead
A roundabout is ahead where traffic circles counterclockwise.
What to do: Slow down and yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Share the road (bicycle)
Bicyclists may be sharing the road ahead.
What to do: Watch for bicyclists and give them room when passing.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Side road right
A side road joins the highway from the right ahead.
What to do: Watch for vehicles entering from the side road on the right.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Signal ahead
A traffic signal is ahead at the intersection.
What to do: Slow down and be ready to stop for the signal.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Slippery when wet
Road may be slick from rain, ice or oil.
What to do: Slow down, avoid sudden braking or sharp turns, and increase following distance.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Slow-moving vehicle emblem
Marks a vehicle that travels much slower than normal traffic.
What to do: Slow down early and pass only when it is safe to do so.
Shape: triangle · Color: orange
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Stop ahead
Warns that a stop sign is ahead.
What to do: Begin slowing down and prepare to stop at the upcoming stop sign.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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T intersection
The road ahead ends in a T-shaped intersection.
What to do: Slow down and prepare to turn left or right.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Winding road
The road has several curves ahead.
What to do: Slow down and drive carefully through the series of curves.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Y intersection
The road ahead forks into a Y-shaped intersection.
What to do: Slow down and choose the correct branch of the fork.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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School zone
You are approaching a school area or crossing.
What to do: Slow down, watch for children, and be ready to stop.
Shape: pentagon · Color: yellow
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Railroad crossing ahead
Warns that a railroad crossing is ahead.
What to do: Slow down, look and listen for a train.
Shape: circle · Color: yellow
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Flagger ahead
A worker will direct traffic ahead.
What to do: Slow down and be ready to stop or follow the flagger's directions.
Shape: diamond · Color: orange
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One lane road ahead
Warns the road narrows to a single lane ahead.
What to do: Slow down and be prepared to merge or take turns.
Shape: diamond · Color: orange
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Road construction ahead
Warns of road construction a set distance ahead.
What to do: Slow down and watch for workers and equipment.
Shape: diamond · Color: orange
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Road work ahead
Construction or maintenance work is ahead on the road.
What to do: Slow down and watch for workers, equipment and lane changes.
Shape: diamond · Color: orange
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Workers ahead
Road workers are working near or in the roadway.
What to do: Slow down and watch for workers and equipment.
Shape: diamond · Color: orange
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Bike route
Marks a designated route for bicycle travel.
What to do: Watch for bicyclists along the marked route.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: green
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State route marker
Identifies a numbered state highway route.
What to do: Use the marker to confirm which route you are on.
Shape: shield · Color: white
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US route marker
Marks a numbered U.S. highway route.
What to do: Use this marker to confirm you are on or to find the numbered US route.
Shape: shield · Color: white
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Accessible facility
Marks a facility or space accessible to people with disabilities.
What to do: Use as directed; reserve marked accessible spaces for permit holders.
Shape: square · Color: blue
Hospital
Directs drivers to a nearby hospital.
What to do: Follow the arrow if you need emergency medical services.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: blue
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Motorist services (gas, food, lodging)
Shows nearby services such as fuel, food and lodging.
What to do: Use the sign to plan a stop for services.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: blue
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Recreational area
Points the way to a state park or recreation area.
What to do: Follow the arrow if you want to reach the park.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: brown
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Two-way left turn lane markings
A shared center lane for left turns from either direction.
What to do: Use this lane only to turn left or wait to turn; do not drive through it.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a