Do not pass
Prohibits passing other vehicles at this location.
What to do: Do not pass other vehicles here.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
Handbook p. 14 ↗North Dakota road signs
North Dakota 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 North Dakota course.
Lane-use arrows (left turn only; straight or right)
Shows which movements are allowed from each lane.
What to do: Get into the lane matching the turn or direction you intend to make.
Shape: square · Color: white
Lane-use arrows (straight or right turn only)
Shows which movements are allowed from each lane.
What to do: Get into the lane matching the turn or direction you intend to make.
Shape: square · Color: white
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
Lane-use control sign (left turn only, through lanes)
Shows which turns each lane must make ahead.
What to do: Get into the lane matching the turn or direction you want.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
Left turn yield on green
On a green light, left-turning traffic must yield to oncoming traffic.
What to do: Yield to oncoming traffic before turning left on a steady green light.
Shape: rectangle vertical · 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
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 passing zone
Passing other vehicles is not allowed in this zone.
What to do: Stay behind slower traffic; do not pass until the zone ends.
Shape: pennant · Color: yellow
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Speed limit
States the maximum legal speed on this road.
What to do: Do not drive faster than the posted speed limit.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
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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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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
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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Bicycle crossing
Warns that bicyclists may be crossing ahead.
What to do: Slow down and watch for bicyclists crossing the road.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Bump
Warns of a bump in the road ahead.
What to do: Slow down to avoid losing control over the bump.
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
Deer crossing
Warns that deer may cross the road ahead.
What to do: Slow down and watch for deer, especially at dawn and dusk.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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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
Exit speed advisory
Shows the recommended safe speed for the exit ramp.
What to do: Slow to the posted advisory speed before taking the exit.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: yellow
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
Golf cart crossing
Warns that golf carts may cross or use the roadway ahead.
What to do: Slow down and watch for slow-moving golf carts entering or crossing the road.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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
Warns that pedestrians may be crossing the road ahead.
What to do: Slow down and be ready to stop for pedestrians in 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
Reverse curve
Road curves right then left ahead.
What to do: Slow down and steer carefully through both curves.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Reverse turn
The road makes a sharp turn one way then the other.
What to do: Slow down and steer carefully through both turns.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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
Signal ahead
Warns that a traffic signal is ahead.
What to do: Be prepared to stop for the upcoming traffic light.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Slippery when wet
Warns that the road may be slippery when wet.
What to do: Slow down and avoid sudden braking or steering when the road is wet.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Slow-moving vehicle emblem
Identifies a vehicle that travels 25 mph or slower.
What to do: Slow down and pass with care when you see this emblem.
Shape: triangle · Color: orange
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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
Yield ahead
Warns that a yield sign is ahead.
What to do: Slow down and be ready to yield at the upcoming intersection.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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School speed limit when flashing
Shows the reduced school-zone speed limit when the beacon flashes.
What to do: Slow to the posted speed only while the beacon is flashing.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: yellow
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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School zone ahead
Warns that a school zone is ahead.
What to do: Slow down and watch for children as you approach the school zone.
Shape: pentagon · Color: green
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Railroad crossing ahead
Warns of a railroad crossing ahead.
What to do: Slow down, look and listen for trains, and be ready to stop.
Shape: circle · Color: yellow
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Arrow panel (caution mode)
Flashing panel in caution mode alerts drivers to a work zone.
What to do: Slow down and proceed with caution through the work zone.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: black
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Arrow panel (caution/random flash mode)
Flashing panel in caution mode alerts drivers to a work zone.
What to do: Slow down and proceed with caution through the work zone.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: black
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Arrow panel (four-corner caution mode)
Flashing panel with four corner lights alerts drivers to a work zone.
What to do: Slow down and proceed with caution through the work zone.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: black
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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
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
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
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
Bicycle trail
Indicates a bicycle trail is nearby.
What to do: No specific action; informational recreational sign.
Shape: square · Color: brown
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Boat launch (boat ramp)
Indicates a boat launching ramp is available.
What to do: Follow signage if you need to launch a boat; otherwise no action needed.
Shape: square · Color: brown
Camping
Indicates a camping area is nearby.
What to do: No specific action; informational recreational sign.
Shape: square · Color: brown
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Gas
Indicates fuel services are available.
What to do: Follow the sign if you need to refuel.
Shape: square · Color: blue
Hiking trail
Indicates a hiking trail is nearby.
What to do: No specific action; informational recreational sign.
Shape: square · Color: brown
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Historical marker
Marks a site of historical interest.
What to do: Follow the sign if you want to visit the historical site; no action required otherwise.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: brown
Horseback riding trail
Indicates a horseback riding trail is nearby.
What to do: No specific action; informational recreational sign.
Shape: square · Color: brown
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Motorcycle recreation area
Indicates an area or trail for motorcycles.
What to do: No specific action; informational recreational sign.
Shape: square · Color: brown
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Picnic area
Indicates a picnic area is nearby.
What to do: No specific action; informational recreational sign.
Shape: square · Color: brown
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Broken white line
Separates lanes going the same direction; passing is permitted.
What to do: You may change lanes when it is safe to do so.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Broken yellow center line (two-way road)
A broken yellow center line marks a two-way road where passing may be allowed.
What to do: You may pass on your side only if the yellow line nearest you is broken.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
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Double solid yellow lines
Double solid yellow lines mean no passing is allowed in either direction.
What to do: Do not pass; stay in your lane on both sides of the road.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
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Solid and broken yellow lines
A solid and broken yellow line pair allows passing from one side only.
What to do: Pass only when the yellow line on your side is broken.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
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Solid yellow center line
A solid yellow center line means passing is not allowed on that side.
What to do: Do not pass when the yellow line on your side is solid.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
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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
Hand signal left turn
A cyclist's straight, extended arm signals a left turn.
What to do: Expect the cyclist to turn or move left; give them room.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Hand signal stop or slow
Arm bent downward at the elbow signals stopping or slowing.
What to do: Bend your arm downward at the elbow to signal you are stopping or slowing.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a