Advisory speed
Recommended safe speed for the exit ramp ahead.
What to do: Slow to the posted advisory speed before taking the exit.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
Handbook p. 20 ↗Oregon road signs
Oregon road signs and meanings.
Explore 80 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
80 entries. Sign images and page references belong to the handbook edition used for the Oregon course.
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: square · Color: white
Handbook p. 17 ↗
Do not enter
Entry is prohibited on this roadway.
What to do: Do not drive past this sign in this direction.
Shape: square · Color: red
Handbook p. 15 ↗
Do not pass
You may not pass other vehicles here.
What to do: Remain in your lane and wait for a passing zone.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
Handbook p. 17 ↗
Except right turn
A restriction on the main sign does not apply to right turns.
What to do: Right turns are allowed even where the main sign restricts other movement.
Shape: square · Color: white
Handbook p. 16 ↗
HOV lane
This lane is restricted to vehicles with 2 or more people during posted hours.
What to do: Only use this lane if your vehicle meets the occupancy requirement.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
Handbook p. 17 ↗
Keep right
Keep right of the island, median or obstruction ahead.
What to do: Stay to the right of the marked obstruction as you pass it.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
Handbook p. 17 ↗
Left turn only
Vehicles in this lane must turn left.
What to do: Turn left from this lane; do not go straight or right.
Shape: square · Color: white
Handbook p. 16 ↗
Left turn yield on green
You may turn left on a green light but must yield to oncoming traffic.
What to do: Turn left only after yielding to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
Handbook p. 17 ↗
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
Handbook p. 15 ↗
No lane changes
Lane changes are prohibited for the distance shown.
What to do: Stay in your lane until past the posted distance.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
Handbook p. 32 ↗
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
Handbook p. 15 ↗
No turn on red
Turning is not allowed while the light is red.
What to do: Wait for a green light before turning; do not turn on red at this location.
Shape: square · Color: white
Handbook p. 17 ↗
No U-turn
U-turns are prohibited at this location.
What to do: Do not make a U-turn here.
Shape: square · Color: white
Handbook p. 15 ↗
One way
Traffic on this road moves in one direction only.
What to do: Travel only in the direction the arrow points.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: white
Handbook p. 16 ↗
Reserved parking (accessible)
Marks parking reserved for permit holders with disabilities.
What to do: Do not park here without a valid accessible parking permit.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: blue
Handbook p. 77 ↗
Right lane bicycle and bus only
The right lane is reserved for bicycles and buses.
What to do: Do not drive in the right lane unless you are a bus or bicycle.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
Handbook p. 16 ↗
Right lane bus only
The right lane is reserved for buses.
What to do: Do not drive in the right lane unless you are a bus.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
Handbook p. 16 ↗
Right lane bus only with right turns permitted
The right lane is for buses, but other vehicles may still turn right from it.
What to do: Use the right lane only to turn right; buses may travel straight.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
Handbook p. 16 ↗
Right turn only
Vehicles in this lane must turn right.
What to do: Turn right from this lane; do not go straight or left.
Shape: square · Color: white
Handbook p. 16 ↗
Right turn permitted without stopping
Right turns are allowed without first coming to a stop.
What to do: You may turn right without stopping if the way is clear.
Shape: square · Color: white
Handbook p. 16 ↗
Speed limit
Shows the maximum legal speed on that roadway.
What to do: Do not drive faster than the posted speed.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
Handbook p. 27 ↗
State law stop for pedestrians in crosswalk
State law requires drivers to stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk.
What to do: Stop and yield to pedestrians crossing within the crosswalk.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 18 ↗
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
Handbook p. 15 ↗
Stop here for pedestrians
Marks where vehicles must stop for pedestrians using the crosswalk.
What to do: Stop at this point when pedestrians are present.
Shape: square · Color: white
Handbook p. 17 ↗
Yield
Slow down or stop if necessary and let others go first.
What to do: Slow down, yield to cross traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when clear.
Shape: triangle · Color: red
Handbook p. 15 ↗
Chevron alignment
Marks the direction of a sharp curve or turn.
What to do: Follow the direction of the chevron through the curve.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 18 ↗
Crossroad
Warns of a four-way intersection ahead.
What to do: Slow down and watch for cross traffic.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 19 ↗
Curve right
Road curves to the right ahead.
What to do: Slow down and steer smoothly through the right curve.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 18 ↗
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
Handbook p. 20 ↗
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
Handbook p. 19 ↗
Hill
A steep downhill grade is ahead.
What to do: Shift to a lower gear and control speed going downhill.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 20 ↗
Low clearance
Shows the maximum vehicle height that can pass safely.
What to do: Do not proceed if your vehicle exceeds the listed height.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 20 ↗
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
Handbook p. 19 ↗
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
Handbook p. 18 ↗
Reverse curve
Road curves right then left ahead.
What to do: Slow down and steer carefully through both curves.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 19 ↗
Right lane ends
The right lane ends ahead and traffic must merge.
What to do: Merge left safely before your lane ends.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 19 ↗
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
Handbook p. 20 ↗
Sharp turn right
A sharp right turn is ahead in the road.
What to do: Slow down significantly before making the sharp right turn.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 18 ↗
Side road left
Warns that a side road joins from the left ahead.
What to do: Watch for vehicles entering from the side road.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 19 ↗
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
Handbook p. 19 ↗
Signal ahead
Warns that a traffic signal is coming up.
What to do: Slow down and be prepared to stop at the signal.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 20 ↗
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
Handbook p. 20 ↗
Slow-moving vehicle emblem
Warns that the vehicle ahead travels 25 mph or less.
What to do: Slow down early and pass with care when it is safe.
Shape: triangle · Color: orange
Handbook p. 64 ↗
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
Handbook p. 19 ↗
Trail crossing
Warns that a bicycle and pedestrian trail crosses the road ahead.
What to do: Slow down and watch for trail users crossing.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 18 ↗
Two-way traffic
The road ahead carries traffic in both directions.
What to do: Stay in your lane and watch for oncoming vehicles.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 19 ↗
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
Handbook p. 19 ↗
School speed limit (school days 7 AM-5 PM)
20 mph school-zone limit applies on school days 7 AM-5 PM.
What to do: Slow to 20 mph in the school zone during the posted hours on school days.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 57 ↗
School speed limit when children are present
20 mph school-zone limit applies whenever children are present.
What to do: Slow to 20 mph whenever children are present in the school zone.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 57 ↗
School speed limit when flashing
20 mph school-zone limit applies when the beacon flashes.
What to do: Slow to 20 mph when the flashing beacon is active near a school.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 57 ↗
Do not stop on tracks
Warns drivers never to stop on railroad tracks.
What to do: Never stop your vehicle on the tracks, even in heavy traffic.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
Handbook p. 71 ↗
Railroad crossing ahead
Warns of a railroad crossing ahead.
What to do: Slow down, look and listen for trains before crossing.
Shape: circle · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 71 ↗
Automated flagger assistance device
A device with lights and a stop arm that directs traffic through a work zone.
What to do: Stop when the device shows a red light or stop sign; go only when it clears.
Shape: other · Color: red
Handbook p. 67 ↗
Be prepared to stop
Warns that traffic ahead may be stopped in a work zone.
What to do: Slow down and be ready to stop for traffic or workers ahead.
Shape: diamond · Color: orange
Handbook p. 67 ↗
Detour
Marks an alternate route around a closed road.
What to do: Follow the detour route indicated by the arrow.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: orange
Handbook p. 67 ↗
Lane closed ahead
Warns the right lane ahead is closed for work.
What to do: Merge left before reaching the closure; yield to traffic already in that lane.
Shape: diamond · Color: orange
Handbook p. 67 ↗
Destination and distance
Shows the route and direction to nearby towns.
What to do: Use the sign to plan your route and lane position.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: green
Handbook p. 21 ↗
Exit sign
Shows the exit number and direction to leave the highway.
What to do: Move into the exit lane if that is your destination.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: green
Handbook p. 21 ↗
Interstate route marker
Identifies a numbered Interstate highway route.
What to do: Use the marker to confirm which Interstate you are on.
Shape: shield · Color: blue
Handbook p. 21 ↗
Safety corridor
Marks a stretch of highway designated for extra safety enforcement.
What to do: Drive extra carefully through the marked corridor.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: green
Handbook p. 21 ↗
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
Handbook p. 21 ↗
US route marker
Identifies a numbered US highway route.
What to do: Use the marker to confirm which route you are on.
Shape: shield · Color: white
Handbook p. 21 ↗
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
Handbook p. 22 ↗
Gas / EV charging
Directs drivers to nearby fuel or EV charging.
What to do: Follow the sign if you need to refuel or charge.
Shape: square · Color: blue
Handbook p. 22 ↗
Hospital
A hospital is located nearby.
What to do: Follow the sign if you need emergency medical care.
Shape: square · Color: blue
Handbook p. 22 ↗
Motorist services (food, phone, gas, lodging, hospital)
Shows nearby services such as food, gas, lodging and a hospital.
What to do: Use the sign to plan a stop for services.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: blue
Handbook p. 22 ↗
Rest area
Directs drivers to a nearby rest area.
What to do: Follow the sign if you want to stop and rest.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: blue
Handbook p. 22 ↗
Flashing red or dark signal
A flashing red or completely dark signal is treated as a stop sign.
What to do: Stop, then proceed when it is safe, as at a stop sign.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 23 ↗
Flashing yellow arrow
A flashing yellow arrow permits a turn after yielding to oncoming traffic.
What to do: Yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians, then turn when clear.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 24 ↗
Flashing yellow light
A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed with caution.
What to do: Slow down and proceed carefully through the intersection.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 24 ↗
Broken white line
Separates lanes traveling the same direction; may be crossed with care.
What to do: You may change lanes across this line when safe.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 32 ↗
Broken yellow center line
Passing is allowed from either side when safe.
What to do: You may cross to pass when the way is clear.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 30 ↗
Crosswalk
Marks where pedestrians cross the roadway.
What to do: Stop and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 55 ↗
Double solid yellow lines
No passing is allowed from either direction.
What to do: Do not cross double solid yellow lines to pass.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 30 ↗
Shared lane marking (sharrow)
A bicycle-and-chevron marking shows bicycles and cars share the same travel lane.
What to do: Expect cyclists to use the full lane; do not attempt to squeeze past within the same lane.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 33 ↗
Solid yellow center line
Passing is not allowed on the side of a solid yellow line.
What to do: Do not cross a solid yellow line to pass.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 31 ↗
Stop line
Marks the point where a vehicle must stop.
What to do: Stop before the stop line, not past it.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 33 ↗
Two-way left turn lane markings
A center lane bordered by broken yellow lines shared for left turns.
What to do: Use only briefly to complete a left turn from either direction.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 31 ↗
Yield line (shark teeth)
Triangular markings show where a driver must yield and stop if needed.
What to do: Slow down and stop at the yield line if traffic requires it.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 33 ↗