Pennsylvania road signs
Explore 88 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.
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.
88 entries. Sign images and page references belong to the handbook edition used for the Pennsylvania course.
This center lane is only for left turns from both directions.
What to do: Use this lane only to turn left or wait to turn; do not drive straight through it.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
Handbook p. 15 ↗
Warns that the road ahead is divided into two one-way roadways.
What to do: Keep to the right of the median; do not cross into oncoming lanes.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
Handbook p. 15 ↗
Passing other vehicles is prohibited here.
What to do: Do not pass; stay behind slower traffic until the zone ends.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
Handbook p. 15 ↗
Directs traffic to keep right of a median, island, or obstruction.
What to do: Stay to the right of the divider ahead.
Shape: square · Color: white
Handbook p. 33 ↗
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
Handbook p. 15 ↗
Shows which movements are allowed from an upcoming lane split.
What to do: Position your vehicle in the correct lane for your intended movement.
Shape: square · Color: white
Handbook p. 29 ↗
Left turns are permitted on a green light but must yield to oncoming traffic.
What to do: Yield to oncoming traffic before turning left on green.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
Handbook p. 16 ↗
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 ↗
Left turns are prohibited during a red light here.
What to do: Do not turn left while the light is red.
Shape: square · Color: white
Handbook p. 16 ↗
Parking is not allowed at this location.
What to do: Do not park a vehicle here.
Shape: square · Color: white
Handbook p. 15 ↗
Marks the start of a zone where passing is not allowed.
What to do: Do not pass other vehicles while in this zone.
Shape: pennant · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 17 ↗
Pedestrians may not cross here.
What to do: Do not expect or allow pedestrians to cross at this location.
Shape: square · Color: white
Handbook p. 15 ↗
Right turns are not allowed here.
What to do: Do not turn right at this location; continue straight or choose another route.
Shape: square · Color: white
Handbook p. 15 ↗
Right turns are prohibited during a red light here.
What to do: Do not turn right while the light is red.
Shape: square · Color: white
Handbook p. 16 ↗
Trucks are prohibited on this roadway.
What to do: Do not drive a truck past this sign.
Shape: square · Color: white
Handbook p. 15 ↗
No turns are allowed while the light is red.
What to do: Wait for a green light before turning; do not turn on red here.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
Handbook p. 50 ↗
U-turns are not allowed here.
What to do: Do not make a U-turn at this location.
Shape: square · Color: white
Handbook p. 50 ↗
Traffic on this street moves only in the direction of the arrow.
What to do: Travel only in the direction shown; do not enter against it.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: black
Handbook p. 15 ↗
Warns that oncoming traffic gets a longer green light phase.
What to do: Do not assume oncoming traffic will stop soon; yield before turning left.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
Handbook p. 16 ↗
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: white
Handbook p. 16 ↗
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
Handbook p. 16 ↗
Stop sign with a plaque allowing a right turn without stopping.
What to do: Come to a complete stop unless turning right, where permitted by the plaque.
Shape: octagon · Color: red
Handbook p. 14 ↗
Slow down and yield to oncoming or crossing traffic.
What to do: Slow or stop and give the right-of-way to traffic as needed.
Shape: triangle · Color: red
Handbook p. 14 ↗
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
Handbook p. 18 ↗
Warns bicyclists may be crossing the road ahead.
What to do: Slow down and watch for cyclists crossing your path.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 20 ↗
A bump in the road ahead may jolt the vehicle.
What to do: Slow down before reaching the bump to keep control of the vehicle.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 29 ↗
Marks a sharp curve; points in the direction the road turns.
What to do: Slow down and follow the direction the chevron points.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 32 ↗
Warns of a four-way intersection ahead.
What to do: Slow down and watch for cross traffic entering from both sides.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 19 ↗
Road curves to the left ahead.
What to do: Slow down and steer smoothly through the left curve.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 17 ↗
Road curves to the right ahead.
What to do: Slow down and steer smoothly through the right curve.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 17 ↗
Warns the main road curves left and a side road joins at the curve.
What to do: Slow down for the curve and watch for traffic entering from the side road.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 18 ↗
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 ↗
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
Handbook p. 19 ↗
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 ↗
Warns horse-drawn vehicles may be on the road ahead.
What to do: Slow down and pass horse-drawn vehicles with extra care and space.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 21 ↗
Marks a sharp turn; points in the direction the road turns.
What to do: Slow down and steer in the direction the arrow points.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 32 ↗
The left lane ends ahead and traffic must merge.
What to do: Merge right safely before your lane ends.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 29 ↗
Warns that another roadway merges into yours ahead.
What to do: Be ready to adjust speed or position to let merging traffic in.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 18 ↗
Warns the roadway ahead becomes narrower.
What to do: Slow down and be ready to share less road width with other traffic.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 33 ↗
Warns of a roundabout ahead.
What to do: Slow down and prepare to yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 19 ↗
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. 17 ↗
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 ↗
Warns of a traffic signal at the intersection ahead.
What to do: Slow down and be ready to stop for the upcoming signal.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 20 ↗
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. 28 ↗
Warns of a stop sign at the intersection ahead.
What to do: Slow down and be prepared to stop.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 20 ↗
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
Handbook p. 19 ↗
Warns trucks may roll over on this curve.
What to do: Slow down; trucks and high vehicles are especially at risk on this curve.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 18 ↗
Warns not to drive into flooded roadway; turn around instead.
What to do: Never drive through a flooded road; turn around and find another route.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 66 ↗
Warns that the road ahead carries traffic in both directions.
What to do: Stay in your lane; do not pass into the oncoming lane.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 19 ↗
Warns of a series of curves ahead.
What to do: Slow down and be prepared for consecutive curves.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 28 ↗
Warns of a Y-shaped intersection ahead.
What to do: Slow down and choose your path early; watch for crossing traffic.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 19 ↗
Marks a school zone; the only pentagon-shaped warning sign.
What to do: Slow down and watch for children in the school zone.
Shape: pentagon · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 21 ↗
Warns the intersecting road ahead has a railroad crossing.
What to do: Watch for trains at the side-road crossing as you approach the intersection.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 21 ↗
A railroad crossing is ahead on the road.
What to do: Slow down, look and listen for trains, and be ready to stop.
Shape: circle · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 20 ↗
An electronic sign with lighted arrows directs traffic around a work zone.
What to do: Merge in the direction shown by the lighted arrow.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: black
Handbook p. 23 ↗
A striped drum used to channel traffic away from a hazard in a work zone.
What to do: Do not drive over or between the drums; follow the path they mark.
Shape: other · Color: orange
Handbook p. 23 ↗
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
Handbook p. 22 ↗
Warns of road construction or maintenance work ahead.
What to do: Slow down and watch for workers and equipment ahead.
Shape: diamond · Color: orange
Handbook p. 22 ↗
A cone used to channel traffic in a work zone.
What to do: Do not drive over or between the cones; follow the path they mark.
Shape: other · Color: orange
Handbook p. 23 ↗
A striped panel used to channel traffic in a work zone.
What to do: Do not cross the line of panels; follow the path they mark.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: orange
Handbook p. 23 ↗
State law requires headlights on while driving through this work zone.
What to do: Turn on your headlights while passing through the work zone.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: orange
Handbook p. 22 ↗
Road workers are working near or in the roadway.
What to do: Slow down and watch for workers and equipment.
Shape: diamond · Color: orange
Handbook p. 31 ↗
Shows Exit 13 (Route 22 West) leads to Trenton and Interstate 80, one mile ahead.
What to do: Move toward the exit lane if heading to Trenton or I-80.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: green
Handbook p. 24 ↗
Identifies the interstate highway you are on.
What to do: Use the marker to confirm your route and navigate.
Shape: shield · Color: blue
Handbook p. 24 ↗
Identifies the road as State Route 39.
What to do: Use this marker to confirm you are on the correct route.
Shape: shield · Color: white
Handbook p. 25 ↗
A WEST banner with a right-turn arrow directs you to turn right to continue on Route 22 West.
What to do: Turn right to continue westbound on Route 22.
Shape: shield · Color: white
Handbook p. 25 ↗
Marks food/restaurant services available at the next exit.
What to do: Follow signs to exit if you want food.
Shape: square · Color: blue
Handbook p. 25 ↗
Indicates fuel services are available.
What to do: Follow the sign if you need to refuel.
Shape: square · Color: blue
Handbook p. 25 ↗
Marks a hospital available at the next exit.
What to do: Follow signs to exit if you need a hospital.
Shape: square · Color: blue
Handbook p. 25 ↗
Marks lodging (hotel/motel) available at the next exit.
What to do: Follow signs to exit if you need lodging.
Shape: square · Color: blue
Handbook p. 25 ↗
Brown sign directing to Gettysburg National Military Park, 2 miles.
What to do: Follow the sign if heading to that recreational/historic site.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: brown
Handbook p. 25 ↗
Marks the location of a telephone service, with a directional arrow.
What to do: Follow the arrow if you need to find a telephone.
Shape: square · Color: blue
Handbook p. 25 ↗
Has the same meaning as a stop sign.
What to do: Stop completely, then proceed when the way is clear.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 12 ↗
You may turn after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
What to do: Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then turn with caution.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 12 ↗
Warns drivers to proceed with caution through the intersection.
What to do: Slow down and proceed carefully; not all traffic is required to stop.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 12 ↗
You may turn in the direction shown; oncoming traffic is stopped.
What to do: Turn in the direction of the arrow when clear of pedestrians.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 11 ↗
A downward green arrow shows the lane below is open for travel.
What to do: You may drive in this lane.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 31 ↗
Flashing DON'T WALK warns pedestrians time to cross is running out.
What to do: Do not start crossing; if already crossing, finish quickly.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 13 ↗
Tells pedestrians they may start crossing.
What to do: Start crossing, but stay alert for turning vehicles.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 13 ↗
You must not turn in the arrow's direction; stop and wait.
What to do: Stop and remain stopped until a green light or green arrow appears.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 11 ↗
You may proceed if the way is clear.
What to do: Go straight or turn if clear, yielding to pedestrians and oncoming traffic when turning.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 11 ↗
Stop and wait; do not proceed.
What to do: Come to a complete stop and remain stopped until the light turns green.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 11 ↗
Warns the light is about to turn red.
What to do: Stop if you can do so safely; if too close to stop, clear the intersection with caution.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 11 ↗
Marks a center lane that left-turning traffic from both directions may share.
What to do: Use this lane only to turn left from either direction; do not drive through it.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 12 ↗
A dashed yellow center line means passing is allowed when safe.
What to do: You may cross to pass when the way is clear.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 26 ↗
A solid line paired with a broken line lets traffic on the broken-line side pass.
What to do: You may pass only if the broken (dashed) line is on your side.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 26 ↗
A center lane marked for left turns from either direction.
What to do: Use this lane only to turn left; do not drive through it.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 26 ↗
Arm extended straight out the driver's window signals a left turn.
What to do: Recognize this as a left-turn hand signal from another driver.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 73 ↗