Pennsylvania road signs

Pennsylvania road signs & signals

What every sign shape, color, signal and pavement marking means — straight from the official PennDOT handbook.

Sign shapes & colors

In Pennsylvania, where must you stop for a steady red light?At a steady red light, you must stop before crossing the marked stop line or crosswalk.Pennsylvania Driver's Manual — Chapter 2: Signals — Red, Yellow, and Green Traffic Lights and Arrows
In Pennsylvania, may you turn right on a steady red light?You may turn right while the light is red unless a NO TURN ON RED sign is posted.Pennsylvania Driver's Manual — Chapter 2: Signals — Red, Yellow, and Green Traffic Lights and Arrows
When may you turn left on a red light in Pennsylvania (after stopping)?After stopping, you may turn left on red if you are in the left lane turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street.Pennsylvania Driver's Manual — Chapter 2: Signals — Red, Yellow, and Green Traffic Lights and Arrows
What does a steady yellow light tell you in Pennsylvania?A steady yellow light tells you a steady red light will soon appear.Pennsylvania Driver's Manual — Chapter 2: Signals — Red, Yellow, and Green Traffic Lights and Arrows
What does a steady red arrow mean in Pennsylvania?A steady red arrow means you must stop and may not turn in the direction the arrow points.Pennsylvania Driver's Manual — Chapter 2: Signals — Red, Yellow, and Green Traffic Lights and Arrows
What does a steady yellow arrow mean in Pennsylvania?A steady yellow arrow means the movement permitted by the green arrow or flashing yellow arrow is about to end.Pennsylvania Driver's Manual — Chapter 2: Signals — Red, Yellow, and Green Traffic Lights and Arrows
In Pennsylvania, a turn made during a steady green arrow is:A steady green arrow means you may turn the way it points, and the turn is 'protected.'Pennsylvania Driver's Manual — Chapter 2: Signals — Red, Yellow, and Green Traffic Lights and Arrows
In Pennsylvania, a flashing red light has the same meaning as:A flashing red light has the same meaning as a STOP sign — come to a complete stop.Pennsylvania Driver's Manual — Chapter 2: Signals — Flashing Signals
What does a flashing yellow light mean in Pennsylvania?A flashing yellow light means CAUTION: slow down, look and proceed with care.Pennsylvania Driver's Manual — Chapter 2: Signals — Flashing Signals
In Pennsylvania, a flashing yellow arrow means you may turn, but first you must:With a flashing yellow arrow you may turn with caution, but you must first yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.Pennsylvania Driver's Manual — Chapter 2: Signals — Flashing Signals
How should you treat a traffic signal that is not working in Pennsylvania?A non-functioning traffic signal should be treated as though it were a four-way STOP sign.Pennsylvania Driver's Manual — Chapter 2: Signals — Non-Functioning Traffic Lights
In Pennsylvania, what does a steady yellow 'X' over a traffic lane mean?A steady yellow X means you must change lanes because the direction of travel for that lane is about to be reversed.Pennsylvania Driver's Manual — Chapter 2: Signals — Lane Use Control Signals
In Pennsylvania, a steady red 'X' over a lane means:A steady red X over a lane means you are not allowed to use the traffic lane.Pennsylvania Driver's Manual — Chapter 2: Signals — Lane Use Control Signals
In Pennsylvania, which sign is the only octagon-shaped (8-sided) sign on the highway?The STOP sign is the only octagon-shaped sign you see on the highway.Pennsylvania Driver's Manual — Chapter 2: Signs — Regulatory Signs
What shape is a YIELD sign in Pennsylvania?YIELD signs are triangular (3-sided).Pennsylvania Driver's Manual — Chapter 2: Signs — Regulatory Signs
What does a SPEED LIMIT sign in Pennsylvania indicate?A SPEED LIMIT sign indicates the maximum legal speed under ideal conditions for that stretch of highway.Pennsylvania Driver's Manual — Chapter 2: Signs — Regulatory Signs
Pennsylvania warning signs are usually:Warning signs are usually diamond-shaped with black symbols or words on a yellow background.Pennsylvania Driver's Manual — Chapter 2: Signs — Warning Signs
Which Pennsylvania sign is the only pennant-shaped warning sign?The NO PASSING ZONE sign is the only pennant-shaped warning sign.Pennsylvania Driver's Manual — Chapter 2: Signs — Warning Signs
In Pennsylvania, highway and expressway guide signs are:Highway and expressway guide signs are green with white letters.Pennsylvania Driver's Manual — Chapter 2: Signs — Guide Signs
In Pennsylvania, what color are service signs (like gas, food or lodging)?Service signs are square or rectangular and blue with white letters or symbols.Pennsylvania Driver's Manual — Chapter 2: Signs — Guide Signs
How are Pennsylvania work zone signs different from regular warning signs?Work zone signs are normally diamond-shaped like warning signs, but orange with black lettering.Pennsylvania Driver's Manual — Chapter 2: Signs — Work Zone Signs
Which sign is the only pentagon-shaped sign used on Pennsylvania roads?The SCHOOL sign is the only pentagon-shaped sign used on the roadway.Pennsylvania Driver's Manual — Chapter 2: Signs — SCHOOL
In Pennsylvania, how should you treat a railroad crossbuck sign?You should treat the crossbuck sign as a YIELD sign.Pennsylvania Driver's Manual — Chapter 2: Signs — Railroad Crossbuck Sign
On Pennsylvania roads, yellow lines divide:Yellow lines divide traffic traveling in opposite directions.Pennsylvania Driver's Manual — Chapter 2: Pavement Markings
In Pennsylvania, solid white lines divide:Solid white lines divide lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction.Pennsylvania Driver's Manual — Chapter 2: Pavement Markings
On a Pennsylvania road with a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line, when may you pass?You may pass if the broken line is on your side of the road and safe conditions exist.Pennsylvania Driver's Manual — Chapter 2: Pavement Markings
A double solid yellow centerline in Pennsylvania means:Passing by traffic traveling in either direction is not allowed on roads marked with a double solid yellow centerline.Pennsylvania Driver's Manual — Chapter 2: Pavement Markings

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