MD-CS-SIGNS Flashcards
(150 cards)
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Yield
Drivers must slow down and be prepared to stop, yielding the right-of way to any pedestrians and cross traffic.
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Do Not Enter
Drivers are approaching one-way traffic from the wrong direction and should turn around immediately.
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Wrong Way
Drivers are approaching one-way traffic from the wrong direction and should turn around immediately.
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Do Not Pass
Passing is unsafe and prohibited in the indicated area.
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Pass with Care
Drivers may pass when it is safe to do so.
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Keep Right
Drivers are approaching an obstruction and should keep to the right.
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Keep Right
Drivers are approaching an obstruction and should keep to the right.
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No Bicycles
No bicycles are allowed in the indicated area.
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No Pedestrians
No pedestrians are allowed in the indicated area.
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No Trucks
The indicated area is not suitable for use by large trucks.
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No Left Turn
Drivers may not perform a left turn at the indicated intersection.
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No Right Turn
Drivers may not perform a right turn at the indicated intersection.
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No U-Turn
Drivers may not perform a U-turn at the indicated location.
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No Parking
Parking is prohibited at any location where this sign is posted.
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No Parking
Parking is prohibited at any location where this sign is posted.
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Limited Parking
Parking is restricted in the indicated location during the posted hours.
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Pay Parking
Drivers may park in the indicated location if they pay the required fees and do not exceed the time limit.
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Right Turn Only
Traffic in the indicated lane must turn right at the intersection.
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Left Turn Only
Traffic in the indicated lane must turn left at the intersection.
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Straight Only
Traffic in the indicated lane must continue straight through the intersection.
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Straight or Turn
Traffic in the indicated lane may continue straight or turn in the direction of the arrow.
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U-Turn Only
Traffic in the indicated lane must complete a U-turn.
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Left Lane Must Turn Left
Drivers in the left lane must turn left at the indicated intersection.
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Multiple Railroad Tracks
The roadway intersects with a railroad crossing with multiple tracks.
Drivers must be sure all tracks are clear before proceeding.
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**Maximum Speed Limit**
This is the maximum speed at which drivers may travel. Drivers must drive at a lower speed if conditions require it.
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**Maximum and Minimum Speed Limits**
Under ideal conditions, drivers may not exceed the maximum posted speed and may not drive slower than the minimum posted speed.
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**School Zone Speed Limit**
During the posted times, or when a warning light is flashing, drivers must follow a school zone's speed limit.
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**End School Zone**
A school zone and its restricted speed limit come to an end.
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**One-Way Traffic**
Traffic on the roadway moves only in the direction indicated by the arrow.
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**One-Way Traffic**
Traffic on the roadway moves only in the direction indicated by the arrow.
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**No Turn on Red**
Drivers may not make a right or left turn when the traffic signal is red.
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**Left Turn Yield on Green**
Drivers may make a left turn when the traffic signal is green, but they must first yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic.
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**Speeding Fines Doubled**
Fines for moving traffic violations are doubled in the indicated area. This sign is commonly posted in work and school zones.
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**Slower Traffic Keep Right**
Slower-moving traffic should stay in the right lane. The left lane is reserved for faster-moving vehicles to pass slower-moving traffic.
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**Two-Way Left Turn**
Traffic from both directions may use the shared center lane to turn left.
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**Slow-Moving Vehicle**
A vehicle with a reflective orange and red triangle on its rear is a slow moving vehicle that often travels at speeds slower than 25 mph.
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**Roundabout**
Traffic ahead moves in a counterclockwise direction. Drivers should enter at a low speed and yield to traffic already using the circle.
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**Reserved Handicap Parking**
Indicated parking spaces are reserved for vehicles with the proper license plate or hanging tag registered to a person in the vehicle.
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**Bicycle Lane**
The lane is reserved for bicyclists. Passenger vehicles may only enter a bicycle lane when turning.
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**High Occupancy Vehicle Lane**
The lane is reserved during the posted times for vehicles with the indicated number of occupants.
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**Restricted Lane Ends**
Prior lane restrictions come to an end.
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**Stop**
Drivers must come to a complete stop and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and cross traffic.
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**All-Way Stop**
Drivers from all directions must come to a complete stop and take turns entering the intersection. Drivers must yield to any pedestrians.
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**Stop Here on Red**
At a stop sign or red traffic signal, drivers must come to a complete stop at the indicated stop line.
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**Divided Highway**
Drivers are entering a divided highway and should keep to the right of the median.
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**Sharp Turn to the Left**
Drivers should reduce their speed and prepare to turn sharply to the left.
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**Sharp Turn to the Right**
Drivers should reduce their speed and prepare to turn sharply to the right.
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**Curve to the Left**
Drivers should reduce their speed and prepare for the road to curve to the left.
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**Curve to the Right**
Drivers should reduce their speed and prepare for the road to curve to the right.
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**Reverse Turn**
The road ahead turns sharply in one direction and then in the other. Drivers should reduce their speed.
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**Reverse Curve**
The road ahead curves in one direction and then in the other. Drivers should reduce their speed.
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**Winding Road**
The road ahead winds in a series of curves. Drivers should reduce their speed.
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**Directional Arrow**
Drivers should reduce their speed and prepare to turn sharply in the direction indicated by the arrow.
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**Chevron**
Drivers should reduce their speed and prepare to turn sharply in the direction indicated by the chevron.
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**Road Narrows**
The road ahead narrows. Drivers should take care to stay on the traveled portion of the roadway.
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**Merging Traffic**
Drivers should be alert to traffic merging from the right and should make room for merging vehicles.
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**Added Lane**
The road ahead comes together with another road. Drivers do not have to merge but should be aware of additional traffic.
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**Farm Machinery**
The roadway is shared with farm machinery. Drivers should drive with caution and be prepared to slow down.
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Horse-Drawn Vehicles
The roadway is shared with horse-drawn vehicles. Drivers should drive with caution and be prepared to slow down.
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**Cattle Crossing**
Farm animals may be crossing the roadway. Drivers should be alert to animals and be prepared to slow down or stop.
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**Deer Crossing**
Deer may be on or near the roadway. Drivers should be alert to animals and be prepared to slow down or stop.
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**Fire Station**
Drivers should watch for fire engines entering the roadway to respond to an emergency.
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**Lane Ends, Merge Left**
The right lane ends ahead. Drivers should merge to the left to stay on the roadway.
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**Lane Ends, Merge Left**
The right lane ends ahead. Drivers should merge to the left to stay on the roadway.
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**Pedestrian Crossing**
Pedestrians may be present in a marked or unmarked crosswalk. Drivers must yield to pedestrians crossing a roadway.
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**Bicycle Warning**
Bicycles may be on or crossing the roadway. Bicycles are considered vehicles and motorists must respect their right to be on the road.
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**Roundabout**
Traffic ahead moves in a counterclockwise direction. Drivers should enter at a low speed and yield to traffic already using the circle.
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**Slippery When Wet**
The road becomes especially slippery under wet conditions. Drivers should reduce their speed and following distance.
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**No Passing Zone**
Passing is unsafe and prohibited in an area marked with this sign.
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**Traffic Signal Ahead**
Drivers should be prepared to respond to a traffic signal on the road ahead.
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**Stop Ahead**
Drivers should be prepared to come to a complete stop at a stop sign on the road ahead.
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**Yield Ahead**
Drivers should be prepared to slow down or stop at a yield sign on the road ahead.
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**T Intersection**
The road ends ahead. Drivers should prepare to stop before turning left or right.
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**Crossroad**
The road meets an intersecting crossroad ahead. Drivers should be alert to entering traffic.
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**Side Road**
The road meets an angled side road ahead. Drivers should be alert to entering traffic.
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**Side Road**
The road meets an intersecting side road ahead. Drivers should be alert to entering traffic.
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**Y Intersection**
Drivers are approaching a fork in the road. They should prepare to slow down or stop before turning left or right.
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**Pavement Ends**
The road surface ahead changes from pavement to gravel or dirt and tires will have less traction.
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**Pavement Ends**
The road surface ahead changes from pavement to gravel or dirt and tires will have less traction.
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**Traffic Island**
There is a traffic island on the roadway and drivers may travel on either side of the obstruction.
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**Divided Highway Ahead**
A divided highway begins ahead. Drivers should keep to the right of the median.
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**Divided Highway Ends**
The divided highway ends ahead. Drivers should keep to the right and be alert to oncoming traffic.
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**Two-Way Traffic**
Lanes travel in two different directions. Drivers should keep to the right and be alert to oncoming traffic.
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**Exit Speed Limit**
Drivers should slow to the posted speed limit once they have entered the freeway's deceleration lane.
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**Reduced Speed Ahead**
The speed limit is reduced on the roadway ahead. Drivers should begin to slow down.
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**Advisory Speed**
An upcoming curve or turn in the road requires a decreased speed.
Travel may resume at the normal speed limit after the turn is completed.
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**Low Shoulder**
The shoulder ahead is lower than the main-traveled portion of the road.
Drivers should expect a drop if they leave the roadway.
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**Low Clearance**
An overhead structure may be too low for certain vehicles to safely continue on the roadway.
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**Downhill Slope**
The road ahead slopes at a steep grade. Drivers should increase their following distance and decrease their speed.
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**Fallen Rock**
There may be large fallen rocks on the road surface. Drivers should be alert and prepared to safely maneuver around the obstacles.
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**Drawbridge**
The bridge ahead is a drawbridge. Drivers should slow to a stop when told to do so by a sign, signal, or flagger.
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**Ice on Bridges**
Bridges freeze more quickly than the rest of the road. Drivers should use caution when driving on bridges under wet or freezing conditions.
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**Narrow Bridge**
The bridge ahead is more narrow than the preceding roadway. Drivers should use caution when driving on a narrow bridge.
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**One-Lane Bridge**
The bridge ahead has only one traffic lane. Drivers should be prepared to yield to oncoming traffic.
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**Bump**
There is a sudden bump on the road ahead. Drivers should slow down to avoid losing control of their vehicle.
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**Dip**
There is a sudden dip in the road ahead. Drivers should slow down to avoid losing control of their vehicle.
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**Grooved Pavement**
The road surface has been grooved to improve traction under slippery conditions. Cyclists should use caution.
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**Dead End**
The road ahead comes to an end. Drivers will have to turn around to leave the ending roadway.
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**School Zone**
Drivers are in a school zone and must be alert to children and
pedestrians. Drivers should reduce their speed.
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**School Crossing**
Drivers are approaching a school crossing and must be alert to children and pedestrians. Drivers should reduce their speed.
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**Playground Area**
Drivers are near a playground and should be extra alert to children on or near the roadway.
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**Railroad Crossing**
The roadway intersects with railroad tracks. Drivers must yield to all trains and proceed only when it is safe to do so.
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**Railroad Crossing**
The roadway intersects with railroad tracks. Drivers must yield to all trains and proceed only when it is safe to do so.
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**Railroad Crossing**
The roadway intersects with railroad tracks. Drivers must yield to all trains and proceed only when it is safe to do so.
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**Railroad Crossing**
The roadway intersects with railroad tracks. Drivers must yield to all trains and proceed only when it is safe to do so.
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**Uneven Grade Crossing**
The roadway intersects with railroad tracks on an uneven grade.
Vehicles with low undercarriages may have difficulty crossing the tracks.
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**Roadwork Ahead**
A work zone is ahead on the roadway. Drivers should proceed with caution and follow all provided directions.
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**Roadwork Ahead**
Roadwork is present for the indicated distance. Drivers should proceed with caution and follow all provided directions.
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**Shoulder Work**
Maintenance is taking place on the shoulder of the road. Drivers should proceed with caution and follow all provided directions.
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**Flagger Ahead**
A flagger is directing traffic through a work zone. Drivers should proceed
with caution and follow all provided directions.
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**Workers Present**
Workers are on or near the roadway. Drivers should use extra caution when driving in a work zone where workers are present.
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**Lane Shift**
Usual traffic lanes follow a redirected path in the indicated area. Drivers should travel within the shifted lanes.
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**Road Closed Ahead**
The road ahead is closed due to maintenance. Drivers should not travel on a closed roadway.
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**Detour**
The road is closed due to maintenance and drivers should follow the posted detour.
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**U.S. Route**
Drivers are on a United States numbered route.
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**Interstate Route**
Drivers are on a numbered interstate.
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**Junction**
Drivers are approaching an area where one route meets another.
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**Food**
The exit indicated on the service sign has food options available for drivers leaving the highway.
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**Lodging**
The exit indicated on the service sign has lodging options available for drivers leaving the highway.
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**Fuel**
The exit indicated on the service sign has fuel service options available for drivers leaving the highway. Diesel may also be available.
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**Diesel**
The exit indicated on the service sign has diesel fuel service options available for drivers leaving the highway.
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**Camping**
The exit indicated on the service sign has camping locations available for drivers leaving the highway.
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**Telephone**
The location indicated on the service sign has a telephone available for public use.
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**Litter Barrel**
The location indicated on the service sign has a litter barrel available for public use.
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**Hospital**
There is a hospital at the location indicated on the service sign.
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**Rest Area**
A rest area is located off the highway in the direction of the arrow.
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**Emergency Notification**
If there is an urgent safety issue at a railroad crossing, drivers should call the number on the service sign for assistance.
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**Handicap-Accessible**
The indicated location is designed to be handicap-accessible.
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**Evacuation Route**
Drivers are on a roadway that should be used during an evacuation due to a hurricane or other emergency.
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**Bus Station**
There is a bus station at the location indicated on the sign.
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**Park**
There is a park at the location indicated on the recreation sign.
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**Playground**
There is a playground at the location indicated on the recreation sign.
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**Wildlife Viewing Area**
The location indicated on the recreation sign has a wildlife viewing area available for drivers leaving the highway.
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**Wildlife Viewing Area**
The location indicated on the recreation sign has a wildlife viewing area available for drivers leaving the highway.
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**State Park**
There is a state park at the location indicated on the recreation sign.
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**Boat Ramp**
There is a boat ramp available at the location indicated on the recreation sign.
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**Canoe Ramp**
There is a canoe ramp available at the location indicated on the recreation sign.
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**Historical Marker**
There is an area of historical significance at the location indicated on the recreation sign.
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**Winter Recreational Area**
The location indicated on the recreation sign has a winter recreational area available for drivers leaving the highway.
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**Ski Area**
The location indicated on the recreation sign has a ski area available for drivers leaving the highway.
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**Milepost**
The number on a milepost indicates a location on the highway. Mileposts often correlate with exit numbers.
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**Destination Sign**
Distances to the listed locations are posted in miles on the right side of the sign.
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**Guide Sign**
Drivers are approaching upcoming exits and should merge into the necessary lanes.
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**Guide Sign**
Drivers can access the posted route by driving in the indicated lane.
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**Exit**
There is a highway exit in the direction of the arrow. Drivers who wish to leave the roadway may signal and merge onto the off-ramp.
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**Trolley Station**
There is a trolley station at the location indicated on the sign.
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**Airport**
There is an airport at the location indicated on the sign.
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**Bike Route**
There is a bike route in the direction of the arrow. Drivers should be alert to bicyclists.
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**Hiking Trail**
There is a hiking trail in the direction of the arrow. Drivers should be alert to pedestrians.
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**Parking**
A parking lot is available at the indicated location.
