Warning and work zone signs in Alabama
The Alabama Driver Manual shows or names everything on this page: 61 in all, on pages 41, 45–51.
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Warning signs
School Warning Shape (Pentagon)
The three types of traffic signs are classified according to function. They are regulatory, warning, and information or guide signs. KNOW THESE SIGNS BY THEIR SHAPES AND COLORS.
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No Passing Zone Shape (Pennant)
The three types of traffic signs are classified according to function. They are regulatory, warning, and information or guide signs. KNOW THESE SIGNS BY THEIR SHAPES AND COLORS.
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Warning Shape (Diamond)
The three types of traffic signs are classified according to function. They are regulatory, warning, and information or guide signs. KNOW THESE SIGNS BY THEIR SHAPES AND COLORS.
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Sharp Left Turn
Sharp turn to the left.
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Reverse Curve (Right First)
Gradual curve to the right then curve to the left.
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Side Road (Right)
Side road enters highway ahead from the right.
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Side Road at an Angle (Right)
Side road enters highway ahead at an angle.
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Two-Direction Large Arrow
You cannot go straight ahead. You must turn either to the right or left.
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SOFT SHOULDER
The side of the road is soft. Do not drive off the pavement.
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ROAD NARROWS
The road ahead is not as wide as the road you are on.
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Double Arrow (Divided Road)
Island ahead. You may drive on either side.
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DIP
There is a dip in the roadway. Slow Down!
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Reverse Turn (Left First)
Sharp turn to the left then sharp turn to the right.
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T Intersection
You cannot go straight ahead. Road turns to both right and left.
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ONE LANE BRIDGE
There is not room on the bridge ahead to meet or pass another car or truck.
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Stop Ahead (Symbol)
There is a STOP sign ahead.
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Yield Ahead (Symbol)
There is a YIELD sign ahead.
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YIELD AHEAD
There is a YIELD sign ahead.
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PAVEMENT NARROWS
The pavement ahead is not as wide as the pavement on which you are driving.
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Sharp Right Turn with Advisory Speed Plate
This advises you of the top safe speed at which you can make the turn.
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Chevron Alignment (Left)
Warns of sharp turn or curve in direction of arrow. Signs normally placed in series.
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Shoulder Drop-Off
Road shoulder much lower than road surface.
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Truck Crossing (Symbol)
Truck Crossing. Watch for trucks entering highway.
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Emergency Vehicle (Fire Truck) Crossing
Fire Station. Watch for fire trucks entering street or highway.
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PAVEMENT ENDS
The road surface ahead will change to gravel or dirt. Be prepared for this change.
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LANE ENDS MERGE LEFT
Number of highway lanes change ahead. The three signs appear in a series as a repeating reminder to merge into the adjacent lane.
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RIGHT LANE ENDS
Number of highway lanes change ahead. The three signs appear in a series as a repeating reminder to merge into the adjacent lane.
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Right Lane Ends (Symbol)
Number of highway lanes change ahead. The three signs appear in a series as a repeating reminder to merge into the adjacent lane.
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NO PASSING ZONE (Pennant)
This sign is placed on the left side of a two-lane road to warn of the beginning of a NO PASSING ZONE.
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Traffic Signal Ahead
There is a traffic signal ahead.
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Low Clearance 13'-6"
Vehicles or loads higher than the clearance shown cannot go under the structure ahead.
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Two-Way Traffic
You are leaving a separated one-way roadway and entering a two-way roadway. Also used to remind drivers they are on a two-way road.
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Merging Traffic
You will be merging with other traffic traveling in the same direction. Drivers entering from the right must yield to traffic on the main route, and must make use of speed-change lanes to merge smoothly and safely with the main traffic flow.
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Crossroad
Another road crosses the highway ahead.
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Divided Highway Begins
Divided highway ahead.
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Divided Highway Ends
Divided highway ends.
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Steep Downgrade (Truck Symbol)
The road ahead goes downhill.
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Bridge Narrows (Symbol)
Narrow bridge ahead.
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Deer Crossing
Watch for deer crossing the road.
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Pedestrian Crossing (Yellow, Crosswalk Lines)
You must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk. Just ahead is a location where people on foot often cross. The crosswalk may not necessarily be at an intersection. Use caution as you approach and drive more slowly and carefully, watching both sides of the street for pedestrians.
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Pedestrian Crossing (Yellow-Green)
You must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk. Just ahead is a location where people on foot often cross. The crosswalk may not necessarily be at an intersection. Use caution as you approach and drive more slowly and carefully, watching both sides of the street for pedestrians.
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School Crossing (Yellow, Crosswalk Lines)
School crossing. Slow down and watch for children crossing.
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School Crossing (Yellow-Green)
School crossing. Slow down and watch for children crossing.
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School Bus Stop Ahead (Yellow)
School bus stop ahead.
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School Bus Stop Ahead (Yellow-Green)
School bus stop ahead.
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Bicycle Crossing (Yellow)
Bike crossing.
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Bicycle Crossing (Yellow-Green)
Bike crossing.
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Roundabout Ahead
A roundabout is a circular intersection that usually does not include a traffic signal and flows in a counter-clockwise direction around a central island. Motorists must enter from the right -- yielding to traffic already in the roundabout -- and follow the circle to the right until the desired roadway is reached.
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Work zone signs
Construction Shape (Orange Diamond)
The three types of traffic signs are classified according to function. They are regulatory, warning, and information or guide signs. KNOW THESE SIGNS BY THEIR SHAPES AND COLORS.
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ROAD CONSTRUCTION 1500 FT
You are about to enter a road construction area. Be on the look-out for flagman, one-way traffic, other signs or obstructions. Proceed with caution and obey signs and instructions.
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Workers Ahead (Symbol)
Workers in or near roadway.
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Flashing Arrow Panels
Large flashing or sequencing arrow panels may be used in work zones both day and night to guide drivers into certain traffic lanes and to inform them that part of the road or street ahead is closed.
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