Delaware road sign library
Every sign, signal and marking the Delaware driver manual shows or names, with its meaning in the manual's words and its page.
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Regulatory signs - Delaware
STOP
The stop sign is the only 8-sided sign you will see on the highway. It's red with white letters. When you come to a stop sign, you must make a complete stop at the stop line; or, if none, at the crosswalk; or if none, before entering the intersection. Before starting you must yield the right-of-way to any vehicle or pedestrian in or approaching the intersection.
Manual page 74 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 74)
YIELD
You will see no other sign of this shape on the highway. You must yield the right-of-way to any vehicle or pedestrian in or approaching the intersection, stopping if necessary. Having so yielded to any vehicle or pedestrian, you shall not proceed until such movement can be made in safety. Slow down as you approach a yield sign. Look to left and right. Yield to pedestrians and vehicles performing lawful maneuvers or crossing.
Manual page 74 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 74)
SPEED LIMIT 50
Used to regulate traffic, this particular sign tells you the speed limit for the stretch of highway where it is posted.
Manual page 74 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 74)
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Warning signs - Delaware
Bicycle and Pedestrian Crossing
These beacons are mounted above or below pedestrian and/or bicycle warning signs at crosswalks and are activated via a push button by pedestrians or bicyclists.
Manual page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
Diagonal Arrow Plaque
The manual does not state it
Manual page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
School
Five-sided sign black on yellow is used only to warn of schools and school crossings. As you approach this sign, slow down and watch out for children, stopping as necessary. New fluorescent yellow-green signs may also be used.
Manual page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
Sharp Turn Right
Sharp turn to right. Reduce speed.
Manual page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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Work zone signs - Delaware
ROAD WORK AHEAD
Warning signs are used to alert drivers to unusual or potentially hazardous conditions in or near work zones. Most signs used in highway and street work areas are orange and diamond shaped. A few signs are rectangular.
Manual page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
ONE LANE BRIDGE
Warning signs are used to alert drivers to unusual or potentially hazardous conditions in or near work zones. Most signs used in highway and street work areas are orange and diamond shaped. A few signs are rectangular.
Manual page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
STREET CLOSED 1000 FT.
Warning signs are used to alert drivers to unusual or potentially hazardous conditions in or near work zones. Most signs used in highway and street work areas are orange and diamond shaped. A few signs are rectangular.
Manual page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
DETOUR
Warning signs are used to alert drivers to unusual or potentially hazardous conditions in or near work zones. Most signs used in highway and street work areas are orange and diamond shaped. A few signs are rectangular.
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Guide, railroad and other signs - Delaware
RR
Round sign black on yellow is used as an advance warning that you are approaching a highway-rail intersection. When you come to this sign, slow down and watch for the highway-rail intersection. Use particular caution at night to avoid driving into the side of a train.
Manual page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
State Route 18
State routes are marked with a sign having black letters on a white circular background.
Manual page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
US Route 40
United States numbered routes are marked with a sign having black numbers on a white background of the familiar U.S. Shield.
Manual page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
Interstate 95
The interstate system has route markers in the shape of a shield. The top quarter carries the legend interstate in white letters on a red background while the bottom three-quarters is blue with the route number in large white letters.
Manual page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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Traffic signals - Delaware
Steady Red Light
Stop. You must stop at the stop line, before the crosswalk, or before entering the intersection should no stop line or crosswalk be present. Right turns on red are permissible after full stop, except when prohibited by a posted sign or a steady red arrow is displayed. Left turns on red are permissible after full stop from a one-way street to another one-way street unless prohibited by a posted sign or a steady red arrow is displayed. Make turns with caution, when safe to do so.
Manual page 69 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 69)
Steady Yellow Light
This means that the signal is changing from green to red; prepare to stop. If you are too close to stop safely, continue through the intersection with care.
Manual page 70 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 70)
Steady Green Light
Proceed with caution. When it is safe to proceed, you may enter the intersection to go straight ahead or turn unless a sign or additional signal prohibits the turn. You must yield to pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection or adjacent crosswalk. When you turn, you must be especially careful of pedestrians and oncoming traffic.
Manual page 70 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 70)
Flashing Red Light
Flashing red light means the same as a stop sign. You must come to a complete stop. Proceed only when safe.
Manual page 70 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 70)
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Pavement markings - Delaware
Solid White Edge Line
Edge Lines - Solid white lines along the side of the road show you where the outside edge of the travel lane is located.
Manual page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
Broken White Line
A broken white line between lanes of traffic means that you may cross it to change lanes if it is safe to do so.
Manual page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
Solid White Line
A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you are discouraged from changing lanes.
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Double Solid White Lines
Double solid white lines prohibit lane-changing.
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More signs from our practice questions
On the sign test, a plain white eight-sided shape with no words or symbols on it is identified as which sign?
Stop
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
On the sign test, a plain white downward-pointing triangle with no words or symbols on it is identified as which sign?
Yield
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
On the sign test, a plain white five-sided shape (a pentagon with a pointed top, like a house) with no words or symbols is identified as which sign?
School
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
What is required when a steady red arrow is displayed?
A full stop, and you may not proceed in the direction of the arrow
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 71 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 71)
What may you do at a flashing red arrow?
Turn in the direction of the arrow after coming to a full stop
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 71 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 71)
Why does the manual say a full stop is needed at a flashing red arrow?
It lets drivers pick a safe gap in traffic before turning
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 71 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 71)
A flashing red arrow signal may be followed by which of these?
A steady red arrow or a steady yellow arrow
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 71 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 71)
At a steady green arrow, what must you remember?
Yield to pedestrians and vehicles already lawfully in the intersection
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 71 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 71)
A signal shows a red light together with a green left arrow. What may traffic do?
Left turns may proceed if safe, but all others must stop
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
On the manual’s countdown pedestrian signal, what does the number shown beside the flashing DON’T START hand tell the pedestrian?
The time remaining to finish crossing
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
How is the High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signal activated?
When a pedestrian presses the crosswalk button
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
What happens once a HAWK signal has been activated?
It goes through stages that stop traffic for pedestrians to cross
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
How do Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons flash compared with most beacons?
More rapidly and in a "stutter" pattern
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
A circular or arrow signal has an adjacent sign designating it for bicyclists. To whom does that signal apply?
Only bicyclists in designated bicycle lanes or paths
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 74 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 74)
A white square sign shows a U-shaped arrow inside a red circle with a red slash through it. What does this international sign mean?
No U Turn
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 74 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 74)
A red round sign with a white bar reads DO NOT ENTER. What does it mean about the street it marks?
You must not enter it; it may be one-way the other way or closed to vehicles
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
Which overhead lane sign must you obey?
The overhead sign in your own lane
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
An overhead lane sign shows an arrow and the word ONLY. What must you do?
Go in the direction the arrow points; there is no option
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
What do warning signs tell you to do?
Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
As you approach a five-sided black on yellow sign showing two children, what should you do?
Slow down and watch out for children, stopping as necessary
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
A yellow diamond sign shows an upward arrow above a small SPEED LIMIT sign. What does it mean?
Reduced speed ahead
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 76 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 76)
A yellow diamond sign shows a black plus symbol. What should you be alert for?
Cross traffic and regulatory signs
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
On a guide sign, what does the arrow show?
The direction to go to reach the named place
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
What are warning signs in or near work zones used for?
To alert drivers to unusual or potentially hazardous conditions
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
A flagger in a work zone holds up a paddle with the word SLOW. What does this mean for traffic?
Traffic may proceed with caution
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
What does a green arrow over a reversible lane mean?
You can use the lane beneath it
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
What does a red “X” over a reversible lane mean?
You cannot use the lane beneath it
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
What does a steady yellow “X” over a reversible lane mean?
The lane use is changing, so move out of it as soon as it is safe
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
Which vehicles may use an HOV lane?
Vehicles with more than one person in them
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
Why are advisory speed signs posted along portions of highways?
To warn you that conditions may often make it unsafe to drive faster
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 94 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 94)
You see a triangular, fluorescent and reflective orange emblem on the back of a farm tractor ahead of you. What should you do?
Slow down immediately and proceed with caution
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 102 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 102)
Why may you need to slow down on narrow bridges and tunnels?
Vehicles approaching each other are closer together
Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), page 125 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 125)