Warning signs in Delaware
The Delaware Driver Manual shows or names everything on this page: 37 in all, on pages 73, 75–78.
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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.
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Diagonal Arrow Plaque
The manual does not state it
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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.
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Sharp Turn Right
Sharp turn to right. Reduce speed.
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Reverse Turn Right then Left
Sharp turn to the right and then to left.
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Winding Road
Winding road ahead. Adjust speed.
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Reduced Speed Ahead
Reduced speed ahead.
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Side Road Enters from Right
Side road enters highway from right.
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BUMP
Bump in road ahead. Adjust speed to avoid loss of control.
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Merging Traffic from Right
Merging traffic from right just ahead.
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Traffic Signal Ahead
Warning of traffic signals at intersection ahead.
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Yield Ahead
Warning of yield sign ahead. Slow down and be prepared to stop at yield sign or adjust speed to traffic.
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Bicycle Warning
Bicycle warning. Watch left and right for cyclists. Used on roads that are shared with bicycles.
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ROAD NARROWS
Roadway narrows. Slow down.
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Divided Highway Begins
Approaching divided highway. Keep to right
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Divided Highway Ends
Divided highway ends ahead.
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PAVEMENT ENDS
Without pavement - road surface unknown. Slow down and check vehicle control on changed surface.
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Steep Hill
Steep hill ahead. Slow down and be ready to shift to lower gear to control speed and save brakes.
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Slippery When Wet
Roadway slippery when wet. First half hour of rain most hazardous.
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Two-Way Traffic
Two-way traffic, one-way traffic ends and reminder of oncoming traffic.
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ONE LANE BRIDGE
Room for only one lane of traffic. Slow down and prepare to yield to oncoming vehicles.
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Narrow Bridge
Room for two lanes of traffic but potentially dangerous. Slow down and watch out for oncoming vehicles.
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Added Lane
Added lane, merging not required, watch for other vehicles changing lanes.
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T Intersection
Slow down and prepare to stop before turning.
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Double Arrow
This sign is placed at the intersection. Yield right of way or stop before turning right or left.
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35 MPH Advisory Speed
This is an advisory speed sign. It is the recommended speed for its stretch of highway. Often posted under other warning signs.
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Playground
Playground area, numerous children requiring caution.
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Deer Crossing
Deer crossing, be alert to deer on both sides of the road.
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Roundabout Ahead
Roundabout sign; reduce speed and yield to pedestrians and vehicles already in the circle.
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Crossroad Ahead
Another road crosses highway ahead. Be alert for cross traffic and regulatory signs or signals.
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Farm Machinery
Farm machinery. Used on roads that are shared by farm vehicles. Be alert and prepare to slow down.
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Horse-Drawn Vehicle
Horse-drawn vehicle. Used on the roads that are shared by horse-drawn vehicles. Be alert and prepare to slow down.
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Zipper Merge (Lane Ends)
"Zipper Merge" - The late merge or zipper method is a convention for merging traffic into a reduced number of lanes. Drivers in merging lanes are expected to use both lanes to advance to the lane reduction point and merge at the location, alternating turns.
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RED SIGNAL AHEAD WHEN FLASHING
Sometimes signs are supplemented with circular flashing beacons ... to indicate when the associated signs message is applicable (for instance, "Red Signal Ahead When Flashing").
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