Florida road sign library
Every sign, signal and marking the Florida driver manual shows or names, with its meaning in the manual's words and its page.
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Regulatory signs - Florida
Turn lane arrow with ONLY
Lane is marked with a curved arrow and the word "ONLY": you must turn in the direction of the arrow.
Manual page 45
Combined turn and straight arrow
Lane is marked with both a curved and straight arrow: you may either turn or go straight.
Manual page 45
Center turn lane
Two-way roadway with center lane: drivers from either direction may use the center lane for left turns; you must not use for passing.
Manual page 45
Reversible lane
Some highways have reversible traffic lanes to help handle rush-hour traffic. The direction of traffic is normally reversed at set times each day. These lanes are marked with special pavement markings, lane signals, and signs.
Manual page 45
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Warning and work zone signs - Florida
EXIT 25 MPH
Exit Speed. This sign lists the maximum safe speed for an exit ramp on an expressway. Slow down to the posted speed.
Manual page 47
MUST TURN (double arrow)
Must Turn. You cannot go straight ahead. You must turn either to the right or left.
Manual page 48
Traffic signal ahead
Traffic Signal Ahead. A traffic signal is at the intersection ahead. Slow down; poor visibility is likely.
Manual page 49
Stop sign ahead
Stop Sign Ahead. Slow down and be ready to stop at the stop sign.
Manual page 49
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Guide, railroad and other signs - Florida
Green guide sign with Interstate shield
Green Guide Signs. Gives information about directions and distances. East-West routes have even numbers and North-South have odd numbers.
Manual page 46
Mile marker
In Florida, mile markers indicate your location on an interstate and match with exit numbers.
Manual page 46
Gas service sign
Blue and White Service Signs. Directs you to services, such as gas, food, motels, and hospitals.
Manual page 46
Lodging service sign
Blue and White Service Signs. Directs you to services, such as gas, food, motels, and hospitals.
Manual page 46
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Traffic signals - Florida
RED LIGHT
Come to a complete stop at the stop line. Remain stopped until the light turns green. ... After stopping, you may turn right if there is not a NO TURN ON RED sign and the way is clear. You may turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street that has traffic moving to the left.
Manual page 51
YELLOW LIGHT
Warning—the light is changing to red. Stop if you can safely do so.
Manual page 51
GREEN LIGHT
Go, but only if the intersection is clear. Yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and vehicles in the intersection. ... When turning left, you must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
Manual page 51
RED ARROW
Do not make the movement shown by the arrow until the green light appears. After stopping, you may turn right if there is not a NO TURN ON RED sign and the way is clear.
Manual page 52
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Pavement markings - Florida
Edge lines and broken white lane line
Single solid white line. Marks the right edge of the roadway.
Manual page 43
Solid yellow left edge line
Single solid yellow line. Marks the left edge of the roadway on divided highways and one-way streets.
Manual page 43
Broken white line
Single broken white line. You may cross this line to change lanes when it is safe to do so.
Manual page 43
Solid white line
Single solid white line. You may travel in the same direction on both sides of this line, but do not cross the line unless you must do so to avoid a hazard. Also used to discourage lane changes near intersections.
Manual page 43
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More signs from our practice questions
What are reversible lanes?
Lanes whose direction is normally reversed at set times
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 45
What are lane signals used for?
To show traffic direction changes, toll booth status, or which lanes are open
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 53
What does the color red on a traffic sign indicate?
Stop, do not enter, wrong way, or yield
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 46
What does the color green on a traffic sign indicate?
Guide or directional information
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 46
What do Brown and White Signs direct drivers to?
Scenic areas, parks, and cultural or historical sites
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 46
What does the color orange on a traffic sign indicate?
Construction and maintenance warning
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 46
What does the color yellow on a traffic sign indicate?
General warning; advisory of unexpected roadway conditions
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 46
What does fluorescent yellow-green on a traffic sign indicate?
Warning of school, pedestrian, and bicycling activity
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 46
What does the color blue on a traffic sign indicate?
Driver guidance; also used to identify parking spaces for disabled drivers
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 46
What does the color brown on a traffic sign indicate?
Areas of public recreation, cultural, and historical significance
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 46
On Green Guide Signs, how are highway route numbers typically assigned?
East-West routes have even numbers, and North-South routes have odd numbers
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 46
In Florida, what do mile markers on an interstate indicate?
Your location on the interstate, and they match with exit numbers
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 46
What is the purpose of regulatory signs in Florida?
They control traffic, set limits or instruct drivers, and are enforceable by law
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 47
At an All Way Stop intersection, how should vehicles proceed?
All vehicles stop and proceed in the order they arrived
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 47
Where would you typically see a Do Not Enter sign?
On one-way streets and roads you may not enter
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 47
What does a red circle with a red slash through it (the NO symbol) indicate?
It shows what you are not allowed to do
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 47
Where are Speeding Fines Doubled signs posted, and what do they mean?
They are posted in active school and work zones, where speeding fines double
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 47
When entering a right turn lane marked with a Begin Right Turn Lane sign, what must you watch for?
Bicyclists traveling straight, to whom you must yield
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 47
What does a No Turn on Red sign require?
You must not turn right or left during the red light; wait for the green signal
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 48
What does a Must Turn sign require?
You cannot go straight ahead; you must turn either to the right or left
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 48
Who may park in a space marked Parking by Disabled Permit Only?
Only vehicles displaying a disabled permit and transporting a person with a disability
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 48
What does a No Passing sign mean?
You may not pass another vehicle
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 48
What color and shape are warning signs normally, and what is their purpose?
They are normally yellow and diamond-shaped, and they alert drivers to conditions ahead
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 49
What does an Advisory Speed Sign show, and where can it be used?
The fastest safe speed around the curve ahead; it may be used with any warning sign
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 49
What does a Winding Road warning sign indicate, and how should you drive?
There are several curves ahead; drive slowly and do not pass other vehicles
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 49
What does a Cross Road warning sign indicate?
A road crosses the main highway ahead; look to the left and right for other traffic
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 49
If a traffic signal is out of order and no law enforcement officer is present, how should you treat the intersection?
Treat it as a four-way stop sign
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 51
If the power goes out and traffic signals are not active, how should you treat the intersection, and who goes first if two vehicles arrive at the same time?
Treat it as a four-way stop; the driver on the left yields to the one on the right
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 79
What does a yellow arrow signal mean?
The green arrow is ending or the light is about to turn red; stop if safe to do so
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 52
What is the purpose of ramp signals?
To control the rate of vehicles entering an expressway
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 53
What shape and color are most construction and maintenance signs?
Diamond and/or orange
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 54
What does a red drawbridge signal mean?
Come to a complete stop at the marked stop line; the bridge is in operation
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 54
What does a yellow drawbridge signal mean?
The light is about to turn red; stop if you can safely do so
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 54
What does a green drawbridge signal mean?
Proceed with caution
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 54
If the DON'T WALK signal (raised hand) begins flashing while you are already in the crosswalk, what should you do?
Quickly finish crossing the street.
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 55
When does the pedestrian countdown signal start and end?
It starts when the hand begins flashing and ends at zero with a solid DON'T WALK.
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 55
When approaching a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon that has no light illuminated, what should you do?
Go, if the intersection is clear.
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 55
What does a yellow flashing light on a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon indicate?
A pedestrian pushed the button; slow down so you can stop if the light changes.
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 55
What should you do when a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon shows a steady yellow light?
Prepare to stop.
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 55
What does a steady red light on a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon require you to do?
Stop for the pedestrian in the crosswalk.
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 55
What should a driver do when a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon shows a flashing red light?
Proceed with caution; if no pedestrian is present and the intersection is clear, go.
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 55
When must a slow-moving vehicle displaying the slow-moving vehicle emblem be operated on public highways?
Only in daylight, unless equipped with lights/reflectors for night driving
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 89