Warning signs in Georgia
The Georgia Driver's Manual shows or names everything on this page: 33 in all, on pages 28, 30–32.
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DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS
Diamond shaped signs warn of existing or possible hazards on roadways or adjacent areas. They are yellow with black words indicating the potential hazard, or black symbols visually describing the potential hazard.
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School Crossing
Pentagon shaped signs mean you are approaching a school zone and/or school crossing. When used, they will be erected not less than 150 feet nor more than 700 feet in advance of the school grounds or school crossing. (These signs can sometimes be fluorescent green in color.)
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Sharp Right Turn
Sharp turn to the right.
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Right Curve
Curve to the right.
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Reverse Turn
Sharp turn to the right and then sharp turn to the left.
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Winding Road
Winding road ahead.
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Side Road (Right)
Side road enters highway ahead.
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Side Road at an Angle (Right)
Side road enters highway ahead at an angle.
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Crossroad
Another road crosses the highway ahead.
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T Intersection
The road you are traveling on ends straight ahead. Slow down and prepare to yield or stop before turning right or left.
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NARROW BRIDGE
The bridge ahead allows room for only two lanes of traffic. Approach with caution.
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DIP
There is a dip in the road ahead. Slow down!
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BUMP
There is a bump in the road ahead. Slow down!
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SOFT SHOULDER
Shoulder of the road is soft. Drive on the shoulder only in emergencies.
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Divided Highway Begins
Divided highway begins. Prepare to change lanes or shift lane position.
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Divided Highway Ends
Divided highway ends. Prepare to change lanes or shift lane position.
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Two-Way Traffic
Warning that you are leaving a separated one-way highway and will soon be driving on a two-way highway.
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Low Clearance 12'-6"
Approaching a low underpass. Do not enter if your vehicle or cargo exceeds the maximum height indicated on the sign.
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Steep Hill
Steep hill ahead. Slow down and be ready to shift to lower gear to control speed and protect brakes from damage.
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Signal Ahead
Presence of traffic signals at intersection ahead. Slow down!
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YIELD AHEAD
There is a yield sign ahead. Slow down and prepare to stop if necessary.
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NO PASSING ZONE
This sign is on the left side of the highway and marks the beginning of a no passing zone. Any passing maneuver must be completed before reaching this sign.
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Slippery When Wet
Roadway is slippery when wet. Remember, the first half-hour of rain is most hazardous.
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STOP AHEAD
There is a stop sign ahead. Begin to slow down and be prepared to stop.
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Circular Intersection 25 MPH
These signs may be accompanied by speed advisory plaques that indicate the speed with which you should proceed.
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Sharp Left Turn with 25 Advisory
These signs may be accompanied by speed advisory plaques that indicate the speed with which you should proceed.
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CURVE 25 MPH
These signs may be accompanied by speed advisory plaques that indicate the speed with which you should proceed.
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Merge
Traffic merging from the right. Prepare to allow traffic to safely merge.
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Pedestrian Crossing
These signs alert drivers in advance of areas where animals, people, and vehicles may be crossing.
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Deer Crossing
These signs alert drivers in advance of areas where animals, people, and vehicles may be crossing.
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Pedestrian Crossing with Flashing Beacon
Drivers must stop and stay stopped when pedestrians are in the crosswalk.
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Lane Ends (Right Lane)
Number of lanes reduced ahead.
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Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem
Caution - a vehicle displaying this emblem is a slow-moving vehicle. A slow-moving vehicle is defined as any vehicle moving less than 25 miles per hour. They are required by law to display this emblem.
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