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Idaho road sign library

Every sign, signal and marking the Idaho driver manual shows or names, with its meaning in the manual's words and its page.

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Regulatory signs - Idaho

  • STOP

    STOP

    When approaching a stop sign, you must stop at a clearly marked stop line. If no stop line, then stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection. If no crosswalk, then stop at the point nearest the intersecting highway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting highway before entering it.

    Manual page 44 · Open this page in the manual

  • YIELD

    YIELD

    Yield right-of-way. You must slow down and yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians in the intersection you are crossing or highway you are entering. If necessary, stop before crossing the intersection or entering the highway. If pedestrians are in or about to enter the crosswalk, stop until they have crossed the highway, then proceed. Slow down, so that you may safely yield the right-of-way to other vehicles or pedestrians.

    Manual page 44 · Open this page in the manual

  • DO NOT ENTER

    DO NOT ENTER

    You may not enter this section of highway from the direction you are traveling.

    Manual page 45 · Open this page in the manual

  • SPEED LIMIT 50

    SPEED LIMIT 50

    The maximum speed limit on a section of road (under ideal driving conditions).

    Manual page 45 · Open this page in the manual

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Warning and work zone signs - Idaho

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Guide and service signs - Idaho

  • Telephone Symbol

    Telephone Symbol

    Guide signs are either white on green for directional and distance, white on blue for motorist’s services, or white on brown for cultural, historical, or scenic points of interest.

    Manual page 53 · Open this page in the manual

  • Hospital Symbol (H)

    Hospital Symbol (H)

    Guide signs are either white on green for directional and distance, white on blue for motorist’s services, or white on brown for cultural, historical, or scenic points of interest.

    Manual page 53 · Open this page in the manual

  • Tent Camping Symbol

    Tent Camping Symbol

    Guide signs are either white on green for directional and distance, white on blue for motorist’s services, or white on brown for cultural, historical, or scenic points of interest.

    Manual page 53 · Open this page in the manual

  • Trailer Camping Symbol

    Trailer Camping Symbol

    Guide signs are either white on green for directional and distance, white on blue for motorist’s services, or white on brown for cultural, historical, or scenic points of interest.

    Manual page 53 · Open this page in the manual

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Traffic signals - Idaho

  • Red Light

    Red Light

    A steady red circular indication means stop. Come to a complete stop before you reach the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection. You can make a turn on a red light unless posted “no turn on red.”

    Manual page 55 · Open this page in the manual

  • Yellow Light

    Yellow Light

    A yellow light means caution. An amber or yellow circular indication warns that the signal is about to change to red. If you have not entered the intersection and can come to a safe stop, you should do so. If you are already in the intersection, you should continue moving and clear it safely.

    Manual page 55 · Open this page in the manual

  • Green Circular Light

    Green Circular Light

    A green circular indication means “go.” You may proceed forward. If you are in the left-turn lane, you must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians in crosswalks before turning left. You should not enter the intersection unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the intersection for your vehicle to completely pass through the intersection, so you are not blocking the intersection, regardless of a traffic control signal to proceed.

    Manual page 55 · Open this page in the manual

  • Flashing Red Light

    Flashing Red Light

    A flashing red indication means stop. You must come to a complete stop, yield to cross traffic or pedestrians, and then proceed when clear.

    Manual page 55 · Open this page in the manual

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Pavement markings - Idaho

  • A Dashed Yellow Line

    A Dashed Yellow Line

    A dashed yellow line means that vehicles in either lane can cross the line if it is safe to do so.

    Manual page 58 · Open this page in the manual

  • Double Solid Yellow Lines

    Double Solid Yellow Lines

    Two solid yellow lines mean that neither lane of traffic can cross the lines unless they are turning (if it is safe to do so). A driver can cross a double yellow line when turning left into or out of a driveway or entrance to a business. No passing is allowed.

    Manual page 58 · Open this page in the manual

  • A Solid Yellow Line and A Dashed Yellow Line

    A Solid Yellow Line and A Dashed Yellow Line

    One solid yellow line and one dashed yellow line means that only vehicles in the lane with the dashed line ... can cross the lines to pass other vehicles.

    Manual page 58 · Open this page in the manual

  • Shared Lanes (Center Left-Turn Lane)

    Shared Lanes (Center Left-Turn Lane)

    Center lanes are reserved for making left turns (or U-turns when they are permitted) from either direction of travel. Shared center lanes are marked on each side by a solid and yellow dashed lines. You may not travel in the shared turn lanes or interfere with another vehicle preparing to make a turn from the center turn lane.

    Manual page 58 · Open this page in the manual

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Railroad crossings - Idaho

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More signs from our practice questions

  • A car approaching a STOP sign, with a solid white line painted across its lane before a crosswalk where pedestrians are crossing

    A stop sign has a clearly marked stop line. Where must you stop?

    At the clearly marked stop line

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 44 · Open this page in the manual

  • A four-way intersection with a STOP sign and a marked crosswalk but no painted stop line, with a car approaching

    At a stop sign with no stop line but with a crosswalk, where must you stop?

    Before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 44 · Open this page in the manual

  • A red car approaching a STOP sign at an intersection with no stop line or crosswalk painted on the road, with two cars on the cross street

    At a stop sign with no stop line and no crosswalk, where must you stop?

    At the point nearest the intersecting highway where you can see approaching traffic

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 44 · Open this page in the manual

  • A square white sign with a large red circle crossed by a wide horizontal white bar, with the words DO NOT above the bar and ENTER below it in white.

    What does a Do Not Enter sign mean?

    You may not enter this section of highway from the direction you are traveling

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 45 · Open this page in the manual

  • A white square sign showing a red circle with a red diagonal slash over a black arrow that curves back on itself.

    A white sign shows a red circle with a diagonal slash over a black arrow that curves back on itself. What does this sign prohibit?

    A U-turn

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 46 · Open this page in the manual

  • A white ROAD CLOSED sign mounted on an orange-and-white striped barricade

    What does the manual say to do about barriers and signs on a road that is closed to traffic?

    Do not go around or move them to cross over the road

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 46 · Open this page in the manual

    What does a "Road Closed" sign in a work zone mean?

    The work zone cannot be entered, except by authorized personnel

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 47 · Open this page in the manual

  • An orange diamond sign showing a figure holding a flag in an outstretched hand

    An orange diamond-shaped sign shows a figure holding a flag. What should you do?

    Slow down and be prepared to stop for road work ahead

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 47 · Open this page in the manual

  • A yellow diamond warning sign with a plus-shaped cross symbol

    A yellow diamond-shaped sign shows a black plus symbol. What does it tell you?

    Another road crosses yours ahead; watch for cross-traffic

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 49 · Open this page in the manual

  • A yellow diamond sign with a black arrow pointing up and a second curved line joining it from the lower right.

    You are on the main road and see a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a straight arrow and a smaller line joining it from the side. What should you be prepared for?

    Other cars and trucks entering into your lane

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 50 · Open this page in the manual

  • A yellow-green pedestrian crossing sign with a diagonal downward arrow plaque and a pair of rectangular warning lights, both unlit, above a push-button box on the post.

    What may flashing lights on a pedestrian crossing sign indicate?

    A pedestrian is crossing

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 51 · Open this page in the manual

  • A yellow diamond warning sign with a truck on a slope and 8%

    What should you do before going down a hill when you see the Hill warning sign, which shows a truck on a steep slope?

    Check your brakes

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 52 · Open this page in the manual

  • A yellow diamond sign reading SHARE THE ROAD with a bicycle and a car symbol

    Where is the Share the Road sign used?

    On highways where bike lanes are not provided

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 52 · Open this page in the manual

    Where may Share the Road signs be placed?

    Where lanes are narrow or traffic volumes or speeds are high

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 52 · Open this page in the manual

  • A yellow diamond warning sign with a leaping deer symbol

    What does the Animal Crossing warning sign, such as a leaping deer, tell drivers to do?

    Watch for animals crossing the highway

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 53 · Open this page in the manual

  • A blue rectangular sign with a white border, white lettering and a telephone symbol, mounted on a post below a white railroad crossbuck.

    Why is the Emergency Notification System sign posted at or near a railroad crossing?

    It shows how to notify the railroad of an emergency or a malfunction

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 53 · Open this page in the manual

  • A five-section traffic signal: a red circle lit at the top and a yellow left arrow lit below it, with a dark arrow and two dark circles.

    What does the yellow light on a doghouse signal indicate?

    That the protected left turn movement is ending

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 56 · Open this page in the manual

  • A traffic signal housing with all three lamps dark and unlit.

    How should you treat an intersection where the traffic signal is not functioning?

    As a four-way stop

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 56 · Open this page in the manual

  • A signal head hanging from a mast arm on a pole: two red lamps lit side by side above one dark yellow lamp, on a black T-shaped plate with a yellow border.

    What must you do when a pedestrian hybrid beacon shows two solid red lights?

    Stop at the stop line and stay stopped completely

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual

  • A pedestrian hybrid beacon showing flashing red lights

    What must a driver do when the red lights of a pedestrian hybrid beacon flash alternately?

    Stop, yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk, and go when it is clear

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual

  • A yellow diamond sign reading BRIDGE ICES BEFORE ROAD

    Why may ice form sooner and stay longer on bridges and overpasses?

    Their undersides are exposed and they lack ground warmth

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 113 · Open this page in the manual