Warning signs in Kentucky
The Kentucky Driver Manual shows or names everything on this page: 41 in all, on pages 36, 41, 44, 50, 59, 66.
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Cross Road Ahead
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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Side Road Ahead
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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T-Intersection Ahead
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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Y-Intersection Ahead
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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Reverse Curve
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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Right Curve
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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Divided Highway Begins
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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Divided Highway Ends
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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Lane Ends
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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Merging Traffic
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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Added Lane
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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Traffic Signal Ahead
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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Stop Sign Ahead
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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Sharp Curve Ahead
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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Advisory Speed Around Curve
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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School Crossing
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped. Some warning signs may be fluorescent yellow, such as school zones, school crossing, and pedestrian crossing.
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Pedestrian Crossing
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped. Some warning signs may be fluorescent yellow, such as school zones, school crossing, and pedestrian crossing.
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Share the Road with Bicycles
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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Bicycle Crossing
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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Slippery When Wet
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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Cattle Crossing
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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Traffic Pass on Both Sides
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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Low Clearance
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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No Passing Zone
Signs are also used to tell you when passing is legal or illegal. Kentucky law requires that a pass be completed before reaching the beginning of a “no passing zone”, and that a pass be completed before coming within two hundred (200) feet of an oncoming vehicle.
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School Zone
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped. Some warning signs may be fluorescent yellow, such as school zones, school crossing, and pedestrian crossing.
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Right Turn
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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Reverse Turn
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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Winding Road
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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Two-Way Traffic
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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Hill
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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Side Road (Angled)
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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Yield Ahead
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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PAVEMENT ENDS
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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SOFT SHOULDER
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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NARROW BRIDGE
These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, and alert the driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs may also alert the driver to a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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Circular Intersection Ahead
A sign, like the one shown, warns of a roundabout or traffic circle.
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TURN AROUND DON'T DROWN
Flooded roadways – Do not drive through large bodies of standing water on a road. If you see a flooded roadway, find another route to get to your destination.
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Children at Play
Be careful in playground and residential areas where children could run out from between parked vehicles. It is a good idea to drive slower than the speed limit in these areas and be prepared to stop quickly.
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Farm Machinery
Watch for tractors, combines, and other farm equipment moving across the road and traveling on state highways in rural areas. Pass with caution and remember that the operator of the farm machinery cannot hear approaching vehicles.
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Horse-Drawn Vehicle
Warning signs will be posted in areas where you are likely to find animal-drawn vehicles and horseback riders, so be alert.
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Horse and Rider
Warning signs will be posted in areas where you are likely to find animal-drawn vehicles and horseback riders, so be alert.
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