Maine road sign library
Every sign, signal and marking the Maine driver manual shows or names, with its meaning in the manual's words and its page.
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Regulatory signs - Maine
SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT 15 WHEN FLASHING
A 5-sided sign means you are in a school zone and must slow to 15 mph ... when school speed limit signs are flashing during school opening or closing hours. (8-3)
Manual page 8-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8-3)
No Left Turn
Some signs have a red circle with a red slash across the symbol. This means you cannot do certain things.
Manual page 6-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-6)
No Right Turn
Some signs have a red circle with a red slash across the symbol. This means you cannot do certain things.
Manual page 6-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-6)
No U-Turn
Some signs have a red circle with a red slash across the symbol. This means you cannot do certain things.
Manual page 6-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-6)
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Warning signs - Maine
Intersection Ahead
There is an intersection ahead. (8-10, item 9)
Manual page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
Side Road Ahead
The manual does not state it
Manual page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
T-Intersection Ahead
The manual does not state it
Manual page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
NO PASSING ZONE
You may not pass where a yellow pennant NO PASSING ZONE sign appears on the left of the road (7-8)
Manual page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
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Work zone signs - Maine
Flashing Arrow Panel
Flashing Arrow Panels: Large flashing or sequencing arrow panels may be utilized if a lane ahead is closed. Prepare to slow down and move into the lane indicated.
Manual page 11-2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11-2)
Flagger Ahead
Work Zone Signs ... warn you of work zones and people working on or near the road. (6-5) Be patient and always obey the signals of a flagger. (11-3)
Manual page 6-5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-5)
Workers Ahead
Work Zone Signs - Are orange diamond or rectangular shaped signs with black letters or symbols. These signs warn you of work zones and people working on or near the road. The warnings include workers ahead, reduced speed, detours, slow moving road machinery or surface changes.
Manual page 6-5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-5)
ROAD CONSTRUCTION 500 FT
Work Zone Signs - Are orange diamond or rectangular shaped signs with black letters or symbols. These signs warn you of work zones and people working on or near the road. The warnings include workers ahead, reduced speed, detours, slow moving road machinery or surface changes.
Manual page 6-5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-5)
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Guide, railroad and other signs - Maine
Railroad Flashing Red Lights
Sometimes flashing red lights mark a railroad crossing. Sometimes those crossings have gates or barriers. (6-3) If red lights are flashing, stop. Do not drive around any railroad crossing gate or barrier. (8-3)
Manual page 6-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-3)
Railroad Advance Warning (RR)
A round yellow warning sign with an "X" symbol and black "RR." The sign cautions you to slow down, look and listen for a train or railroad vehicle. Be prepared to stop.
Manual page 6-5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-5)
RAILROAD CROSSING (Crossbuck)
A white, X-shaped sign with "Railroad Crossing." If a train or railroad vehicle is coming you must stop behind the stop line or before the tracks.
Manual page 6-5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-5)
2 TRACKS Plaque
At crossings with more than one track the number of tracks may be posted. Not all crossings with more than one track have these signs so always look for more than one track, train, or railroad vehicle at each crossing.
Manual page 6-5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-5)
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Traffic signals - Maine
Steady Green Light
GREEN Traffic Light: GO. You may go through with caution if the way is clear of traffic and pedestrians.
Manual page 6-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-3)
Steady Yellow Light
YELLOW Traffic Light: Caution. The light is about to change to red. Begin to slow down. A yellow light clears the intersection before the light turns red.
Manual page 6-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-3)
Steady Red Light
RED Traffic Light: STOP. You must stop before entering the intersection. You must wait behind any stop line or crosswalk until the light turns green. A right turn at a red light is permitted, after stopping, unless posted otherwise. Vehicles making a right turn on red must yield to pedestrians and all vehicle traffic.
Manual page 6-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-3)
Horizontal Traffic Light
If traffic lights are horizontal, the red light is on the left, the yellow light is in the middle and the green light is on the right.
Manual page 6-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-3)
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Pavement markings - Maine
Broken Yellow Center Line
You may pass if there is a broken center line on your side of the road. Pass only if there are no oncoming cars in the passing lanes. (7-8)
Manual page 6-8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-8)
Solid and Broken Yellow Center Lines
You may pass if there is a broken center line on your side of the road. (7-8)
Manual page 6-8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-8)
Double Solid Yellow Center Line
Yellow road markings divide lanes of traffic going in opposite directions. (7-8)
Manual page 6-8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-8)
Solid Yellow Line on Your Side
You should not pass when there is a solid center line on your side of the road.
Manual page 7-8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-8)
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More signs from our practice questions
What does the color of a lighted arrow mean?
The same thing it does in a traffic light
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-3)
What does a red light with a green arrow mean?
Go cautiously in the arrow's direction, yielding to other traffic
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-3)
On special overhead lane use control lights, what does a flashing yellow "X" over a lane mean?
This lane may only be used for a left turn.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
On special overhead lane use control lights, what does a green arrow over a lane mean?
You may use this lane.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
What does a green arrow above a reversible lane mean?
You can use the lane
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-12)
What do warning signs tell you?
That there is danger ahead
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
A yellow diamond-shaped warning sign shows a large black plus symbol (a cross). What does it warn of?
Intersection Ahead
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
A yellow diamond-shaped warning sign shows a thick vertical black line with a shorter bar branching off to the right. What does it warn of?
Side Road Ahead
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
On a regulatory sign, what does a red circle with a red slash across the symbol mean?
You cannot do certain things
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-6)
What do black and white speed limit signs indicate?
The legal speed if conditions are ideal
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-6)
What does a posted speed limit tell you?
You cannot go faster than the speed shown
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 8-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8-7)
What are posted speed limits based on?
Road condition, how far you can see, and what typical traffic is like
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 8-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8-7)
A white square sign shows a black U-shaped turning arrow inside a red circle with a red slash across it. What is its label in the manual?
No U-Turn
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-6)
Which traffic may use a shared center lane marked "Left Turn Only"?
Traffic travelling in either direction
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-7)
What do the shape and color of a route number sign indicate?
The type of roadway
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-7)
A shield-shaped route sign has a red band across the top and a blue field with a white route number below it. What is its label in the manual?
Interstate Route
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-7)
Three lane-use signs hang over a three-lane street, one over each lane. What may cars in the left lane do?
Turn left or go straight
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-11)
Three lane-use signs hang over a three-lane street, one over each lane. What must cars in the center lane do?
Go straight
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-11)
Three lane-use signs hang over a three-lane street, one over each lane. What must cars in the right lane do?
Turn right
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-11)
How are bad curves usually posted?
With yellow diamond shaped signs
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 8-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8-6)
What is the red-edged orange triangle posted on the back of a farm tractor called?
A slow-moving vehicle sign
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 8-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8-10)
What should you do when you see a sign that warns of danger ahead?
Reduce your speed
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 8-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8-10)