Warning and work zone signs in Michigan
The What Every Driver Must Know shows or names everything on this page: 32 in all, on pages 43, 55, 59, 65.
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Warning signs
BRIDGE ICES BEFORE ROAD
[p44: "Bridge Ices Before Road. Cautions that a bridge can be icy, even if roads are clear."]
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SCHOOL sign (children walking)
[p44: "School Children Present. School children are in the area. Drive carefully and obey directions given by a school crossing guard."] [p42 color list: "Fluorescent yellow-green: School, pedestrian or bicycle caution"]
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SCHOOL CROSSING (with arrow plaque)
[p44: "School Crossing. A school crossing for children is ahead. Drive carefully and obey directions given by a school crossing guard."]
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SLOW-MOVING VEHICLE emblem
[p44: "Slow-Moving Vehicle. The orange triangle is mounted on the back of vehicles that do not move faster than 25 mph, such as Amish buggies, farm combines, and other large agricultural and industrial vehicles. Drive with caution around them."] [p54 Slow-moving vehicles: "A slow-moving vehicle will have an orange triangle mounted on the back to warn motorists of the vehicle’s limited speed. Do not get impatient if behind a slow-moving vehicle."]
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ROAD TURNS LEFT
[p45: "Road Turns Left. The road turns or curves sharply to the left."]
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REVERSE TURN (road curves ahead)
[p45: "Road Curves Ahead. The road curves sharply to the left and then to the right."]
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WINDING ROAD with 35 MPH plate
[p45: "Winding Curve Ahead, Limit Speed. A winding curve is ahead; limit your speed to 35 mph."]
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WATCH FOR BICYCLISTS
[p45: "Watch for Bicyclists. Bicyclists may be in the area; drive carefully."]
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WATCH FOR PEDESTRIANS
[p45: "Watch for Pedestrians. Pedestrians may be in the area, drive carefully."]
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OBSTACLE IN ROADWAY
[p45: "Obstacle in Roadway. A traffic island or obstruction is ahead. Drive to either side."]
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MAXIMUM HEIGHT 12'-6"
[p45: "Maximum Height Allowed. The maximum clearance under a bridge or other structure is 12 feet, 6 inches."]
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EXIT 25 MPH
[p45: "Exit 25 mph. The speed to exit should not exceed 25 mph."]
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NO PASSING ZONE
[p45: "No Passing Zone. Located on the left side of the roadway, this yellow pennant cautions you to refrain from passing because conditions make passing hazardous."] [p32: "Don’t pass when: ... “Do Not Pass” or “No Passing Zone” signs are posted."]
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INTERSECTION AHEAD
[p45: "Intersection Ahead. A road intersects your road; watch for cross traffic."]
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SIDE ROAD AHEAD
[p45: "Side Road Ahead. A side road intersects with your road from the right; watch for traffic."]
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ROUNDABOUT AHEAD
[p45: "Roundabout Ahead. A roundabout is ahead."]
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STOP AHEAD
[p45: "Stop Ahead. A stop sign is posted ahead."]
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YIELD AHEAD
[p45: "Yield Ahead. A yield sign is posted ahead."]
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MERGING TRAFFIC
[p45: "Merging Traffic. Traffic merges from the right."]
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LANE ENDS, MERGE LEFT
[p45: "Lane Ends Merge Left. The right lane is ending; merge left. Yield right of way to traffic in the left lane."]
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DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS
[p45: "Divided Highway Ends. The divided highway is ending and will turn into two lanes of traffic."]
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TWO-WAY TRAFFIC
[p45: "Two-Way Traffic. Two-way traffic begins; keep to the right."]
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HILL (steep grade)
[p45: "Hill. A steep downslope is ahead. All vehicles, especially large trucks, should take precautions to make sure their brakes are working properly and gear down if necessary."]
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SLIPPERY WHEN WET
[p45: "Slippery When Wet. Road conditions become slippery in bad weather; drive carefully."]
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RIGHT LANE ENDS (500 FT)
[p45: "Right Lane Ends. The right lane is ending in 500 feet; prepare to merge left."]
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BICYCLISTS AND PEDESTRIANS
[p45: "Bicyclists and Pedestrians. A bicycle and pedestrian crossing is near; drive carefully."]
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Pedestrian crossing sign with arrow plaque
Mid-block crosswalks provide pedestrians with safe crossing along roadways at places other than intersections.
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DEER CROSSING
Watch for deer crossing signs.
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Work zone signs
INCIDENT AHEAD (pink lane-reduction diamond)
[p44: "Incident Ahead. An emergency or other unplanned event has disrupted traffic. These warning and guide signs will assist you in driving around or through the affected area."] [p42 color list: "Fluorescent pink: Incident, emergency, or unplanned event"]
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ROAD WORK AHEAD
[p45: "Road Work Ahead. This orange sign indicates that construction or maintenance crews are working in the area; drive with care."] [p26 Construction zones: "Warning signs in construction, maintenance or other designated work areas are diamond-shaped with black lettering on an orange or yellow background."]
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BE PREPARED TO STOP
The manual does not state it
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DETOUR arrow
The manual does not state it
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