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Mississippi road sign library

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

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Regulatory signs - Mississippi

  • STOP

    STOP

    The STOP sign is the only sign with eight sides. It requires you to come to a COMPLETE STOP before entering an intersection. After stopping, you MUST yield to any traffic close enough to be a hazard.

    Manual page 28 · Open this page in the manual

  • YIELD

    YIELD

    The YIELD right-of-way sign is an equilateral triangle. It means you MUST let other vehicles on the roadway have the right-of-way.

    Manual page 28 · Open this page in the manual

  • DO NOT ENTER

    DO NOT ENTER

    The DO NOT ENTER sign might include the words “do not enter,” or it might only include the white bar across the red circle background. Either way, it means you may not enter this lane of travel.

    Manual page 28 · Open this page in the manual

  • WRONG WAY

    WRONG WAY

    The WRONG WAY sign tells you that you are traveling in the opposite direction from the other cars in your lane. You are in danger of causing a head-on collision. You must leave the roadway and turn around as soon as possible.

    Manual page 28 · Open this page in the manual

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Warning signs - Mississippi

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Work zone signs - Mississippi

  • Flagger Ahead

    Flagger Ahead

    These are generally diamond or rectangular shaped or orange with black letters or symbols. These construction, maintenance, or emergency operation signs alert you to work zones ahead and warn you that people are working on or near the roadway. These warnings include workers ahead, reduced speed, detours, slow-moving construction equipment, and poor or suddenly changing surfaces.

    Manual page 33 · Open this page in the manual

  • Workers Ahead

    Workers Ahead

    These are generally diamond or rectangular shaped or orange with black letters or symbols. These construction, maintenance, or emergency operation signs alert you to work zones ahead and warn you that people are working on or near the roadway. These warnings include workers ahead, reduced speed, detours, slow-moving construction equipment, and poor or suddenly changing surfaces.

    Manual page 33 · Open this page in the manual

  • ROAD CONSTRUCTION 500 FT

    ROAD CONSTRUCTION 500 FT

    These are generally diamond or rectangular shaped or orange with black letters or symbols. These construction, maintenance, or emergency operation signs alert you to work zones ahead and warn you that people are working on or near the roadway. These warnings include workers ahead, reduced speed, detours, slow-moving construction equipment, and poor or suddenly changing surfaces.

    Manual page 33 · Open this page in the manual

  • ONE LANE ROAD 1000 FT.

    ONE LANE ROAD 1000 FT.

    These are generally diamond or rectangular shaped or orange with black letters or symbols. These construction, maintenance, or emergency operation signs alert you to work zones ahead and warn you that people are working on or near the roadway. These warnings include workers ahead, reduced speed, detours, slow-moving construction equipment, and poor or suddenly changing surfaces.

    Manual page 33 · Open this page in the manual

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Guide and service signs - Mississippi

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Traffic signals - Mississippi

  • Red Light

    Red Light

    A SOLID RED LIGHT means you must make a complete stop and remain stopped until the light turns green. EXCEPTION: You may turn right while the light is red. But first, you must STOP COMPLETELY and yield to other traffic and pedestrians. You may NOT turn on red if a sign prohibits you. Before turning right on red you MUST first stop completely: Only yielding before turning is not enough and is illegal.

    Manual page 37 · Open this page in the manual

  • Yellow Light

    Yellow Light

    A SOLID YELLOW LIGHT means the light will soon turn red. Slow down and prepare to stop. If a green light turns yellow as you are approaching, slow down and prepare to stop.

    Manual page 37 · Open this page in the manual

  • Green Light

    Green Light

    A SOLID GREEN LIGHT means you may go if it is safe to do so. You must yield to any pedestrians and to any traffic already in the intersection. EXCEPTION: If you are turning left, the solid green light means you must YIELD TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.

    Manual page 37 · Open this page in the manual

  • Flashing Yellow Arrow

    Flashing Yellow Arrow

    A YELLOW FLASHING ARROW means you may turn in the direction of the arrow if you are in the proper lane. You must YIELD TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. Oncoming traffic will have a green light when your turn arrow is flashing, so you do NOT have a protected turn.

    Manual page 37 · Open this page in the manual

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Pavement markings - Mississippi

  • Broken Yellow Line

    Broken Yellow Line

    A broken yellow line separates traffic lanes that move in the opposite directions. Crossing into the oncoming lane is permissible ONLY for passing and only when it is safe to pass.

    Manual page 25 · Open this page in the manual

  • Broken White Line

    Broken White Line

    A broken white line means travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line. A vehicle may cross the line to change lanes when it is safe to do so.

    Manual page 25 · Open this page in the manual

  • Solid Yellow Line with Broken Yellow Line

    Solid Yellow Line with Broken Yellow Line

    A broken yellow line next to a solid yellow line separates traffic lanes that move in opposite directions. If the broken line is closest to your lane, you may pass with caution. If the solid line is closest to your lane, passing is forbidden.

    Manual page 25 · Open this page in the manual

  • Single Solid White Line

    Single Solid White Line

    A single, solid white line means travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line. Crossing a single white line is discouraged.

    Manual page 25 · Open this page in the manual

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Railroad crossings and other signs - Mississippi

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More signs from our practice questions

  • A plain red sign panel with a white border.

    What does the color red on a traffic device mean?

    Stop

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 27 · Open this page in the manual

  • A blank green sign panel with a white border

    Which meaning belongs to the color green on a sign?

    Directional guidance and permitted movement

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 27 · Open this page in the manual

  • A plain yellow rectangular sign panel with a black border.

    Which meaning belongs to the color yellow on a sign?

    General warning

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 27 · Open this page in the manual

  • A blank blue sign panel with a white border

    Which meaning belongs to the color blue on a sign?

    Motorist services guidance

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 27 · Open this page in the manual

  • A blank orange sign panel with a black border

    Which meaning belongs to the color orange on a sign?

    Construction or maintenance warning

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 27 · Open this page in the manual

  • A blank brown sign panel with a white border

    Which meaning belongs to the color brown on a sign?

    Public recreation and scenic guidance

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 27 · Open this page in the manual

  • A blank yellow five-sided sign with a black border, on a post

    A sign is shaped like a pentagon (five sides, like a house). What is this shape used for?

    School crossing signs and warning of school zones ahead

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 27 · Open this page in the manual

  • Top view of a side street meeting a four-lane road with two lanes each way and a double yellow center line: a blue car waits at the STOP sign, and four cars drive along the four-lane road, two each way.

    After you stop at a STOP sign, what must you do?

    Yield to any traffic close enough to be a hazard

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 28 · 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.

    A red circle with a white bar across it, with or without the words "do not enter," is a DO NOT ENTER sign. What does it mean?

    You may not enter this lane of travel

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 28 · 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 sign shows a U-shaped arrow inside a red circle with a red slash across it. Where may you not turn around?

    In an intersection, the center of a street, or a median

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 28 · Open this page in the manual

  • A white sign reading NO TURN ON RED

    A "NO TURN ON RED" sign is posted at an intersection. What does it mean?

    Right turns are never allowed while the traffic signal is red

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 28 · Open this page in the manual

  • A black and white ONE WAY sign

    A black horizontal rectangular sign shows the words ONE WAY and an arrow. What does it mean?

    You may only travel in the direction of the arrow

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 29 · Open this page in the manual

  • A white and black speed limit sign

    A white vertical rectangular sign shows the words SPEED LIMIT and a number. What does it indicate?

    The maximum speed allowed under ideal driving conditions

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 29 · 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 warn you about?

    An intersection (crossroads) ahead

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 30 · Open this page in the manual

  • A yellow diamond sign with a black arrow that bends gently to the left.

    A yellow diamond-shaped sign shows a black arrow that bends gently to the left. What does it warn you about?

    A curve (left) ahead

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 31 · Open this page in the manual

  • A yellow-green five-sided sign showing two children walking above two crosswalk lines.

    According to the manual, where is a school crossing sign sometimes located?

    Several blocks from the school

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 31 · Open this page in the manual

    What does a school crossing sign warn you about?

    Children must cross the street on their way to and from school

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 31 · Open this page in the manual

  • Overhead green guide signs above a three-lane freeway, with downward arrows over the lanes and a yellow EXIT ONLY panel over the right lane

    If you are traveling in a lane marked with a yellow EXIT ONLY sign with a downward arrow, what must you do?

    Continue onto the exit

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 31 · Open this page in the manual

  • A yellow rectangular sign with black letters reading CROSS TRAFFIC DOES NOT STOP.

    What does a yellow sign reading CROSS TRAFFIC DOES NOT STOP tell you about the intersection?

    Although you must stop, it is not a four-way stop

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 31 · Open this page in the manual

    A CROSS TRAFFIC DOES NOT STOP sign often accompanies which other sign at an intersection?

    A STOP sign

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 31 · Open this page in the manual

  • A shield-shaped route marker with a red band across the top, left blank, and a blue lower part with the white number 55.

    A blue and red shield-shaped route marker shows the number 55. What type of route does it mark?

    An Interstate Route (Interstate Highway)

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 32 · Open this page in the manual

  • Three small white rectangular plaques with black borders on posts, reading BUSINESS, NORTH and DETOUR.

    What does the manual call the small signs reading BUSINESS, NORTH or DETOUR that appear with route markers?

    Auxiliary markers

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 32 · Open this page in the manual

  • A green rectangular sign with a white border and two rows of white text: an arrow pointing left beside ROCHESTER 55, and LOCKPORT 10 beside an arrow pointing right.

    What do destination, direction and distance markers indicate?

    Travel distance to towns and cities

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 32 · Open this page in the manual

  • A railroad crossing signal with a white crossbuck, two round red lamps that are not lit, and its striped gate arm raised straight up.

    At a railroad crossing with gates and flashing lights, when must you stop?

    When the lights begin to flash, before the gates lower

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 35 · Open this page in the manual

  • A green left-turn arrow lit on one signal head while the head beside it shows red

    What does a green arrow mean?

    You may turn in the direction of the arrow if you are in the proper lane

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 37 · Open this page in the manual

  • A traffic signal head on a pole with three left-pointing arrow lights, the top two unlit and the bottom one lit green.

    When your turn arrow is green, what kind of light does oncoming traffic have?

    A red light

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 37 · Open this page in the manual

  • A steady yellow arrow traffic signal

    A solid yellow arrow is the same as what?

    A solid yellow light

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 37 · Open this page in the manual

    In a lane for going straight or turning left, a yellow arrow is lit. What is the signal doing?

    Changing from a green arrow to an unprotected turn or a red light

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 38 · Open this page in the manual

  • A lane-control signal showing a red X

    When lane-control signals are in use over the lanes, in which lane may you travel?

    Only in a lane marked by a green light

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 40 · Open this page in the manual