Warning signs in Missouri
The Missouri Driver Guide shows or names everything on this page: 28 in all, on pages 45–48, 59.
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Pentagon (SCHOOL Shape)
Pentagon = School
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Pennant (NO PASSING ZONE Shape)
Pennant = No Passing Zone
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Diamond (WARNING Shape)
Diamond = Warning
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Stop Ahead
There is a stop sign ahead on the road you are on. Be prepared to stop.
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Signal Ahead
There is a traffic light signal ahead on the road you are on. Be prepared to stop.
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Pedestrian Crossing
Yield to pedestrians walking in the cross-walk. Slow down.
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School Crossing
Slow down. Watch for children crossing the road. Note: This sign is being transitioned to yellow green. This transition will take effect within the next ten years.
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EXIT 30 MPH
The highway exit ramp has a speed advisory.
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Added Lane
Traffic from another road will be entering the road. No merging is necessary because a lane has been added.
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Begin Divided Roadway
The road will soon become two-way traffic divided by a median or barrier.
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End Divided Roadway
Two-way traffic will no longer be divided by a median or barrier.
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Merge
Traffic from another road will be entering the road. Be prepared for vehicles to move into your lane.
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Lane Ends / Merge Left
Two lanes of traffic will soon become one lane of traffic. If you are in the right lane you must merge left, yielding to traffic driving in the left lane.
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Curve
A curve sign is used to warn of a curve where the recommended speed is less than the posted speed limit for the highway.
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Turn
A turn sign is used to warn of a sharp turn or turn where the recommended maximum speed is 30 mph or less.
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Reverse Turn
A reverse turn sign is used to warn of two turns in opposite directions. The second turn may be sharper than the first. Recommended maximum speed is 30mph or less.
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35 MPH Advisory Speed
Curve and turn signs have an advisory speed plate that shows the recommended speed for the curve or turn. Although you may feel comfortable driving at a higher speed in fair weather, you should never do so in rain, snow or icy conditions.
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Large Arrow
May be seen on the outside of a turn. Slow down for sharp change of direction of travel.
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Chevron
May be used at curves and turns to add extra emphasis to slow down.
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Object Marker
Are used to notify drivers of objects in the roadway or very close to the edge of the roadway. This sign emphasizes the need to not stray outside of the marked travel lane.
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SOFT SHOULDER
The shoulder on the side of the road ahead is soft. Do not drive off the pavement.
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Bicycle - Share the Road
Watch for bicycle riders traveling in the same lane as vehicular traffic.
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Slippery When Wet
The road ahead becomes unusually slippery in wet weather. Drive carefully in these conditions.
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Intersection
Another road crosses the road. Watch carefully for traffic crossing your path.
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Side Road Ahead
Another road enters the road from the direction shown on the sign.
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T Intersection Ahead
The road you are traveling does not continue. You must turn either right or left.
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Roundabout Ahead
A roundabout intersection is ahead. Slow down as required by the speed restriction sign and follow the road rules for roundabouts.
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Deer Crossing
Be especially alert and use caution when traveling through areas marked with deer crossing signs.
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