Warning signs in Montana
The Montana Driver Manual shows or names everything on this page: 41 in all, on pages 22, 25–26.
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Railroad Warning Shape (Circle)
The manual does not state it
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Warning Shape (Pentagon)
The manual does not state it
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Crossroad
A four-way intersection is ahead. Be alert for cross traffic entering the roadway.
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Winding Road
The road ahead is winding with a series of turns or curves.
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T Intersection
You cannot go straight ahead. Road turns to both right and left.
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Side Road (Angled)
There is a side road ahead that enters the highway at an angle.
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Side Road
There is a side road ahead that enters the highway ahead from the right.
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Sharp Right Turn
There is a sharp turn to the right in the road ahead.
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Sharp Left and Right Turn
The road ahead turns sharply to the left, then right.
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Right and Left Curves
The road ahead curves to the right and then the left.
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Narrow Bridge (Symbol)
The bridge ahead is narrower than the road you are on. However, there is room to meet and pass.
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SCHOOL
There is a school ahead. Slow down and watch for children at all times.
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LOOSE GRAVEL
The highway ahead is covered with loose gravel.
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ONE LANE BRIDGE
There is not room on the bridge to meet or pass another car or truck.
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RANGE CATTLE
Where there are no fences, cattle and horses may be on the highway.
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ROAD NARROWS
The road ahead is not as wide as the road you're on; however, there is room to meet and pass.
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ICY ROAD
This sign is used whenever the road is icy and dangerous.
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NARROW BRIDGE
The bridge ahead may be too narrow to meet or pass a truck. You must be careful.
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SCHOOL BUS STOP AHEAD
This sign warns you that there is a school bus stop ahead. Begin slowing now.
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Stop Ahead (Symbol)
There is a stop sign ahead. Begin slowing now.
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STOP AHEAD
There is a stop sign ahead. Begin slowing now.
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Right Curve with Advisory Speed
There is a right curve ahead. A suggested safe speed for the curve may appear just below the sign.
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School Crossing Ahead (Yellow-Green)
You are approaching a school crossing. Slow down and watch for children at all times.
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SCHOOL CROSSING AHEAD
You are approaching a school crossing. Slow down and watch for children at all times.
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School Crossing (Crosswalk Lines)
School children cross the roadway at this point. You must stop if pedestrians are waiting to cross.
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SCHOOL CROSSING
School children cross the roadway at this point. You must stop if pedestrians are waiting to cross.
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Pedestrian Crossing (Symbol)
Be alert for people crossing your path. Slow down and be prepared to stop.
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PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
Be alert for people crossing your path. Slow down and be prepared to stop.
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Low Clearance 13′-6″
The overpass has a low clearance. Do not proceed if your vehicle is too tall to pass under.
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LOW CLEARANCE 12ft 6in
The overpass has a low clearance. Do not proceed if your vehicle is too tall to pass under.
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Hill (Truck Symbol)
A steep grade is ahead. Check your brakes. You may need to shift into a lower gear.
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HILL
A steep grade is ahead. Check your brakes. You may need to shift into a lower gear.
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Divided Highway Begins (Symbol)
A median or divider ahead splits the highway into two separate roadways, and each roadway is one-way. Keep to the right.
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DIVIDED HIGHWAY BEGINS
A median or divider ahead splits the highway into two separate roadways, and each roadway is one-way. Keep to the right.
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Divided Highway Ends (Symbol)
The highway ahead becomes a single roadway with traffic going in both directions. Keep to the right.
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DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS
The highway ahead becomes a single roadway with traffic going in both directions. Keep to the right.
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Deer Crossing (Symbol)
Deer often cross the highway in this area. Be alert. Slow down if you see a deer.
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DEER CROSSING
Deer often cross the highway in this area. Be alert. Slow down if you see a deer.
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Cattle Crossing (Symbol)
A highway quite often splits a farm. This sign indicates a point where the stock is driven from one area to another.
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STOCK CROSSING
A highway quite often splits a farm. This sign indicates a point where the stock is driven from one area to another.
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Slippery When Wet (Symbol)
Pavement is unusually slick when wet. Reduce your speed; do not brake hard or change directions suddenly. Increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
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