Warning and work zone signs in Nebraska
The Nebraska Driver's Manual shows or names everything on this page: 42 in all, on pages 35, 38–43.
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Warning signs
Diamond: WARNING
These signs warn you of special conditions or hazards ahead. Slow and proceed with caution.
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Pentagon: SCHOOL AND SCHOOL CROSSING
The pentagon (five-sided) shape marks school zones and warns of school children crosswalks.
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Pennant: NO PASSING ZONE
Signs indicate a no passing zone.
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Signal Ahead
Traffic signal is ahead. Be prepared to stop.
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Reduce Speed Ahead
Informs motorists of a reduced speed zone.
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Divided Highway Begins
The traffic lanes ahead are divided by a median or divider and each lane is one-way. Keep to the right.
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Divided Highway Ends
The oncoming traffic lane ahead is no longer divided by median or divider. Keep to the right.
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Two Way Traffic
Roadway or upcoming roadway with traffic moving in opposite directions.
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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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EXIT 25 M.P.H. Advisory Exit Speed
The advisory safe speed for an exit from a freeway or expressway.
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Slippery When Wet
Road surface may be slick when wet. Slow and proceed with caution.
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Lane Ends
The lane ends soon and a merging maneuver will be required. The sign shown is a right lane end sign.
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Low Clearance 12'-6"
The overpass has a low clearance. Do not proceed if the vehicle height exceeds the dimensions indicated.
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Hill
A steep down grade ahead. Check your brakes.
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Deer Crossing
Deer often cross the roadway in this area. Be alert, slow down if you see a deer. Deer may be present along any roadway throughout Nebraska, always be cautious. The sign is only installed in higher deer-vehicle conflict areas of deer crossings. The deer can cross anywhere.
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Horse-Drawn Vehicle
this sign is posted in areas where slow moving, horse-drawn vehicles often cross or share the roadway with motorized vehicles.
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Pedestrian Crossing
Be alert for people crossing the street. Slow down, yield right of way to pedestrians, or stop if necessary.
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School Advance Crossing (AHEAD)
A crosswalk where school children cross the roadway is ahead.
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School Crossing
placed at the location where school children cross the roadway. Obey signs from school crossing guards.
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Bicycle
Be alert for bicyclists crossing the street.
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Reverse Turn
Just ahead, the road turns sharply right, then left. May be shown as left or right
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Reverse Curve
Just ahead, the road curves right, then left. May be shown as left or right.
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Curve
There is a gradual curve to the right ahead. Slow down to the safe speed indicated. May be shown as left or right.
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Advisory Speed Plaque
Supplements a warning (diamond) sign to indicate the advisory speed for the condition.
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Winding Road
The road ahead is winding with a series of turns or curves.
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Crossroad
A four-way intersection is ahead. Be alert for cross traffic.
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"T" Intersection
The roadway ends ahead. You must signal before turning right or left.
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Sideroad
A roadway joins from the right. Be alert for vehicles entering the roadway.
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Roundabout
A roundabout intersection is ahead. Slow down and YIELD at the roundabout. Yield to all vehicles approaching on your left already in the roundabout.
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Traffic Merging From Right
Adjust speed and lane position to allow traffic to merge safely.
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NO PASSING ZONE
A yellow "No Passing Zone" pennant shape sign may be found on the left side of the road at the beginning of a no passing zone.
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Work zone signs
Flashing Arrow Panel
Large flashing or sequencing arrow panels may be used in work zones to guide drivers into certain traffic lanes and to inform them that part of the road ahead is closed.
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DETOUR
These signs are used to notify drivers of unusual conditions in or near work areas. Most signs are diamond shaped. The orange signs with messages in black letters are reserved strictly to identify work zones.
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ROAD WORK AHEAD
These signs are used to notify drivers of unusual conditions in or near work areas. Most signs are diamond shaped. The orange signs with messages in black letters are reserved strictly to identify work zones.
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ROAD WORK 1500 FT
These signs are used to notify drivers of unusual conditions in or near work areas. Most signs are diamond shaped. The orange signs with messages in black letters are reserved strictly to identify work zones.
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Flagger Ahead
Warns drivers of construction or maintenance on the road ahead where a flagger wearing a bright-colored, reflective orange vest is stationed at the site to control traffic. The flagger uses a “STOP/SLOW” paddle to either stop traffic or allow traffic to proceed. When you see the “Flagger” sign, STAY ALERT and be prepared to stop. If you are required to stop-remain stopped until you are directed by the flagger to proceed.
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ONE LANE ROAD 1500 FT
These signs are used to notify drivers of unusual conditions in or near work areas. Most signs are diamond shaped. The orange signs with messages in black letters are reserved strictly to identify work zones.
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ROAD CLOSED 1500 FT
These signs are used to notify drivers of unusual conditions in or near work areas. Most signs are diamond shaped. The orange signs with messages in black letters are reserved strictly to identify work zones.
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Barricade
Barricades, vertical panels, drums and cones are the most commonly used devices to guide drivers safely through the work zone.
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Tubular Marker
Barricades, vertical panels, drums and cones are the most commonly used devices to guide drivers safely through the work zone.
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