Warning and work zone signs in Ohio
The Ohio Driver Manual shows or names everything on this page: 26 in all, on pages 11–12, 29–30, 38–39.
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Warning signs
ROUNDABOUT AHEAD
Warning Signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead. The signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
Manual page 11
REVERSE CURVE (FIRST CURVE RIGHT)
Warning Signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead. The signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
Manual page 11
STEEP DOWNGRADE
Warning Signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead. The signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
Manual page 11
T INTERSECTION AHEAD
Warning Signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead. The signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
Manual page 11
TWO-WAY TRAFFIC
Warning Signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead. The signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
Manual page 11
ONE LANE BRIDGE
Warning Signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead. The signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
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NO PASSING ZONE
Warning Signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead. The signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
Manual page 11
BICYCLE CROSSING
Warning Signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead. The signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
Manual page 11
LIMITED CLEARANCE 12'-6"
Warning Signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead. The signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
Manual page 11
Y INTERSECTION (ROAD BRANCHES)
Warning Signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead. The signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
Manual page 11
SHARP RIGHT TURN
Warning Signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead. The signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
Manual page 11
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AHEAD
Warning Signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead. The signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped.
Manual page 11
WINDING ROAD
Curves — Before entering a curve, reduce speed to a safe speed that allows you to apply slight and constant acceleration through the curve. Reduce speed more when traction is poor, when following other vehicles, and when you cannot see the end of the curve.
Manual page 30
SLIPPERY WHEN WET
Slippery Roads — Reduce speed at the first sign of rain, snow, sleet, or ice. When the roadway is slippery, your tires do not grip as well.
Manual page 30
WATCH FOR WATER ON ROAD
Flooded Roadways — Do not drive through large bodies of standing water on a road. If you see a flooded roadway, find another route to get to your destination.
Manual page 30
ROADWAY SUBJECT TO FLOODING
Flooded Roadways — Do not drive through large bodies of standing water on a road. If you see a flooded roadway, find another route to get to your destination.
Manual page 30
HIGH WATER
Flooded Roadways — Do not drive through large bodies of standing water on a road. If you see a flooded roadway, find another route to get to your destination.
Manual page 30
FARM TRACTOR CROSSING
Farm Machinery — Watch for tractors, combines, and other farm equipment moving across the road and traveling on state highways in rural areas. Pass with caution and remember that the operator of the farm machinery cannot hear approaching vehicles.
Manual page 38
HORSE AND RIDER
Warning signs will be posted in areas where you are likely to find animal-drawn vehicles and horseback riders, so be alert.
Manual page 38
HORSE-DRAWN VEHICLE USING ROADWAY AHEAD
Warning signs will be posted in areas where you are likely to find animal-drawn vehicles and horseback riders, so be alert.
Manual page 38
SHOULDER DROP-OFF
Uneven surface drop-offs can cause serious crashes. If your vehicle leaves the paved road surface, let off the accelerator, slow down gradually, and when safe to do so, return to the pavement.
Manual page 39
Work zone signs
WORKER DIGGING (WORKERS AHEAD)
Work Zone Signs: These signs generally have a distinctive orange background. Nearing a construction zone, be alert, reduce speed, follow the directions of the signs, and watch for workers and equipment on the roadway/highway.
Manual page 12
FLAGGER AHEAD
Work Zone Signs: These signs generally have a distinctive orange background. Nearing a construction zone, be alert, reduce speed, follow the directions of the signs, and watch for workers and equipment on the roadway/highway.
Manual page 12
ROAD WORK AHEAD
Work Zone Signs: These signs generally have a distinctive orange background. Nearing a construction zone, be alert, reduce speed, follow the directions of the signs, and watch for workers and equipment on the roadway/highway.
Manual page 12
END ROAD WORK
Work Zone signs have an orange background and black letters or symbols. Always reduce your speed in a Work Zone, even if there are no workers.
Manual page 29
CHANNELIZING DRUMS
Barriers, such as drums and cones, keep traffic from entering closed roads or other areas where it is dangerous to drive.
Manual page 12