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A sign reads 'DO NOT ENTER' in white text on a red rectangle. A driver approaches a one-way road exit. What should they do?

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Correct answer

This is an absolute prohibition — DO NOT ENTER; entering past this sign means driving the wrong way on a one-way road; the driver must find the correct entrance or alternate route

  1. A Only applies to commercial vehicles
  2. B This is an absolute prohibition — DO NOT ENTER; entering past this sign means driving the wrong way on a one-way road; the driver must find the correct entrance or alternate route
  3. C Only applies at night
  4. D Enter slowly and check for traffic

Why this is the answer

Do not enter sign: Red rectangle with 'WRONG WAY' or 'DO NOT ENTER' — one of the most critical regulatory signs.

What it means: The road ahead is a one-way road going away from you; entering means driving against traffic.

Paired with: Wrong Way signs (often further down the road as backup warning to drivers who miss the Do Not Enter sign).

Consequences: Wrong-way driving is one of the most lethal types of traffic incident — head-on collisions at combined speeds.

Driver action: Stop immediately if you've entered by mistake; do not go further; put on hazard lights; back out if safe; find a proper U-turn location; call 911 if needed.

Common cause: Confused highway exits at night or in unfamiliar areas; impaired drivers; DO NOT ENTER signs are always RED because entering represents an immediate danger.

Source: DMV Road Signs — Do Not Enter Sign

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About this topic: Regulatory Signs

Black-on-white rectangular signs and special-shape signs (stop, yield, do-not-enter) all impose rules you must obey. Knowing the shapes lets you recognize them at a glance. This is one of 20 Road Signs questions on regulatory signs, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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