DMV Permit · Warning Signs

A yellow diamond sign shows a T with the vertical bar stopping at the horizontal bar. What does this sign warn drivers about?

Correct answer

T-intersection ahead — the road you are on ends; you must turn right or left; you cannot continue straight; this warning appears before a T-intersection so drivers can prepare to turn

A The road splits into two lanes
B T-intersection ahead — the road you are on ends; you must turn right or left; you cannot continue straight; this warning appears before a T-intersection so drivers can prepare to turn
C A Y-intersection is ahead
D A merge is required

Why this is the answer

T-INTERSECTION WARNING SIGN: The T-symbol clearly represents the road geometry — the road you're on (vertical bar) ends at the cross road (horizontal bar). You CANNOT go straight. DRIVER RESPONSE: Begin slowing; prepare to turn; check traffic on the cross road; apply right-of-way rules for turns at the intersection (yield to cross-road traffic); COMPARE: Y-INTERSECTION sign: shows a Y shape — the road forks into two branches; CROSSROADS sign: 4-pointed cross — indicates an intersection with roads going in all four directions; SIDE ROAD SIGN: Main road continues; smaller road joins from the side; These intersection warning signs help drivers anticipate road geometry before it becomes visible, preventing last-minute reactions.

Source: DMV Road Signs — T-Intersection Warning Sign

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