Road Sign 101: Do Not Enter Sign

Road signs and their meanings are part of CDL tests, so recognizing them grants you a great chance to achieve the success of your driving license. One of the typical road signs examined is the Do Not Enter Sign.

Follow our guide to understand better the Do Not Enter Sign.

What is the Meaning of "Do Not Enter Sign”?

A sign that reads "Do Not Enter" indicates that you shouldn't turn into or keep going down the street it is placed on since traffic is moving oppositely.

Do Not Enter signs are frequently placed close to Wrong Way signs. They both convey the same message.

Type, Colors, and Shape

The regulatory sign category of traffic signs includes the Do Not Enter Sign. A Do Not Enter sign has letters and graphics in white and red colors. A Do Not Enter Sign has a red circle in the middle of a square form.

Figure 01. Road Sign 101: Do Not Enter Sign.

Where is the “Do Not Enter Sign” Commonly Placed?

A Do Not Enter Sign may be posted in the following places:

• Off-ramps or exit ramps for freeways.
• One-way roads.
• Roads with just one exit.
• Private roads and restricted regions.

With more driving experience, you'll be better able to predict the signs you could see as you go through particular neighborhoods or on specific roadways. Anticipating and responding to probable risks and driving circumstances before they become a problem can make you a safer driver.

What to Do When You See A “Do Not Enter Sign”?

Drivers should: Whenever they encounter a Do Not Enter Sign:

• Avoid going farther in that way.
• Pay attention to vehicles going the other way.

You run the danger of being involved in an accident with approaching traffic if you ignore a Do Not Enter Sign.

Other Types of “Do Not Enter” Sign

Figure 02. Different types of Do Not Enter Signs.

Things to Remember

• Type: regulatory sign.
• Shape and colors: square, rectangular, circle; red circle in the middle; letters and graphics in white and red.
• Meaning: indicates that you should not turn into or keep going down the street.
• Location: Off-ramps or exit ramps for freeways.; one-way roads; roads with just one exit; private roads and restricted regions.
• Note for drivers: choose an alternate route, drive safely, and avoid going farther in that way.

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