Road Sign 101: Wrong Way Sign

Wrong Way Sign is a common sign on your DMV written test. You will also encounter this sign more often when you get behind the wheel. Follow our guide to learn more about the Wrong Way sign.

What is the Meaning of "Wrong Way Sign”?

A Wrong Way Sign indicates to drivers that they are going the wrong way on an entrance or exit ramp, and the traffic on the roadway ahead will only move in the opposite direction. 

The Wrong Way sign is often attached with a Do Not Enter sign to prevent vehicles continue driving in. 

Type, Colors, and Shape 

The Wrong Way Sign is a rectangular-shaped regulatory sign with red background and the word “Wrong Way” in white at the center of the sign. 

Where is the “Wrong Way Sign” Commonly Placed?

Wrong Way Sign is often installed near the entrance and exit ramps to prevent wrong-way driving. 

Figure 01. Road sign 101: Wrong Way Sign.

What to Do When You See A “Road Closed Sign”?

When seeing a Wrong Way Sign while driving, truck drivers should: 

• Do not go against the sign and move forward
• Turn around and find another way
• If it is impossible to turn around immediately, pull over and stop, and wait until it is safe to return to the road you were on. 

Things to Remember

• Type: regulatory sign
• Shape and colors: rectangle, red and white
• Meaning: traffic on the roadway ahead will only move in the opposite direction.
• Location: Near the entrance and exit ramps
• Note for drivers: do not continue driving forward and turn back. 

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