Warning Signs
School Crossing sign
Children cross the road at this marked school crossing.
- Shape
- Pentagon
- Color
- Fluorescent yellow-green
- Type
- Warning
What to do
- Slow to the posted school speed, watch both curbs for students stepping into the street, and come to a stop to yield for anyone in the crosswalk.
How to read it
Pentagon. The five-sided, house-shaped sign is used for school zones and school crossings.
Fluorescent yellow-green. Fluorescent yellow-green is used for school, pedestrian and bicycle warnings.
Warning sign. Warning signs tell you about a hazard or a change ahead so you can slow down in time.
Signs follow the national standard (the MUTCD) in every state. Your state handbook is the final word for your test.
Related signs
Signs that look similar or come up together on the test.
Road signs quiz and flashcards
Drill every sign on your phone, along with the rest of your state’s test.
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