Wrong Way
Category
Regulatory
Shape
Horizontal Rectangle
Color
Red and white
This sign warns that you are traveling against traffic and heading the wrong direction. Stop safely, do not continue forward, and turn around to get back onto the correct side of the road.
Common test question
On the DMV permit test you may be shown this sign and asked “What does this sign mean?” The answer is Wrong Way. Recognize it by its horizontal rectangle shape and red and white colors — a hallmark of regulatory signs.
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