Two-Way Traffic Sign: The road ahead carries traffic in both directions. — Two-way traffic (US warning sign (MUTCD))

Two-Way Traffic Sign: meaning and what to do

Quick answer:The road ahead carries traffic in both directions. Keep right.

This warning triangle with one arrow up and one down means two-way traffic straight ahead: a one-way road or dual carriageway is ending and oncoming traffic will share the road. Keep to your side and stop any overtaking.

What to do when you see this sign

Keep right.

What kind of sign is it?

US warning sign (MUTCD). US warning signs are usually yellow diamonds. Orange marks temporary work zones and fluorescent yellow-green marks school, pedestrian and bicycle warnings.

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Questions about this sign

How does a two-way stop work?

Only the minor road stops. Cross traffic doesn't, and a plate may say so. Wait for a genuinely safe gap.

What does the two-way traffic sign mean?

Two-way traffic straight ahead: a one-way road or dual carriageway ends and oncoming traffic shares the road. A version with arrows left and right means two-way traffic crosses a one-way road.