Wrong Way Sign (R5-1a)
The wrong way sign is a rect h and its colour is red. It is a regulatory sign: it states a traffic law you must obey. Ignoring it is a citation, not a judgement call.
At a glance
| Shape | rect h |
|---|---|
| Color | red |
| Category | Regulatory signs |
| MUTCD code | R5-1a |
| Legend | WRONG WAY |
How the test asks about it
- 1.
You are already moving and this sign appears ahead of you. What should you do?
Not quiteCorrect answer: C — Stop, pull over as safely as you can and turn around
This sign means you have already entered against traffic and did not see, or passed, the DO NOT ENTER sign. Stopping and turning around is the only safe response.
Continuing to "the next exit" is exactly wrong here — on a divided road the next exit may be miles away, into oncoming traffic.
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