Diamond warning signs — Arizona Permit Test

Diamond warning signs on the Arizona permit test — 10 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

Warning signs like this one warn of a possible danger ahead; this one warns of a traffic signal ahead.

A light around a bend or over a hill can turn before you see it. Knowing it is there lets you ease off in time to stop.

This warning sign means two-way traffic: the road ahead carries traffic in both directions.

A road that was one way may soon have cars coming at you. Stay in your own lane and do not pass on the left.

This warning sign marks a bike crossing ahead.

People on bikes may cross or ride into your lane here. They are small and hard to see, so look for them early.

This warning sign means traffic from another road will merge into your lane ahead.

Cars will soon be moving into your lane from the side. Leave them a gap rather than race them for it.

This warning sign marks the start of a divided highway.

A barrier or median is about to split the road. Keep to the right of it, where your side of the road is.

This warning sign marks the end of a divided highway.

The median is about to stop and cars coming the other way will be just beside you. Keep right.

This warning sign means the road is slippery when wet.

Rain lifts oil off the road and the tires can lose their grip. Slow down and brake gently here.

This warning sign marks a four-way intersection ahead.

Cars may come in from the left or the right. Be ready to stop for them.

This warning sign marks a steep grade, a hill, ahead.

Going down a steep hill, a car picks up speed fast and the brakes can overheat. Slow down before the grade.

This warning sign marks a pedestrian crossing ahead.

People on foot may step into the road here. Slow down and be ready to stop for them.

On the test

What does this sign warn you of?

A traffic signal ahead. A light around a bend or over a hill can turn before you see it. Knowing it is there lets you ease off in time to stop. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, p.41: “Yellow, diamond-shaped signs warn of a possible danger ahead.”

How this works

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, published by the Arizona Department of Transportation, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-09-28.