Regulatory signs — Louisiana Permit Test

At this sign you must stop behind the stop line or crosswalk, if one is present.

Stopping behind the line keeps your car out of the crosswalk and out of the way of cross traffic.

You must stop behind the stop line or crosswalk, if one is present.

At this sign you slow down, watch for oncoming traffic, and stop if traffic requires it.

Cars on the other road have the right to go first, so you fit in only when there is room.

Slow down and watch for oncoming traffic.

This sign means no left turn.

A left turn here could cut across busy traffic, so the turn is banned at this spot.

No Left Turn

This sign means no right turn.

Turning right here could put you into danger, like a one-way street or a crowded crosswalk.

No Right Turn

This sign means no U-turn.

Turning around here would block traffic or put you in the path of fast cars.

No U-Turn

This kind of sign shows the maximum legal speed allowed.

The number is the top speed for perfect conditions. Going faster breaks the law.

These black and white signs indicate the maximum legal speed allowed or the minimum legal speed required.

This sign marks where you cannot pass another vehicle.

Here you cannot see far enough ahead to pass safely, so a car could come at you head-on.

Do Not Pass – This sign tells you where you cannot pass another vehicle.

This sign means traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow.

Every car on this street moves the same way, so going the other way means a head-on crash.

One-Way Street – These signs tell you that traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow.

This sign means you cannot enter.

It is posted at places like exit ramps, where going in would put you face to face with traffic.

A square sign with a white horizontal line inside a red circle means you cannot enter.

This sign tells you that your vehicle is moving in the wrong direction.

If you see it, you are headed into oncoming cars. Stop and turn back the safe way.

This sign tells you that your vehicle is moving in the wrong direction.

This sign is required at all public railroad crossings and means you must yield the right of way to a train.

A train cannot stop or swerve for you, so the car must be the one to wait.

This sign is required at all public railroad crossings and means you must yield the right of way to a train.

Where must you stop at this sign?

Behind the stop line or crosswalk. Stopping behind the line keeps your car out of the crosswalk and out of the way of cross traffic. Class D & E Driver's Guide, p.27: “You must stop behind the stop line or crosswalk, if one is present.”