Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road SignsEasy
You are driving on a Florida roadway and approach an intersection. You see a rectangular white sign with the words 'DO NOT ENTER' in black lettering, along with a red circle containing a white horizontal bar. What does this sign indicate?
- AYou are allowed to turn right on red after stopping.
- BYou are about to enter a roadway where traffic is moving in the opposite direction.
- CYou should prepare to stop, as a traffic signal is ahead.
- DYou must yield to oncoming traffic before proceeding.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. You are about to enter a roadway where traffic is moving in the opposite direction.
The 'DO NOT ENTER' sign, often accompanied by a red circle with a white horizontal bar, is a regulatory sign indicating that entry into that particular roadway or lane is prohibited because it is one-way in the opposite direction.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This describes a right-on-red rule, which is not indicated by a 'DO NOT ENTER' sign.
- C. This describes an advance warning for a traffic light, not a 'DO NOT ENTER' sign.
- D. This describes a yield sign or a yield situation, not a 'DO NOT ENTER' sign.
DO NOT ENTER Sign
A regulatory sign indicating that entry into a roadway or lane is prohibited, typically because it is a one-way street or ramp in the opposite direction.
- Rectangular white sign with black text 'DO NOT ENTER'.
- Often includes a red circle with a white horizontal bar.
- Used to prevent wrong-way entry onto one-way streets, ramps, or divided highways.
Memory trick: Don't Enter, Don't Go Wrong!