Idaho Road Signs Guide (2026)

Learn every road sign you'll see on the ID DMV permit test — shapes, colors, and meanings explained.

Updated for March 2026 · Covers all sign categories tested by ID DMV

Sign Shape & Color Quick Reference

On the ID permit test, you must recognize signs by shape and color alone — even without being able to read the text.

STOP
Octagon

Red = Stop

YIELD
Triangle (inverted)

Red = Yield

Diamond

Yellow = Warning

R
Rectangle

White = Regulatory

I-95
Rectangle

Green = Guide / Info

⚠ WORK
Rectangle / Diamond

Orange = Construction

🏫
Pentagon

Yellow-Green = School

H
Rectangle

Blue = Services / Info

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regulatory
STOP
Stop Sign

Come to a complete stop. Yield to all pedestrians and cross traffic before proceeding.

regulatory
YIELD
Yield Sign

Slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic and pedestrians. Stop if necessary.

regulatory
DO NOT ENTER
Do Not Enter

You may not enter this road or lane. Usually marks a one-way road.

regulatory
WRONG WAY
Wrong Way

You are going in the wrong direction. Stop and turn around safely.

regulatory
SPEED LIMIT 25
Speed Limit

The maximum lawful speed on this road. Always obey posted signs.

regulatory
NO LEFT TURN
No Left Turn

Turning left is prohibited at this intersection.

regulatory
NO U-TURN
No U-Turn

Making a U-turn is prohibited here.

regulatory
ONE WAY
One Way

Traffic flows in one direction only. Do not enter from the opposite direction.

regulatory
KEEP RIGHT
Keep Right

Stay to the right side of a median or divider.

regulatory
NO PASSING ZONE
No Passing Zone

Passing other vehicles is not allowed in this area.

warning
⚠ CURVE
Curve Ahead

A sharp curve is ahead. Slow down and stay in your lane.

warning
⚠ MERGE
Merge Ahead

Lanes are merging. Adjust speed and position to allow safe merging.

warning
⚠ XING
Pedestrian Crossing

Pedestrians may be crossing. Slow down and be prepared to stop.

warning
⚠ R/R
Railroad Crossing

A railroad track crosses the road. Stop if lights flash or gate is down.

warning
⚠ BUMP
Speed Bump

A speed bump is ahead. Slow down to avoid vehicle damage.

warning
⚠ SLIPPERY
Slippery When Wet

Road becomes slippery when wet. Reduce speed in rain or ice.

warning
⚠ DEER
Animal Crossing

Wild animals may be crossing. Watch out — especially at dawn and dusk.

warning
⚠ DIVIDED
Divided Highway Begins

The road ahead is divided by a median. Keep right.

guide
EXIT 14
Exit Sign

Indicates a highway exit ramp and its number.

guide
→ CITY
Destination Sign

Shows the direction to a city or destination.

guide
← MERGE
Lane Control

Tells drivers which lanes go to which destinations.

guide
GAS ⛽
Services Sign

Blue signs indicate nearby services: gas, food, lodging, hospitals.

guide
HISTORIC SITE
Recreation Sign

Brown signs indicate parks, recreational areas, or historic sites.

school
🏫 SCHOOL
School Zone

A school is nearby. Slow to the posted speed limit when children are present.

school
🚸 XING
School Crossing

Children may be crossing. Stop for a crossing guard's signal.

construction
⚠ WORKERS
Road Work Ahead

Workers are present on or near the road. Slow down and be alert.

construction
DETOUR
Detour Sign

The regular route is closed. Follow detour signs to an alternate route.

construction
LANE CLOSED
Lane Closed

A lane ahead is closed due to construction. Merge safely.

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