T Intersection Sign - Meaning

All you need to know about the T-Intersection sign: definition, color, shape, type of sign, what to do and more

T Intersection Sign
Type: warning sign
Color: yellow and black
Shape: diamond-shaped
Location: before T-shaped intersections

What does a T Intersection sign mean?

A T-Intersection sign warns drivers that the road they are traveling on ends ahead. A "T" intersection is a point in which three roads converge. Since the road segment you are on is about to end, you must prepare for a left or right turn: slow down and prepare to stop before turning. A yield sign or a STOP sign will remind you to give the right-of-way.

What type of sign is a T Intersection sign?

A T Intersection sign is a warning sign. It warns drivers about a condition or potential hazard requiring special attention.

What are the colors of a T-Intersection sign?

T-Intersection signs have a yellow backgournd and black graphics.

What shape are T-Intersection signs?

T-Intersection signs are shaped like a diamond, with a black "T" symbol printed in the center.

Where are T Intersection signs placed?

T Intersection warning signs are placed before T-shaped intersections. These are intersections where the road that drivers are traveling on ends, and drivers must either turn left or right.
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T Intersection Sign - What To Do

When you see a T Intersection sign while driving:

• be aware the roadway you are traveling on ends ahead
• prepare for a left or right turn
• slow down and prepare to stop
• turn right or left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
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TEST #1
Question 3 of 36
Negotiating Intersections
3. If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?
After the crosswalk.
On the crosswalk.
Before the stop line.×
Before the crosswalk.
Explanation
If there is no stop line at a red light, you must stop before the crosswalk — it’s always illegal to stop on it.
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