Washington Road Signs Practice in Spanish

Significado: Come to a complete stop before the limit line, crosswalk, or intersection.

Tenga en cuenta: Look left, right, and ahead after stopping. Rolling through a stop is still a violation, even when the road looks empty.

Error común: Treating it like a yield sign and slowing without fully stopping.

Significado: Slow down and give right-of-way. Stop only if traffic, pedestrians, or cyclists require it.

Tenga en cuenta: Check the lane you are entering, not just the lane directly in front of you. Be ready to stop before the conflict point.

Error común: Stopping every time when the way is already clear, or entering without checking cross traffic.

Significado: This is the maximum legal speed under ideal conditions.

Tenga en cuenta: The Basic Speed Law can still require you to drive slower in rain, fog, traffic, construction, or poor visibility.

Error común: Treating the posted number as always safe instead of a maximum for good conditions.

Significado: Right turns are not allowed at this location.

Tenga en cuenta: Look for an alternate legal route before the intersection. The restriction may exist because of pedestrians, one-way traffic, or limited visibility.

Error común: Turning right after stopping because the way looks clear.

Significado: Left turns are not allowed at this location.

Tenga en cuenta: Plan to continue straight or make a legal turn later. Do not block traffic while trying to force a turn.

Error común: Assuming the sign only applies during rush hour when no time plate is posted.

Significado: U-turns are not allowed at this location.

Tenga en cuenta: Continue to a place where a U-turn is legal and safe. Watch for one-way streets, traffic signals, and limited sight distance.

Error común: Making a quick U-turn because no car is immediately nearby.

Significado: Traffic in this lane must turn left.

Tenga en cuenta: Get into the correct lane early. If you are in this lane by mistake, do not suddenly cut into another lane.

Error común: Continuing straight from a turn-only lane.

Significado: Vehicles in the right lane must turn right.

Tenga en cuenta: Watch for cyclists and pedestrians before turning. Do not use the lane to pass straight-through traffic.

Error común: Entering the lane to skip traffic, then trying to continue straight.

Significado: This lane is reserved for vehicles meeting the posted carpool or HOV requirement.

Tenga en cuenta: Check the occupancy requirement and posted hours before entering. Enter and exit only where lane markings allow it.

Error común: Using the lane alone because traffic is moving slowly in regular lanes.

Significado: This lane is designated for bicycle travel.

Tenga en cuenta: Check for cyclists before turning across the lane. You may enter a bike lane only when the law allows, such as before a turn.

Error común: Driving in the bike lane as if it were a shoulder or extra traffic lane.

Significado: Passing other vehicles is not allowed here.

Tenga en cuenta: There may be limited sight distance, curves, hills, intersections, or oncoming traffic risk.

Error común: Starting a pass because the center line looks briefly clear.

Significado: Bicyclists may legally use the full travel lane where posted.

Tenga en cuenta: Slow down and wait for a safe, legal passing opportunity with enough clearance.

Error común: Crowding a cyclist because there is no painted bike lane.