Two-Way Traffic Sign — Meaning

By DMV Master Editorial Team Updated April 28, 2026 Also: Two-Way Traffic Ahead

Category: Warning
Shape: Diamond
Colors: Yellow, Black
Text: (opposing arrows)
MUTCD Code: W6-3

What does the Two-Way Traffic Sign mean?

The Two-Way Traffic sign is a yellow diamond showing two opposing arrows (one pointing up, one pointing down). It warns drivers that a one-way road is ending and two-way traffic resumes ahead, requiring drivers to stay right and watch for oncoming vehicles.

What to do when you see this sign

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Stay in your right lane
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Watch for oncoming traffic
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Be ready to yield to vehicles entering from cross streets
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Note: passing rules now apply (solid yellow lines, etc.)

Where you'll see it

At the end of one-way streets
After construction zones with temporary one-way traffic
Where divided highways become undivided
After rural detours

Test trap: don't get caught by this

After a long stretch of one-way travel, drivers may forget that they need to stay right and watch the centerline for passing rules. Two-Way Traffic signs are critical reminders.

Practice questions about the Two-Way Traffic Sign

Test your knowledge with real DMV-style questions, each with the correct answer and explanation.

What do double solid yellow lines indicate?

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States that test this sign

The Two-Way Traffic Sign appears in DMV practice tests for 50 states. Click any state to see its full DMV practice page.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to do anything special when I see this sign?

Stay in the right lane and watch for oncoming traffic. The sign is a reminder that two-way passing rules now apply.

Where is this sign typically posted?

At the END of one-way sections — when a one-way street becomes two-way, after construction zones, or where divided highways merge into undivided roads.

Why is this sign needed if drivers can see oncoming traffic?

After miles of one-way travel, drivers can become accustomed to using either lane. The sign reorients them to two-way rules before encountering oncoming vehicles.