ThinkabaraDivided Highway Begins sign
Warning signs · MUTCD W6-1
What it means
The road ahead becomes divided by a median.
How to recognize it
Yellow diamond with the road splitting around an island.
What drivers do
Keep to the right of the median. Traffic going the other way will be on the other side.
Check yourself
What does this sign show?
Learning summary, not legal advice. Traffic laws vary by state — check your state driver's handbook. Drawing: our own illustration of the standard MUTCD design.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Divided Highway Begins sign mean?
The road ahead becomes divided by a median.
What should a driver do at a Divided Highway Begins sign?
Keep to the right of the median. Traffic going the other way will be on the other side.
What does the Divided Highway Begins sign look like?
Yellow diamond with the road splitting around an island. It is a warning sign (yellow). MUTCD code W6-1.