Warning Road Sign (W16-4P)
Advance Street Name Plaque Sign Meaning & Driving Rules
Mounted below warning signs to provide the specific name of the upcoming intersecting street.
Required Driver Action & Right-of-Way Protocol
Use the street name to prepare for your upcoming turn. Position into the turn lane early.
Detailed Overview & Purpose
The Advance Street Name plaque (W16-4P) identifies the specific cross-street connected to an advance warning sign (e.g. 'MAIN ST' below a Signal Ahead sign). This allows drivers to confirm their navigation without slowing down at the intersection.
Key Standard & Origin: Advance street name signs reduce sudden last-second turns by giving drivers early confirmation of their turn location.
Where You'll Find This Sign
Mounted beneath intersection, signal, and roundabout warning signs.
Common Driver Mistakes to Avoid
Braking abruptly at the intersection because you didn't read the advance street name plaque.
How This Sign Appears on the DMV Knowledge & Road Test
Tests advance intersection planning and navigation safety.
Legal Penalties and Moving Violations
Erratic last-second lane changes at intersections carry moving violation points.
When you encounter the official Advance Street Name Plaque (W16-4P) on a roadway, what is your legal duty?
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