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Official United States Divided Highway Termination Variant Road Sign

Federal MUTCD Specifications

Standard Code
W6-2a
Sign Category
Warning
Shape
Diamond
Color Scheme
Yellow with Converging Divided Arrows

Warning Road Sign (W6-2a)

Divided Highway Termination Variant Sign Meaning & Driving Rules

A graphic variant emphasizing the convergence of opposing traffic flows back onto a single two-way road.

Required Driver Action & Right-of-Way Protocol

Drop speed to the undivided road speed limit and keep strictly right of the yellow centerline.

Detailed Overview & Purpose

The Divided Highway Termination sign (W6-2a) emphasizes the transition zone where physical medians end and two-way undivided traffic resumes. Watch for centerlines and no-passing markings.

Key Standard & Origin: Engineers install high-intensity retroreflective yellow signs at these transitions due to elevated crash severity.

Where You'll Find This Sign

Installed on expressway termination corridors and arterial transition points.

Common Driver Mistakes to Avoid

Passing slower vehicles just as the divided section terminates.

How This Sign Appears on the DMV Knowledge & Road Test

Featured in two-way road transition exam scenarios.

Legal Penalties and Moving Violations

Improper passing at the end of a divided highway carries moving violation citations.

DMV Knowledge Check

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