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Yellow diamond sign with a black cross symbol

Cross Road sign

W2-1 warns of a crossroad ahead.

MUTCD code W2-1 · Warning sign · Source: MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2C.41

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Yellow diamond sign with a black cross symbol
  • An intersection with a crossroad ahead
  • A hospital or first aid station nearby
  • A railroad crossing just ahead
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An intersection with a crossroad ahead

Watch for vehicles entering from either side, and be ready to slow down.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition, Section 2C.41; Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, Section 3, Roadway and Vehicle Knowledge: Diamond, warning signs (p. 41); Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B, Chapter 3, Traffic Signs and Signals: Diamond Shape - Hazardous Or Unexpected Condition Ahead (p. 36)

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