Texas Car / Permit practice question · Road Signs
What should you understand when you see a yellow diamond-shaped sign showing the road narrowing on both sides?
Answer choices
- The roadway becomes narrower ahead.— Correct answer
- There is a bump or raised surface in the road ahead.
- A railroad crossing is ahead; slow down and be ready to stop for trains.
- Traffic merges from the side ahead; adjust speed to allow vehicles to merge.
Why this is the answer
A narrowing-pavement sign tells you the pavement narrows ahead, so slow down and proceed with caution. It is separate from the warning for a bridge that is narrower than the road, which also asks you to slow down. It does not mean a railroad crossing, a bump, or merging traffic, which each have their own warnings.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Traffic Signs
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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