Keep Left
Category
Regulatory
Shape
Vertical Rectangle
Color
Black on white
This sign directs you to pass to the left of a median, island, or obstruction ahead. Steer to the left of the divider so you stay on the correct side of the roadway.
Common test question
On the DMV permit test you may be shown this sign and asked “What does this sign mean?” The answer is Keep Left. Recognize it by its vertical rectangle shape and black on white colors — a hallmark of regulatory signs.
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