Cross Road sign
A crossroad intersection is ahead, with possible turning or entering traffic.
What to do
Slow down and watch for vehicles entering or crossing from either side.
Ease off the gas and watch both sides for vehicles pulling out or crossing in front of you.
Where it's used
Section 2C.41 allows the Cross Road (W2-1) sign in advance of an intersection to warn that vehicles may turn or enter from both sides. It is a black-on-yellow diamond with a plus-shaped symbol, and should show the general layout of the intersection. It should not be used on approaches already controlled by STOP or YIELD signs or signals; an Advance Street Name plaque may be added to name the crossing road.
Don't confuse it with
- Side Road: Side Road shows a road joining from only one side, while Cross Road shows roads on both sides.
- T-Intersection: T-Intersection means your road ends and you must turn, while at a crossroad you can continue straight.
- Railroad Crossing Ahead: The round yellow railroad sign with an X warns of a train crossing, not a road intersection.
- Type
- Warning signs
- Shape
- Diamond
- Colors
- yellow, black
- MUTCD code
- W2-1
- MUTCD section
- 2C.41
On state permit tests
Our questions for 6 states ask about this sign, including California, Florida, Illinois, New Hampshire and Tennessee.
Test yourself
A yellow warning sign shows a plus sign (+) shape. It means: (California practice test)
- A hospital is ahead
- First aid station
- A crossroad (intersection) is ahead
- A railroad crossing is ahead
Show answer
A crossroad (intersection) is ahead. A crossroad sign warns that another road crosses yours ahead.
A CROSS ROAD warning sign means: (Florida practice test)
- A road crosses the main highway ahead; look left and right for traffic
- The road ends ahead
- There is a railroad crossing ahead
- A hospital is nearby
Show answer
A road crosses the main highway ahead; look left and right for traffic. A road crosses the main highway ahead; look to the left and right for other traffic.
More warning signs
Turn
Curve
Reverse Turn
Reverse Curve
Winding Road
One-Direction Large Arrow
Two-Direction Large Arrow
Chevron AlignmentFrom the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), 11th edition, section 2C.41. Sign image: public domain, source.