Two-Way Traffic Sign
The two-way traffic sign warns drivers that they are leaving a one-way road and entering a section where traffic travels in both directions. Drivers must adjust their position to the right lane.
Last updated: April 4, 2026
The two-way traffic sign is placed at points where a one-way section transitions back to two-way traffic, or where drivers approaching from a divided section merge onto a road with opposing lanes. The sign is a reminder to move to the right side of the road and anticipate oncoming traffic from the opposite direction.
Quick Facts
Type
Regulatory Sign
Shape
Rectangular
Colours
White background with two opposing black arrows
In this guide
What does the Two-Way Traffic Sign mean?
The two-way traffic sign is placed at points where a one-way section transitions back to two-way traffic, or where drivers approaching from a divided section merge onto a road with opposing lanes. The sign is a reminder to move to the right side of the road and anticipate oncoming traffic from the opposite direction.
What to do when you see it
Immediately after seeing this sign, move to the right side of the road and stay in the correct lane. Oncoming vehicles will now be approaching from ahead. Increase your attention for oncoming traffic, do not straddle the centre line, and use headlights in low-visibility conditions.
Where you'll see it in Ontario
Two-way traffic signs appear at the end of one-way sections, at parking lot exits that feed into two-way roads, on divided roads that merge into a two-lane undivided section, and at the exit of certain ferry terminals or bridge approaches.
G1 test relevance
This sign appears occasionally in G1 test scenarios involving transitions between one-way and two-way sections. Candidates should understand that this sign is a warning about the upcoming change, not a regulatory command to stop.
Common mistakes drivers make
Continuing to drive in the centre of the road after a one-way section ends is a common and dangerous error. Drivers accustomed to having the full road width on a one-way street sometimes fail to move right promptly when encountering two-way traffic again.
Related Signs
One Way Sign
The one way sign indicates that traffic on that road travels in only one direction. All vehicles must travel in the direction shown by the arrow, and driving against the arrow is illegal.
Learn moreKeep Right Sign
The keep right sign instructs drivers to stay to the right side of a traffic island, obstruction, or divided road median. It directs traffic flow at road splits and median openings.
Learn moreDivided Highway Ends Sign
The divided highway ends sign warns that the median or barrier separating opposing traffic is about to end. Drivers must prepare for oncoming traffic in the opposite lanes and reduce speed if transitioning from a higher-speed divided road.
Learn moreWrong Way Sign
The wrong way sign is a red rectangular sign that tells drivers they are travelling in the wrong direction on a road. It is typically posted past the do not enter sign to give a second warning to drivers who have entered against the flow of traffic.
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