Keep Right sign
What does it mean?
KEEP RIGHT tells you to pass on the right side of the island, divider or obstruction shown by the symbol. Its curved arrow describes the path around that feature, not a turn onto another street.
What to do when you see it
- Identify the obstruction and keep to its right.
- Stay within the marked travel path.
- Reduce speed if the available space or visibility requires it.
How to recognize it
- Black arrow curving around a solid black obstacle.
- Arrow continues upward after passing on the right.
- White upright rectangle.
On the road
A raised median begins in the middle of the road and carries this symbol. Follow the lane around the median's right side rather than steering left of it.
Don’t confuse it with
One Way sign
ONE WAY establishes the permitted direction along a road; KEEP RIGHT identifies the side of an obstruction to use.
No Right Turn sign
No Right Turn has a red circle and slash and prohibits a turn.
Put the meaning into practice
The related quiz includes this sign and other study questions. State practice can also cover local rules; it is not an official DMV exam.
Common U.S. sign recognition, reviewed October 3, 2026. Actual sign values, additional plaques and local rules can change how you should respond.