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Cautionary / Warning Signs

Signs that alert road users to hazards, road conditions, or situations that require additional care. Select a sign below to learn more about its meaning and how drivers should respond.

Cautionary / Warning road signs

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School Ahead

School Ahead

Learn what a School Ahead sign means and how drivers should respond when approaching an area where children and pedestrians may be present.

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Right Hand Curve

Right Hand Curve

A sign that cautions drivers about a right-hand curve on the road ahead.

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Narrow Road Ahead

Narrow Road Ahead

A sign that cautions drivers that the road ahead is going to become narrow.

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Pedestrian Crossing

Pedestrian Crossing

A sign that indicates a pedestrian crossing ahead. Drivers should slow down and watch carefully for pedestrians.

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Left Hand Curve

Left Hand Curve

Learn to anticipate a bend to the left and adjust your speed before entering it.

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Left Side Road on Left Curve

Left Side Road on Left Curve

Learn to anticipate a side road joining from the left while the main road curves left.

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Right Side Road on Left Curve

Right Side Road on Left Curve

Learn to anticipate a side road joining from the right while the main road curves left.

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Cross Road on Left Curve

Cross Road on Left Curve

Learn to anticipate a cross road near a left-hand curve.

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Staggered Intersection on Left Curve

Staggered Intersection on Left Curve

Learn to anticipate a staggered intersection near a left-hand curve.

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Left Side Road on Right Curve

Left Side Road on Right Curve

Learn to anticipate a side road joining from the left while the main road curves right.

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Right Side Road on Right Curve

Right Side Road on Right Curve

Learn to anticipate a side road joining from the right while the main road curves right.

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Cross Road on Right Curve

Cross Road on Right Curve

Learn to anticipate a cross road near a right-hand curve.

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Staggered Intersection on Right Curve

Staggered Intersection on Right Curve

Learn to anticipate a staggered intersection near a right-hand curve.

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Right Hairpin Bend

Right Hairpin Bend

Learn to anticipate a very sharp bend to the right.

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Left Hairpin Bend

Left Hairpin Bend

Learn to anticipate a very sharp bend to the left.

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Right Reverse Bend

Right Reverse Bend

Learn to anticipate a sequence in which the road bends right and then reverses direction.

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Left Reverse Bend

Left Reverse Bend

Learn to anticipate a sequence in which the road bends left and then reverses direction.

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Series of Bends

Series of Bends

Learn to anticipate several bends ahead rather than treating the first bend as an isolated hazard.

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Degree Loop

Degree Loop

Learn to anticipate the special loop in the road alignment shown by this warning sign.

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Side Road Right

Side Road Right

Learn to anticipate a side road joining the main road from the right.

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Side Road Left

Side Road Left

Learn to anticipate a side road joining the main road from the left.

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V-Intersection

V-Intersection

Learn to anticipate a V-shaped intersection where the road divides ahead.

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Cross Road

Cross Road

Learn to anticipate a cross road intersecting the road ahead.

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Roundabout

Roundabout

Learn to anticipate a roundabout ahead.

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Traffic Signals

Traffic Signals

Learn to anticipate traffic signals ahead.

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T-Intersection

T-Intersection

Learn to anticipate a T-shaped intersection ahead.

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T-Intersection Major Road Ahead

T-Intersection Major Road Ahead

Learn to anticipate a T-intersection where a major road is ahead.

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Major Road Ahead

Major Road Ahead

Learn to anticipate a major road ahead.

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Staggered Intersection

Staggered Intersection

Learn to anticipate a staggered intersection ahead.

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Merging Traffic Ahead (From Left)

Merging Traffic Ahead (From Left)

Learn to anticipate traffic merging into your road from the left.

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Merging Traffic Ahead (From Right)

Merging Traffic Ahead (From Right)

Learn to anticipate traffic merging into your road from the right.

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Road Widens

Road Widens

Learn to anticipate a section where the road becomes wider.

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Narrow Bridge Ahead

Narrow Bridge Ahead

Learn to anticipate a narrow bridge ahead.

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Steep Ascent

Steep Ascent

Learn to anticipate a steep upward gradient ahead.

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Steep Descent

Steep Descent

Learn to anticipate a steep downward gradient ahead.

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Reduced Carriageway (Left Lane (s) Reduced)

Reduced Carriageway (Left Lane (s) Reduced)

Learn to anticipate a reduction in the available carriageway on the left side.

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Reduced Carriageway (Right Lane (s) Reduced)

Reduced Carriageway (Right Lane (s) Reduced)

Learn to anticipate a reduction in the available carriageway on the right side.

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Start of Dual Carriageway

Start of Dual Carriageway

Learn to anticipate the beginning of a dual carriageway.

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End of Dual Carriageway

End of Dual Carriageway

Learn to anticipate the end of a dual carriageway.

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Gap in Median

Gap in Median

Learn to anticipate a gap in the median separating traffic directions.

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Two Way Operation

Two Way Operation

Learn to anticipate two-way traffic operating on the road ahead.

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Two Way Traffic on Cross Road Ahead Warning

Two Way Traffic on Cross Road Ahead Warning

Learn to anticipate two-way traffic on a cross road ahead.

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Lane Closed (Two Lane Carriageway)

Lane Closed (Two Lane Carriageway)

Learn to anticipate a lane closure on a two-lane carriageway.

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Lane Closed (Three Lane Carriageway)

Lane Closed (Three Lane Carriageway)

Learn to anticipate a lane closure on a three-lane carriageway.

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Lane Closed (Four Lane Carriageway)

Lane Closed (Four Lane Carriageway)

Learn to anticipate a lane closure on a four-lane carriageway.

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Traffic Diversion on Dual Carriageway

Traffic Diversion on Dual Carriageway

Learn to anticipate a traffic diversion on a dual carriageway.

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Built Up Area

Built Up Area

Learn to anticipate a built-up area ahead with increased roadside activity.

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People at Work

People at Work

Learn to anticipate people working on or near the road ahead.

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Differently Abled Persons Likely on Road Ahead

Differently Abled Persons Likely on Road Ahead

Learn to anticipate differently abled persons who may be present on or near the road ahead.

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Deaf Persons Likely on Road Ahead

Deaf Persons Likely on Road Ahead

Learn to anticipate deaf persons who may be present on or near the road ahead.

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Blind Persons Likely on Road Ahead

Blind Persons Likely on Road Ahead

Learn to anticipate blind persons who may be present on or near the road ahead.

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Cycle Crossing

Cycle Crossing

Learn to anticipate cyclists crossing the road ahead.

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Cycling Route Ahead

Cycling Route Ahead

Learn to anticipate a cycling route or cycling activity ahead.

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Playground Ahead

Playground Ahead

Learn to anticipate a playground area where children may be present near the road.

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Danger Warning

Danger Warning

Learn to take extra care when a general road hazard is indicated ahead.

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Dangerous Dip

Dangerous Dip

Learn to anticipate a sudden dip in the road ahead.

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Speed Breaker

Speed Breaker

Learn to anticipate a speed breaker ahead.

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Rumble Strip

Rumble Strip

Learn to anticipate a rumble strip ahead.

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Rough Road

Rough Road

Learn to anticipate a rough section of road ahead.

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Soft Verges

Soft Verges

Learn to anticipate soft road verges alongside the carriageway.

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Loose Gravel

Loose Gravel

Learn to anticipate loose gravel on the road ahead.

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Slippery Road

Slippery Road

Learn to anticipate a slippery road surface ahead.

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Slippery Road because of Ice

Slippery Road because of Ice

Learn to anticipate a road surface that may be slippery because of ice.

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Opening or Swing Bridge

Opening or Swing Bridge

Learn to anticipate an opening or swing bridge ahead.

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Overhead Cables

Overhead Cables

Learn to anticipate overhead cables crossing or extending over the road ahead.

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Quay Side or River Bank

Quay Side or River Bank

Learn to anticipate a road running alongside a quay side or river bank.

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Barrier

Barrier

Learn to anticipate a barrier or controlled obstruction ahead.

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Sudden Side Winds

Sudden Side Winds

Learn to anticipate sudden or strong side winds in the area ahead.

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Tunnel Ahead

Tunnel Ahead

Learn to anticipate a tunnel ahead.

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Ferry

Ferry

Learn to anticipate a ferry crossing or ferry service ahead.

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Trams Crossing

Trams Crossing

Learn to anticipate tram tracks or a tram crossing the road ahead.

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Falling Rocks

Falling Rocks

Learn to anticipate falling rocks or rock debris near the road ahead.

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Cattle Crossing

Cattle Crossing

Learn to anticipate cattle crossing or being present near the road ahead.

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Wild Animals

Wild Animals

Learn to anticipate wild animals crossing or being present near the road ahead.

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Queues Likely Ahead

Queues Likely Ahead

Learn to anticipate traffic queues forming ahead.

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Low Flying Aircraft

Low Flying Aircraft

Learn to anticipate low-flying aircraft in the area ahead.

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Unguarded Railway Crossing

Unguarded Railway Crossing

Learn to anticipate an unguarded railway crossing ahead.

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Guarded Railway Crossing

Guarded Railway Crossing

Learn to anticipate a guarded railway crossing ahead.

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Black Spot/Crash Prone Area

Black Spot/Crash Prone Area

Learn to take extra care in an area identified as prone to crashes.

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U Turn Ahead

U Turn Ahead

Learn to anticipate a U-turn in the road alignment ahead.

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Single Chevron (Normal)

Single Chevron (Normal)

Learn to follow a single chevron marking the direction of a bend or change in road alignment.

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Single Chevron (>100Kmph Speed)

Single Chevron (>100Kmph Speed)

Learn to follow a single chevron used on high-speed roads to emphasize the direction of a bend.

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Double Chevron

Double Chevron

Learn to follow double chevrons that emphasize the direction of a bend or change in road alignment.

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Triple Chevron

Triple Chevron

Learn to follow triple chevrons that strongly emphasize the direction of a bend or road alignment.

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Object Hazard (Left)

Object Hazard (Left)

Learn to pass an object hazard on the side indicated by the marker.

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Object Hazard (Right)

Object Hazard (Right)

Learn to pass an object hazard on the side indicated by the marker.

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Two Way Object Hazard Marker

Two Way Object Hazard Marker

Learn to recognize an object hazard where traffic may pass on either side of the marker.

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