Warning Signs
Warning signs are used to alert drivers about hazards, dangers, or changes in road conditions ahead.
They are usually triangular in shape, with a red border and a clear black symbol.
Drivers should slow down, observe carefully, and be ready to act safely when approaching these signs.
Common Examples
- Sharp Bend / Curve — Slow down and prepare to steer safely around the bend.
- Junction Ahead — Look out for traffic joining or crossing the road.
- School Zone — Children may be crossing; slow down and be prepared to stop.
- Pedestrian Crossing Ahead — Watch for pedestrians, especially at marked crosswalks.
- Animal Crossing — Expect horses, cattle, goats, or other animals on or near the road.
- Road Narrows — Be cautious where the available road width reduces.
What You Must Recognise
- Shapes & colours for quick recognition
- Meaning (what to do / must not do)
- Common supplementary plates (distance, time, vehicle class)