Road Signs Warning and Information Flashcards
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In South Africa, what shape and colour identifies a warning sign?
Answer: Triangular with a red border (or diamond-shaped temporary)
Permanent warning signs are triangular with a red border on a white background. Temporary (roadworks) warning signs are diamond-shaped with a yellow background.
A triangular warning sign shows two children walking. What does it warn of?
Answer: A school or children crossing ahead
The children symbol warns that a school, pedestrian crossing or area with children is ahead. Reduce speed and be ready to stop.
What does a warning sign showing a symbol of slippery road (a car with wavy skid lines) tell you?
Answer: The road may be slippery when wet
The slippery road sign warns that the surface may be slippery, especially when wet. Slow down and avoid sudden braking or steering.
A diamond-shaped yellow sign is displayed at roadworks. What does its shape tell you?
Answer: It is a temporary warning sign at roadworks or a hazard
Diamond-shaped signs with a yellow background are temporary warning signs, used mainly at roadworks and short-term hazards.
A blue rectangular sign with a white 'H' and a symbol means what?
Answer: Hospital ahead (information sign)
Blue rectangular signs are information/guidance signs. A white 'H' indicates a hospital is nearby.
What does a triangular sign showing a single curved arrow warn you about?
Answer: A sharp curve in the road ahead
A curved-arrow warning sign tells you a sharp bend is ahead in the direction the arrow points. Reduce speed before the curve.
A green rectangular sign with white text and arrows on a freeway is what type of sign?
Answer: A freeway direction/guidance sign
Green signs with white lettering give direction and destination information on freeways. They guide you to towns, exits and routes.
A triangular warning sign shows a cow or buck symbol. What should you expect?
Answer: Animals may cross the road ahead
An animal symbol on a warning sign means animals (farm or wild) may be on or crossing the road. Slow down and stay alert, especially at night.