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Warning Signs

Warning signs alert you to potential hazards up ahead.

You should drive to suit the hazard, slow down, and continually scan the area when you see a Warning sign.

Explore the signs below to learn more.

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NOTE:

Queensland has more than 50 Warning signs. Click on following link to read about these Warning signsopen_in_new.

Types of warning signs

Warning signs use images or words to let drivers know about potential hazards up ahead. They are often yellow and black.

BEWARE OF KOALAS
Keep an eye out for this iconic animal when you see this sign—especially at dusk and dawn.

A yellow sign with a koala bear.
A yellow sign with a koala bear.
A yellow sign with a rail crossing image.
A yellow sign with a winding arrow.

The trick to understanding Warning signs is to interpret the picture on the sign.

Two warning signs.

Which sign means 'slippery road ahead'?

A
B
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WARNING SIGNS FOR SLOWING DOWN OR STOPPING

Some Warning signs tell you about road features or hazards where you'll need to slow down or stop before you can proceed safely.

A yellow sign with a vehicle going down a steep descent.

STEEP DESCENT OR STEEP DOWNGRADE

A yellow sign with three black arrows in a circle.

ROUNDABOUT
AHEAD

Two warning signs.

Which sign means 'stop ahead'?

A
B
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WARNING SIGNS FOR INTERSECTIONS, FORKS, AND ROAD WIDTH

Some Warning signs let you know about intersections coming up ahead, changes in the width of the road, and forks in the road.

T-INTERSECTION AHEAD
A T-intersection is coming up. You should slow down, give way and/or prepare to stop if necessary.

A yellow sign with a black T shape.
A yellow sign with a black T shape.
A yellow sign with a road that forks to the left and to the right.
A yellow sign that shows the road narrowing.
Two warning signs.

Which sign means 'crossroad intersection ahead'?

A
B
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WARNING SIGNS FOR THE DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC FLOW, MERGING TRAFFIC, AND CURVES IN THE ROAD

Some Warning signs let you know the direction of traffic flow, that your lane merges with another lane or there are curves coming up ahead

A yellow sign that shows one arrow pointing upwards, and two arrows pointing downwards.

ARROWS INDICATE TRAFFIC DIRECTION

A yellow sign that shows one arrow merged into another.

MERGING
TRAFFIC

A yellow sign with a curved arrow pointing to the right.

ROAD
CURVES

ADVISORY SPEED LIMITS

These signs show the recommended speed in good conditions for an exit from a motorway or other road hazard like a sharp turn.

Advisory speed limits always appear with other Warning signs that show the direction of the curve or type of hazard.

Yellow sign that says 'Exit Speed' with a left hook arrow and speed limit.
A yellow sign with a winding road image and a 40km/h speed limit.

What do you think? It's fine to drive faster than the advisory speed limit on a Warning sign.

TRUE
FALSE
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WARNING SIGNS FOR PEDESTRIANS, BUSY AREAS, AND CHANGES IN ROAD CONDITIONS

Some Warning signs let you know about the types of road users you might encounter like children or bicycle riders, road features like pedestrian crossings, or potential hazards.

CHILDREN CROSSING
Children may be on the road or crossing the road ahead. Children are unpredictable and may not use a pedestrian crossing.

A yellow sign witth a child and adult.
A yellow sign witth a child and adult.
A yellow sign with an arrow pointing upwards and a pair of legs walking.
A yellow sign with a speed bump.
Two warning signs.

Which sign means 'bicycle riders may be using the road ahead'?

A
B
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