Warning Traffic Signs
Warning signs are designed to keep drivers alert to potential hazards ahead. These signs don’t impose legal requirements like regulatory signs, but they are essential for safe driving — and examiners will expect you to respond correctly during your test.
What They Do
They give you advance notice of dangers such as bends, crossings, or roadworks so you can adjust speed and be prepared.
Shapes & Colours
🔶 Diamond-shaped: Most warning signs are diamond-shaped.
🟨 Yellow background with black symbols: Standard warning signs.
🟧 Orange background: Used for temporary warnings (e.g., roadworks).
Warning Traffic Signs
Dangerous Corner Ahead
Roundabout Ahead
Mini-Roundabout Ahead
Merging Traffic
Two-Way Traffic
Dangerous Ben Ahead
Series of Dangerous Bends Ahead
Series of Dangerous Corners Ahead
Restricted Headroom
Junction Ahead with Roads of Less Importance (the latter being indicated by arms of lesser width)
T-Junction
Y-Junction
Side Road
T-Junction
Crossroads
Junction Ahead with a Road or Roads of Equal Importance
Crossroads
Side Road
T-Junction
Y-Junction
Stagerred Crossroads
Advanced Warning of a Major Road (or Dual Carriageway Ahead)
T-Junction with Dual Carriageway
Crossroads with Dual Carriageway
Crossroads
General Purpose Warning Signs
Drive on Left
Traffic Cross-Over Ahead
Low Flying Aircraft
Road Divides
Merging/Diverging Traffic
Dual Carriageway Ends
Safe Height Plate
Overhead Electric Cables
Traffic Signals Ahead
Pedestrian Crossing Ahead
Slippery Road Ahead
Road Narrows on Both Sides
Road Narrows on Both Sides
Road Narrows from Left
Road Narrows from Right
Tunnel Ahead
Sharp Dip Ahead
Series of Bumps or Hollows Ahead
Sharp Rise Ahead e.g. Hump-Back Bridge
Deer or Wild Animals
Sheep
Cattle and Farm Animals
Accompanied Horses and Ponies
Crosswinds
Steep Descent Ahead
Steep Ascent Ahead
Danger of Falling Rocks
Unprotected Quay, Canal or River Ahead
Low Bridge Ahead (Height Restriction Show)
Level Crossing Ahead, Guarded by Gates or Lifting Barrier
Level Crossing Ahead, Unguarded by Gates or Lifting Barrier
Level Crossing Ahead with Lights and Barriers
Stop when Lights are Red
Automatic Level Crossing Ahead
Chevron Board (A Sharp Change of Direction to the Left)
Chevron Board (A Sharp Change of Direction to the Right)
Warning Signs for Schools and Children
School Ahead
School Children Crossing Ahead
Children Crossing (in Residential Area)
Tram Signs
Tram Lane Crossing Ahead
Tram Lane Warning Signs for Pedestrians
Slippery for Cyclists
Why They Matter for the Driving Test
- Examiners watch how you react when you encounter warning signs.
- Failing to slow down or prepare for hazards can be marked as a driving fault.
- Anticipating hazards early shows awareness and good control.
Quick Tips
- Always scan ahead for yellow or orange diamond-shaped signs.
- Slow down when approaching bends, crossings, or poor road surfaces.
- Treat temporary orange signs (e.g., roadworks) with extra caution — conditions may change suddenly.
