Warning road signs
Watch out for these common warning signs when you're driving. These alert you to possible dangers and changed conditions.
Common warning signs
Warning signs alert you that there may be dangers or changed road conditions ahead. The signs are usually diamond-shaped with pictures, diagrams, symbols or words in black on a yellow background.
These are some of the most common warning signs.
Intersections and road signs
![Crossroads ahead. Be prepare to stop](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-warning-signs-crossroads-ahead.jpg?itok=zqr_LJ9-)
!['T' intersection approaching. Slow down and prepare to stop if required](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-warning-signs-t-ahead.jpg?itok=8J1iXjfW)
![You are approaching a side road ahead. Be aware and watch for entering traffic](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-warning-signs-side-road-ahead.jpg?itok=Y-zD8zr-)
Curves, bends and turns signs
![Be aware the road ahead curves to the right](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-warning-signs-road-curves-to-the-right.jpg?itok=5DgTcFzF)
![Road ahead has a sharp right turn ahead](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-warning-signs-sharp-right.jpg?itok=raheFwrl)
![Left hairpin turn in road ahead. Slow down and drive to conditions](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-warning-signs-sharp-left.jpg?itok=boaJfG12)
![Road ahead is winding and curving](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-warning-signs-winding-road.jpg?itok=BOXVTVrn)
'Divided' road signs
![Road ahead becomes a divided road. Ensure you stay left](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-warning-signs-road-divides.jpg?itok=A-4XcaaH)
![Road divide ends ahead becomes a two way road. Ensure you stay left](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-warning-signs-divided-road-ends.jpg?itok=1z9TfLGD)
'Narrow' road or bridge signs
![Be aware the road narrows ahead as you are approaching a narrow bridge](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-bridges-road-narrows-ahead.jpg?itok=qiscLzPJ)
![Narrow bridge road sign](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-bridges-narrow-bridge-symbol.jpg?itok=3g-X_PVn)
![Be aware you are approaching a narrow bridge road sign](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-bridges-narrow-bridge-sign.jpg?itok=WkpC26SJ)
Give way and Stop sign ahead signs
Pedestrian and bicycle signs
![Pedestrian crossing ahead sign](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-crossings-pedestrian-ahead.jpg?itok=mvB4ZPSF)
![Pedestrian crossing sign](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-crossings-ped-crossing.jpg?itok=s8iif0x1)
![Children crossing sign](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-crossings-children.jpg?itok=32latJZO)
![Be on the lookout for bicyles. Cycle areas are around.](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-warning-signs-look-out-for-bikes.jpg?itok=-lJuRBit)
Changing road conditions signs
![There is a in the road ahead. Approach with caution](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-warning-signs-dip.jpg?itok=tK42MOK_)
![The road ahead has a crest in it and your view maybe limited. Drive carefully](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-warning-signs-crest.jpg?itok=6t8xWN2Y)
![Road ahead has a steep descent. Be aware and drive to conditions](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-warning-signs-steep-descent.jpg?itok=OVxDDpa3)
![The road ahead has a speed or traffic hump](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-warning-signs-hump-ahead.jpg?itok=ZK0baGw6)
![Road ahead has a grid in place. May be for cattle or livestock](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-warning-signs-grid.jpg?itok=YXMpKpUb)
Changing traffic conditions signs
![Road ahead has 2 oncoming lanes in opposite direction](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-warning-signs-2-oncoming-lanes.jpg?itok=nG08X2B6)
![Be aware slow vehicles may be crossing or entering ahead](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-warning-signs-beware-slow-vehicles.jpg?itok=ldO5s5xi)
![Traffic hazard on road ahead. Drive with caution](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-warning-signs-traffic-hazard.jpg?itok=vskz2BU7)
Weather and water signs
![Warning slippery when wet sign. Slow down and drive to conditions](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-warning-signs-slippery-when-wet.jpg?itok=Ok3a27MN)
![Road ahead has a ford and water may be across the road or road maybe under water](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-warning-signs-ford.jpg?itok=PTzncl22)
![Causeway ahead. Road may be covered in water. Proceed with caution](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-warning-signs-floodway.jpg?itok=gIH0LS83)
![Warning sign advising road is subject to flooding and a depth indicator is located on side of road](/sites/default/files/styles/_medium/public/2021-05/tfnsw-warning-signs-road-subject-to-flooding.jpg?itok=QyubBuG2)
![Warning signs measure](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-07/tfnsw-warning-signs-measure.png?itok=F6KZZf33)
Animals and livestock signs
![Warning sign advising of Kangaroos in the area. Lookout for Kangaroos on the road or roadside](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-warning-signs-kangaroos.jpg?itok=3piIqSKz)
![Livestock may be crossing ahead. Drive with caution](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-warning-signs-livestock-crossing.jpg?itok=qd9wioQc)
![Stock crossing area. Be aware stock may be crossing the road ahead](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-05/tfnsw-warning-signs-stock-crossing.jpg?itok=2VnJZAVk)
Advisory speed sign
Sometimes an advisory speed sign is used with a warning sign. For example, to show the maximum speed that’s safe in good conditions, or how long you should look out for a particular hazard.
![55Km/h Speed limit advisory road sign](/sites/default/files/styles/_small/public/2021-07/tfnsw-speed-limits-advisory_0.png?itok=ws-f4O3Q)
Variable message sign
Some roads have large electronic signs (called variable message signs). These signs warn you of changes in traffic conditions ahead – for example, fog, a crash, roadworks, congestion, road closures or police operations.
![Variable message sign/board. Displays safety messages for drivers](/sites/default/files/styles/_medium/public/2021-05/tfnsw-warning-signs-variable-message-board.jpg?itok=KYhvzDXn)