K53 Learners Road Signs Warning and Information — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In South Africa, what shape and colour identifies a warning sign?
- Octagonal and red
- Triangular with a red border (or diamond-shaped temporary) (Correct answer)
- Round and blue
- Rectangular and green
Correct 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.
Question 2: A triangular warning sign shows two children walking. What does it warn of?
- A school or children crossing ahead (Correct answer)
- A pedestrian-only zone
- A playground that is closed
- No children allowed
Correct 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.
Question 3: What does a warning sign showing a symbol of slippery road (a car with wavy skid lines) tell you?
- The road may be slippery when wet (Correct answer)
- Loose gravel only
- Speed bumps ahead
- Car wash ahead
Correct 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.
Question 4: A diamond-shaped yellow sign is displayed at roadworks. What does its shape tell you?
- It is a permanent regulatory sign
- It is a route number marker
- It is a temporary warning sign at roadworks or a hazard (Correct answer)
- It marks a parking area
Correct 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.
Question 5: A blue rectangular sign with a white 'H' and a symbol means what?
- Helicopter landing zone
- High wind area
- Hospital ahead (information sign) (Correct answer)
- Heavy vehicles only
Correct answer: Hospital ahead (information sign)
Blue rectangular signs are information/guidance signs. A white 'H' indicates a hospital is nearby.
Question 6: What does a triangular sign showing a single curved arrow warn you about?
- A one-way road
- A U-turn is permitted
- A roundabout ahead
- A sharp curve in the road ahead (Correct answer)
Correct 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.
Question 7: A green rectangular sign with white text and arrows on a freeway is what type of sign?
- A prohibition sign
- A speed limit sign
- A warning sign
- A freeway direction/guidance sign (Correct answer)
Correct 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.
Question 8: A triangular warning sign shows a cow or buck symbol. What should you expect?
- A farm stall to buy produce
- A weighbridge ahead
- Animals may cross the road ahead (Correct answer)
- A no-entry zone for livestock
Correct 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.
K53 Learners Road Signs Warning and Information
In South Africa, what shape and colour identifies a warning sign?