A warning sign is a traffic sign that alerts drivers to a potential danger or change in road conditions ahead, giving them enough time to slow down and react safely. These signs warn about hazards such as sharp bends, pedestrian crossings, slippery surfaces, merging traffic, animals on the road, or upcoming intersections. Their purpose is not to forbid or command anything, but simply to prepare drivers for situations that require extra attention.
Warning for a danger with no specific traffic sign.
Warning for low-flying aircrafts.
Warning for cattle on the road.
Warning for crossing deer.
Warning for wild horses on the road.
Warning for a bad road surface.
Warning for children.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Give way to all drivers.
Warning for a crossroad side roads on the left and right.
Stop and give way to all drivers.
Warning for heavy crosswind.
Warning for a curve to the left.
Warning for a double curve, first left then right.
Warning for a curve to the right.
Warning for a double curve, first right then left.
Warning for cyclists.
Warning for falling rocks.
Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
Warning for a crossing for pedestrians.
Warning for a road narrowing.
Warning for a road narrowing on the left.
Warning for a road narrowing on the right.
Warning for roadworks.
Warning for a slippery road surface.
Warning for a steep ascent.
Warning for a steep descent.
Warning for a traffic light.
Warning for traffic jams.
Warning for a railroad crossing without barriers.
Warning for a railroad crossing with barriers.
Warning for a railroad crossing with 1 railway.
Warning for trams.
Warning for a road with two-way traffic.
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a danger with no specific traffic sign. It's a general warning sign used when there is a hazard ahead that does not have its own dedicated warning sign. For examples: road accidents, flooded roads and roads blocked by fallen trees. It usually has a supplementary sign attached that tells drivers of what hazard to expect.
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This traffic sign indicates a warning for low-flying aircrafts. It alerts road users that aircraft may fly low over the road, potentially causing noise distraction or sudden overflight surprises. Drivers should remain focused despite potential noise or shadow distractions. Typical Locations: airports, military airbases, landing strips, airshows or heliports.
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This traffic sign indicates a warning for cattle. It alerts drivers to the possible presence of cows, bulls, or other domestic livestock on or near the road. It helps prevent accidents, especially in rural or agricultural areas. Cattle may cross or walk along the road, either freely or under the supervision of a herder. Drivers should: slow down, be ready to stop suddenly, avoid honking or sudden movements. Typical Locations: farmlands, pastures near roads, unfenced grazing areas, mountain roads.
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This traffic sign indicates a warning for crossing deer. It alerts drivers to the potential presence of deer or other wild animals crossing the road. It is essential in areas where wildlife-vehicle collisions are common. Wild deer may suddenly cross the road, especially at dawn or dusk. Drivers should: reduce speed, stay alert, watch both sides of the road. Typical Locations: forests, national parks, wildlife corridors or countryside highways.
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This traffic sign indicates a warning for wild horses. It alerts drivers to the possible presence of wild or free-roaming horses on or near the roadway. It is used to prevent collisions and protect both animals and road users. Drivers should: reduce speed, be ready to stop quickly, avoid using the horn or high beams that could startle the animals. Typical Locations: Nature reserves, open rangeland, rural highways, areas with wild horse populations (e.g. Camargue (France), Nevada (USA), Mongolia, or Romania)
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This traffic sign indicates a warning for a bad road surface. It alerts drivers to poor or uneven road conditions ahead. Drivers should slow down and be cautious of potholes, loose gravel, or irregular pavement. Common in: rural roads, construction zones, or temporarily damaged surfaces.
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This traffic sign indicates a warning for children. It alerts drivers that children may be present or crossing the road. Drivers should reduce speed and watch for children playing, walking, or going to/from school. Be especially alert for children suddenly crossing the road. Typical Locations: school zones, playgrounds, residential areas, bus stops or near pedestrian crossings.
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This traffic sign indicates a warning for an uncontrolled crossroad. It alerts drivers that a crossroad without traffic signals or priority signs is ahead. Drivers should slow down and be alert for traffic from side roads that may not stop. Yield according to local right-of-way rules (e.g., in many European countries, give way to the right). Typical Locations: Rural areas and roads where no clear priority is assigned.
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This traffic sign indicates you have to give way. It alerts drivers to yield the right of way to other road users. Drivers must slow down and yield to traffic on the intersecting road. Stop if necessary and proceed only when the way is clear. Common at: minor roads joining major roads, roundabouts and merging lanes.
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This traffic sign indicates a warning for a crossroads with side roads from the left and right. It alerts that you are approaching an intersection where side roads join from both the left and the right — forming a T-shaped or plus-shaped junction.
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