Road Signs Guide · Queensland

Warning signs (part 2 of 4): Queensland road signs

Key points on warning signs for the Queensland learner test. Each answer is checked against the official Queensland handbook or road rules; use the practice-question links to test yourself.

What does this sign warn you of?

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Answer: A pedestrian crossing ahead, so be ready to slow and stop

This sign warns that a marked pedestrian crossing is ahead. Drive at a speed that lets you stop if a pedestrian is crossing.

Practice question 247 · official source

You see a road work sign ahead. What should you do?

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Answer: Slow down and watch for traffic controllers or signs

Slow down, watch for hazards, be ready to stop and obey any traffic controller.

Practice question 257 · official source

What does this sign warn you of?

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Answer: A children's (school) crossing ahead, so be ready to stop

This sign warns of a children's crossing ahead. Slow down and be ready to stop if children are using it.

Practice question 263 · official source

A kangaroo warning sign has a plate saying 'NEXT 60 km'. What does it mean?

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Answer: Kangaroos may be on or near the road for 60 km

Animal warning signs tell you to look out for wildlife; the plate shows how far the hazard continues. Slow down and do not swerve.

Practice question 299

What does this sign warn you about?

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Answer: Your road ends at a T-intersection a short way ahead

This sign warns that the road you are on ends at a T-intersection. On the terminating road you must give way to all vehicles.

Practice question 300

What does this sign mean?

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Answer: The road may be slippery when wet; slow down

This sign warns that the road is slippery when wet. Slow down and increase your following distance.

Practice question 301

What does this sign warn you about?

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Answer: A winding road ahead; slow down and take care

The winding road sign warns of a series of bends ahead. Slow down and stay in your lane.

Practice question 302

What does this sign mean?

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Answer: The road dips suddenly ahead, then rises again

A dip sign warns that the road drops suddenly and then rises. Slow down and be prepared.

Practice question 303

What does this sign mean?

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Answer: A hairpin (very sharp) bend to the right ahead

This sign shows a hairpin bend to the right. Slow down well before the bend.

Practice question 304 · official source

What does this sign mean?

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Answer: A crossroads is ahead; slow down and watch for traffic

A crossroads (cross road) is ahead. Slow down and watch for vehicles and pedestrians.

Practice question 305