Road Signs Guide · Western Australia

Warning signs (part 2 of 4): Western Australia road signs

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

What does this sign warn you of?

Pedestrian crossing ahead sign – meaning and rules in Western Australia

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 241 · official source

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

Road works sign – meaning and rules in Western Australia

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 252 · official source

What does this sign warn you of?

Pedestrian crossing sign – meaning and rules in Western Australia

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 258 · official source

What does this yellow sign tell you?

Stop sign ahead sign – meaning and rules in Western Australia

Answer: A stop sign is ahead, so slow down and be ready to stop

A stop sign ahead warning gives you time to slow down and prepare to stop at the stop sign.

Practice question 263 · official source

What does this yellow sign tell you?

Give way sign – meaning and rules in Western Australia

Answer: A give way sign is ahead, so slow down and prepare to give way

This sign warns that a give way sign is coming up. Slow down and be prepared to stop.

Practice question 264 · official source

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

Traffic signs no kangaroo – Western Australia road rules study guide

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 296

What does this sign warn you about?

Traffic signs t intersectio0n – Western Australia road rules study guide

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 297

What does this sign mean?

Traffic signs slippery road – Western Australia road rules study guide

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 298

What does this sign warn you about?

Traffic signs winding roads – Western Australia road rules study guide

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 299

What does this sign mean?

Traffic signs dip – Western Australia road rules study guide

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 300