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Hazard marker
A hazard close to the edge of the road. The downward lines show the side on which you can safely pass.
2 practice questions use this sign.
Practice questions with this sign
What does this sign mean?
- A railway crossing is ahead
- The road ends ahead
- A hazard is close to the edge of the road (Correct answer)
- A lane is closed for construction
Explanation: Hazard markers flag objects near the road edge, such as a bridge pier or rock cut, so you can steer around them.
On which side should you pass the hazard marked by this sign?
- Either side; the stripes are only decoration
- On the left, the side the stripes slope up toward
- Neither; you must stop before the marker
- On the right, the side the stripes slope down toward (Correct answer)
Explanation: The downward-sloping stripes point to the side where it is safe to pass. Here they slope down to the right.
