What should you do when you see this sign on a country road?
Right.Not quite. The answer is C.
The sign marks an area where kangaroos often cross, so lower your speed and scan the roadsides.
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Warning sign · Animals and people
Kangaroos ahead warning sign
Kangaroos often cross here, especially around dawn, dusk and at night.
Asked in general knowledgeAsked in road safetyShown in 3 practice questionsAdvisory: it warns, it does not command
What it means
What does the kangaroos ahead sign mean in NSW?
A black kangaroo, tail stretched out behind and leaning forward mid hop, marks a stretch of country or bush road where they regularly cross. It is a warning, not a rule, but it is there because drivers have hit them. Roos move most at dawn, at dusk and through the night, they often travel in groups, and they can change direction at the last moment.
What to do
- 1
Drop your speed through the signed stretch, most of all in low light.
- 2
Scan both verges, and use high beam when no car is ahead or coming.
- 3
If one leaps out, brake hard in a straight line and do not swerve.
Practice questions with this sign
A kangaroo jumps onto the road just ahead. What is the safest response?
Right.Not quite. The answer is B.
Swerving can roll the car or put you into oncoming traffic, which is often worse than hitting the animal.
Source: Safe driving practice
Common questions
- What should you do if a kangaroo jumps in front of your car?
- Brake firmly and stay in your lane. Swerving is the bigger danger.
- When are kangaroos most active on NSW roads?
- Around dawn and dusk, and at night, so take more care at those times.
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