What does this sign warn you about?
Right.Not quite. The answer is A.
The signals may be hidden by a curve or hill, so be ready to stop when you see this sign.
Source: Safe driving practice
Warning sign · Signals and crossings
Traffic lights ahead warning sign
Traffic lights are ahead, possibly out of sight for now.
Asked in general knowledgeShown in one practice questionAdvisory: it warns, it does not command
What it means
What does the traffic lights ahead sign mean in NSW?
The diamond carries a black signal head with three lamps: red at the top, amber in the middle and green at the bottom. It goes up where the lights themselves are hard to see in time, around a bend, over a hill, or on a fast road where drivers do not expect signals. By the time the lights come into view, you may need to stop.
What to do
- 1
Lift off the accelerator so you can stop if the lights are red.
- 2
Expect queued cars just around the corner.
- 3
On a steady yellow, stop unless you are too close to stop safely.
A practice question with this sign
Common questions
- What does the traffic lights ahead sign mean?
- Traffic signals are coming up, and you may not see them until you are close.
- What should you do if the lights ahead are not working?
- Follow any stop or give way signs, and if there are none, use the normal intersection give way rules.
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