Western Australia Road Signs Guide
Master all Australian road signs to ace your WA Driver Knowledge Test. Road sign questions make up a significant portion of the DKT exam.
Warning Signs
Yellow/Black DiamondWarning signs alert drivers to potential hazards ahead. They are yellow with black symbols or text and are diamond-shaped.
Unspecified hazard ahead – reduce speed and proceed with caution.
Sharp curve to the left ahead – slow down before entering.
Sharp curve to the right ahead – slow down before entering.
Animals may cross the road – particularly at dawn and dusk. Reduce speed.
Children may be crossing. 40 km/h limit applies during school hours.
Roadworks in progress. Reduced speed limit and lane changes likely.
Road dips ahead and may be subject to flooding. Reduce speed.
Railway level crossing ahead – be prepared to stop for trains.
Intersection or junction ahead – be alert for crossing traffic.
Steep hill ahead – check brakes, use lower gear for trucks.
Native wildlife area – wombats, kangaroos and other animals may cross.
Roundabout intersection ahead – prepare to give way to vehicles already in the roundabout.
Regulatory Signs (Give Way / Stop)
Red/White Octagon / TriangleRegulatory signs enforce road laws. You must obey them at all times. Red and white signs indicate mandatory compliance.
Come to a complete stop behind the line. Only proceed when safe.
Slow down and give way to all vehicles and pedestrians in or entering the intersection.
You must keep left of this sign or median.
U-turns are prohibited at this location.
You must not turn right at this intersection.
You must not turn left at this intersection.
Do not enter the road or lane in this direction. One-way road.
Stopping to let passengers on/off is permitted but waiting is not.
You must not stop in this zone for any reason.
Traffic flows in one direction only. Do not travel against the arrow.
The maximum speed allowed in this zone. Common limits: 50, 60, 80, 100, 110 km/h.
40 km/h maximum speed when children are present (school days 8–9:30am and 2:30–4pm).
Information & Direction Signs
Blue/Green Rectangle / SquareInformation signs provide useful guidance to drivers. Green signs are for destinations/highways; blue signs indicate services and facilities.
Hospital or medical facility nearby. Blue square with white H.
Fuel available at this exit or distance.
Public parking available in the direction shown.
Toilet facilities available nearby.
Rest area with picnic facilities ahead. Take a break if tired.
Campground or caravan park available in this direction.
Tourist information centre in the direction shown.
Indicates exit directions within a roundabout.
Green signs indicate route numbers and distances to major destinations.
Railway station accessible in this direction.
Public transport stop or station nearby.
Parking reserved for people with disabilities. Valid permit required.
Temporary / Roadworks Signs
Orange/Black VariousTemporary orange signs are used in construction zones and indicate temporary conditions. Obey them as strictly as permanent signs.
Roadworks ahead. Be alert for workers and changed traffic conditions.
Portable traffic lights controlling traffic through a work zone.
Your route is blocked. Follow detour signs to alternative path.
Road workers present. Slow down and be prepared to stop.
Reduced speed limit approaching – ease off the accelerator.
A traffic controller using a STOP/SLOW paddle. You must obey their directions.
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