Visibility and Road Hazards
What shape and colour are the signs that warn of a hazard on the road?
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
- A Circular with a red border
- ✓ Triangular with a red border
- C Square with a blue background
- D Octagonal with a red background
Why this is the correct answer
Road hazards are generally signalled with triangular signs with a red border, whose purpose is to warn the driver of an upcoming risk so they can adapt their driving.
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