Which sign indicates a temporary hazard at road works?

Which sign indicates a temporary hazard at road works?

• A. Road works
• B. Temporary lane closure
• C. Hospital ahead with Accident and Emergency facilities
• D. Temporary hazard at road works

Answer: (D)

Temporary hazards within road works are signposted with a specific warning that tells you a temporary danger is present in the works area. This sign directly alerts you to a condition that could change as work progresses, so you should slow down, stay alert, and be prepared for unusual or changing conditions on the road surface or layout. It’s different from a general road works sign, which simply indicates that works are taking place but not a particular hazard. A temporary lane closure sign tells you a lane is closed, not that there is a discrete hazard. The hospital ahead sign is unrelated to road works and signals a facility, not a traffic condition.

Temporary hazards within road works are signposted with a specific warning that tells you a temporary danger is present in the works area. This sign directly alerts you to a condition that could change as work progresses, so you should slow down, stay alert, and be prepared for unusual or changing conditions on the road surface or layout.

It’s different from a general road works sign, which simply indicates that works are taking place but not a particular hazard. A temporary lane closure sign tells you a lane is closed, not that there is a discrete hazard. The hospital ahead sign is unrelated to road works and signals a facility, not a traffic condition.