Which sign warns about soft verges to the side of the road?

Which sign warns about soft verges to the side of the road?

• A. A triangular warning sign showing a verge with a soft edge
• B. A triangular warning sign with the words Soft Verges
• C. A circular sign indicating gusts of wind from the side
• D. A triangular warning sign showing a verge with a soft edge and a dashed line

Answer: (D)

A warning triangular sign with a depiction of a verge that has a soft edge and a dashed line conveys the specific risk clearly. The triangular shape with a red border signals a hazard, and the image shows both the verge and that it is soft, while the dashed line adds emphasis about the edge along the length of the road. This combination tells you to expect a fragile roadside area and to avoid leaving the carriageway. The other options aren’t as precise: a sign with just the words Soft Verges isn’t the standard pictorial warning used in the UK Highway Code; a circular sign would indicate something mandatory or informational rather than a warning; and a sign showing a soft verge without the dashed line doesn’t convey the ongoing or extending nature of the hazard as effectively.

A warning triangular sign with a depiction of a verge that has a soft edge and a dashed line conveys the specific risk clearly. The triangular shape with a red border signals a hazard, and the image shows both the verge and that it is soft, while the dashed line adds emphasis about the edge along the length of the road. This combination tells you to expect a fragile roadside area and to avoid leaving the carriageway.

The other options aren’t as precise: a sign with just the words Soft Verges isn’t the standard pictorial warning used in the UK Highway Code; a circular sign would indicate something mandatory or informational rather than a warning; and a sign showing a soft verge without the dashed line doesn’t convey the ongoing or extending nature of the hazard as effectively.