🚦 South African Road Signs Reference

Study all signs before taking the test. Tap any sign for details.

Regulatory Signs

No Entry

Vehicles may not enter this road

STOP

Stop

You must come to a complete stop and only proceed when safe

Yield / Give Way

Slow down and give way to traffic — stop if necessary

60

Speed Limit 60

Maximum speed is 60 km/h in this area

100

Speed Limit 100

Maximum speed is 100 km/h

120

Speed Limit 120

Maximum speed is 120 km/h (freeway limit)

No Overtaking

You may not overtake other vehicles

P

No Parking

Parking is not allowed in this area

60

Minimum Speed 60

You must drive at least 60 km/h

P

Parking

Parking is allowed here

Warning Signs

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Pedestrian Crossing

Pedestrians may be crossing — slow down and be prepared to stop

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Children

Children may be in or near the road — school zone or playground nearby

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Cattle / Animals

Farm animals may cross the road

Winding Road

Series of bends ahead — reduce speed

Slippery Road

Road may be slippery when wet

Traffic Lights Ahead

Traffic signals ahead — prepare to stop

Crossroad

Intersection ahead — watch for crossing traffic

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Steep Hill

Steep incline ahead — use lower gear

Speed Hump

Speed bump ahead — slow down

Information Signs

H

Hospital

Hospital or medical facility nearby

i

Information

Tourist information centre ahead

Fuel Station

Petrol/filling station ahead

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Restaurant

Restaurant or refreshment facilities ahead

P

Parking

Parking area available

Road Markings

Solid White Line

No crossing — do not overtake or change lanes

Broken White Line

Overtaking allowed if safe

Double Solid Line

No crossing from either direction

Yellow Line

No driving to the left of this line / edge of road

Vehicle Dashboard

RPMkm/hFUEL

Dashboard Gauges

RPM, speedometer, and fuel gauge — monitor while driving

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Warning Light

Red = stop and check immediately, Orange = check soon