Warning signs

What do warning signs look like?

Warning signs are triangular with a white background, red border and black symbols. There are exceptions to this rule of thumb. They alert you to particular dangers — places on the road where you need to be extra attentive and drive at a low enough speed to handle the hazard.

Warns of a dangerous intersection

The sign warns that you are approaching a dangerous intersection. The intersection may be dangerous for many reasons, one being that it can be difficult to see traffic coming from the other roads.

Warns of a dangerous intersection

Is the dangerous intersection warning sign important for the theory test and the practical driving test?

The dangerous intersection warning sign is important on the theory test because you must be able to recognize situations with increased accident risk and yield to traffic from the right. If you encounter the sign during the practical driving test you must show that you know to adjust your speed and drive with extra caution at such intersections.

What does the dangerous intersection warning sign mean?

The dangerous intersection warning sign warns that you are approaching an intersection with normal yield-to-the-right rules, but where the intersection is hard to see, complicated, or accident-prone. You must slow down, be ready to yield, and pay extra attention.

When do you encounter the dangerous intersection warning sign?

You see the dangerous intersection warning sign in front of intersections that are:

Hard to see – visibility of crossing traffic is poor due to vegetation, buildings, or curves.
Accident-prone – several accidents have been recorded that may be due to confusion about the right of way at the intersection.

Picture of the dangerous intersection warning sign at a hard-to-see intersection

What happens if you ignore the dangerous intersection warning sign?

If you do not slow down or are not prepared to yield, the risk of serious collisions increases. You can end up in dangerous situations both for yourself and for other road users.

Why is the dangerous intersection warning sign important?

The sign gives you time to assess the situation and act correctly before you enter the intersection. It prevents accidents by drawing attention to the extra hazards at intersections with yield-to-the-right rules.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the dangerous intersection warning sign

Does the dangerous intersection warning sign apply to cyclists? – Yes, all road users must slow down and be extra careful.
What does supplementary sign 802 "Distance" mean? – It shows how many meters there are to the intersection, for example "200 m".
Can it be posted without a supplementary sign? – Yes, if the placement follows the table of standard distances. Otherwise the distance must be shown with a supplementary sign.