Ch. 1 · Common Conduct

Which combination of color and shape is correct for the "animals may dash out" warning sign?

[Multiple choice · Medium]

A.Red background with white diamond
B.Blue background with white circle
C.Yellow background with black diamond✓
D.White background with red triangle

Answer: C: Yellow background with black diamond

Explanation

According to the Rules of the Road, warning signs are designated as black diamonds on a yellow background. The role of warning signs is to give advance notice of locations where animals may dash out. Those with red, blue, or white backgrounds are other types of signs, so be careful.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 2: Following traffic signals

Hikari

Hmm, animals dashing out sounds urgent… maybe red background with a white diamond?

Yui

Close guess, but warning signs are always yellow background with a black diamond—that's the standard combo for hazards ahead.

Hikari

So red, blue, and white backgrounds are totally different sign types?

Yui

Yep! Think yellow diamond = heads up for danger. Easy to remember once you see a few.

Source: Ch. 1 Common Conduct · Section (第２節信号) · Rules of the Road, Ch.1 §2 / 2(4) Warning signs alert road users in advance to hazards or situations on the road that require caution. Types and meanings are listed in Appendix 3(1).

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