List of Warning Signs and Symbols for Drivers in United Arab Emirates – Part 01

1. Right hand bend
2. Left hand bend

Be prepared for oncoming traffic. Adapt your speed to local visibility, the sharpness of the bend and whether the road is banked. Do not stop at places where visibility is restricted.

3. Double bend, first to the Right
4. Double bend, first to the left

If there are more than two dangerous bends ahead,

the length of the danger zone is indicated on a supplementary sign in meters.

5. Steep downhill

Your braking distance may be longer and your speed

faster than you think. The gradient will be indicated as a percentage.

6. Steep hill uphill

Your overtaking distance may be longer and your

engine power will be weaker. The gradient will be indicated as a percentage.

7. Road narrows on both sides
8. Road narrows from right
9. Road narrows from left
10. Right carriageway closed
11. Right carriageway closed
12. Diversion
13. Opening or swing bridge ahead
14. Quayside or riverbank End of your road ahead.
15. Tunnel ahead No stopping and turn on your headlights.
16. Maximum height

17. Uneven Road

Poor road-grip could cause skids. Expect braking

distance to be longer than normal. Slow down.

18. Road works ahead/ Men at work

Drive carefully. The road could be narrow and in poor

surface condition. Watch out for gravel or loose stones and workers on the road.

19. Ford ahead

In the rainy season, this road is likely to be flooded.

20. Bridge ahead
21. Dip ahead

Finish overtaking well before the sign. Do not overtake

too close to the dip. Slow down.

22. Hump ahead

Slow down so that you do not lose control and damage

the vehicle.

23. Falling rocks (or fallen rocks)

Be ready to encounter boulders on the road.

24. Loose gravel or chippings

Slow down for oncoming traffic. Keep your distance from vehicles ahead. Do not overtake.

25. Junction ahead
26. Uneven road

Poor road-grip could cause skids. Expect braking distance to be longer than normal. Slow down.

27. T-Junction ahead

How well can you see the junction? Give way to vehicles approaching from the left.

28. Give way
29. T-Junction ahead, main road turning left
30. Minor road on right
31. Minor road on left
32. Staggered junction
33. Junction Left
34. Junction Right

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