A divided road begins ahead, with a median separating the two directions.
Asked in general knowledgeShown in one practice questionAdvisory: it warns, it does not command
What it means
What does the divided road sign mean in NSW?
Two arrows point opposite ways, the left one up and the right one down, with a narrow strip standing between them. That strip is a median: ahead, the two directions of traffic are split by an island, a raised kerb or a barrier. You keep to the left of it, and right turns or U-turns may only be possible at gaps in the median.
What to do
1
Keep left of the median as it begins.
2
Plan right turns for breaks in the median, where you give way to traffic.
3
Never drive over a raised or planted dividing strip.
A practice question with this sign
What does this warning sign tell you?
Right.Not quite. The answer is A.
This sign warns that the road ahead becomes divided, with a median between the two directions, so be ready for the change in traffic.
Source: Transport for NSW Road User Handbook
Common questions
What does the divided road sign mean?
A median will separate the two directions of traffic on the road ahead.
Who do you give way to when crossing a median gap?
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