Warning signs in Cyprus: meanings
75 signs, mostly red-bordered triangles, that warn you about a hazard ahead
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Dangerous bend to the left
Dangerous bend to the right
End of dual carriageway
Other danger
Crossroads with a secondary road
Junction with a secondary road on the right
Junction with a secondary road on the left
Staggered junction, first to the left
Staggered junction, first to the right
Tunnel
Roundabout
Junction on the outside of a right bend
Junction on the inside of a right bend
Junction on the outside of a left bend
Junction on the inside of a left bend
Double bend, first to the right
Double bend, first to the left
Road narrows on both sides
Road narrows on the left
Road narrows on the right
Two way traffic
Two way traffic crosses one way road
Steep descent
Steep ascent
Traffic signals
Hump bridge
Swing bridge
Risk of ice
Pedestrians
Elderly or disabled pedestrians
Pedestrian crossing
Children
School crossing
Domestic animals
Horse drawn vehicles
Accompanied horses or ponies
Wild horses or ponies
Agricultural vehicles
Wild animals
Slippery road
Water course alongside road
Riverbank or quayside
Soft verges left
Soft verges right
Uneven road
Low flying helicopters
Low flying aircrafts
Falling rocks
Side winds
Slow moving vehicles on hill ahead
Traffic queues
Pedal cycle route crossing the road
Level crossing with barriers
Level crossing without barrier
Level crossing without barrier (at the crossing)
Electrified overhead cable
Risk of grounding
Roadworks
Loose road surface
Road hump
Road hump ahead with speed limit
Humped pedestrian crossing
Humped pelican crossing
Humped crossing at a school
Road humps to the left
Road humps to the right
Road humps both ways
Tramway
Traffic merges onto main carriageway
Traffic merges from the left
Traffic merges from the right
Junction with priority to the right
T junction
Give way ahead
Stop ahead
About warning signs in Cyprus
Warning signs tell you about a hazard before you reach it, so you have time to slow down. Most of them are triangles with a red border. We cover 75 warning signs, the largest of our 8 categories, so this is where learners usually need the most practice.
The group includes bends and junctions (Dangerous bend to the left, T junction), narrow or poor roads (Uneven road, Slippery road), and places where people or animals may be on the road (School crossing, Pedestrian crossing, Wild animals). It also has Roadworks, Tunnel, Roundabout and Traffic signals, plus signs that announce another sign, such as Give way ahead and Stop ahead.
The theory exam in Cyprus is oral: the examiner shows you a sign and you say what it means, in Greek or English. Many warning signs look alike, so compare the pictures closely and practise saying the full name out loud.
Take the 75 signs in groups rather than all at once. Start with bends and junctions, then crossings and animals, then hazards such as Risk of ice, Falling rocks, Side winds and Low flying helicopters. Level crossings have three signs in our list: Level crossing with barriers, Level crossing without barrier and Level crossing without barrier (at the crossing). The free road signs test shows you which ones you get wrong, so you know where to go back.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a red triangle mean on a road sign in Cyprus?
A triangle with a red border is a warning sign. It tells you about a hazard ahead, such as a bend, a junction, a crossing or roadworks, so you can slow down in time. It does not forbid anything by itself.
How many warning signs are there in Cyprus?
We cover 75 warning signs, out of 240 signs in total. They include bends, junctions, pedestrian and school crossings, animals, level crossings and road humps.
Are warning signs asked in the Cyprus theory exam?
The exam is oral and the examiner chooses which signs to show, so any warning sign can come up. You say what each one means, in Greek or English. Learn all 75 and check yourself with the free road signs test.
How is a warning sign different from a prohibitory sign?
A warning sign (mostly a red-bordered triangle) tells you what is ahead. A prohibitory sign (mostly a red-bordered circle) tells you what you must not do, such as enter or overtake.
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