Soft Shoulder Sign
The road shoulder is soft and may be dangerous. Do not drive or stop on the shoulder. If unavoidable, slow down as much as possible — the vehicle will pull towards the soft shoulder.
What Kind of Sign Is This?
Temporary signs mark roadworks and short-term conditions. They override the permanent signs around them for as long as they are in place.
- NATIS code
- TW342
- Category
- Temporary
- Group
- Temporary Hazard
K53 Questions on Temporary Signs
Straight from the question bank, with the answer and the reason it is correct.
A yellow warning triangle warns of a soft shoulder at the road's edge. Why is this dangerous?▼
A soft shoulder has not been compacted, so a wheel dropping onto it can sink or be pulled sideways. Drivers who then over-correct with a sharp steering input are the ones who end up crossing into oncoming traffic.
A sign has a yellow background with a black symbol (same shape as a permanent sign). What does the yellow colour indicate?▼
TEMPORARY signs have a yellow background. They indicate a temporary road condition (construction, special event) and TAKE PRECEDENCE over all permanent signs in that area.
A temporary (yellow background) sign shows workers with shovels. What does this mean?▼
A temporary yellow sign with workers indicates ROADWORKS AHEAD. Reduce speed, expect changed road conditions, obey all temporary signs, and watch for workers.
A temporary speed limit sign shows 40 km/h, but the permanent sign nearby shows 60 km/h. Which applies?▼
Temporary signs (yellow background) take PRECEDENCE over all permanent signs. So you must obey the temporary 40 km/h limit, not the permanent 60 km/h sign.