What is a worded warning sign?

• A. A sign that uses only pictures
• B. A sign that uses only symbols
• C. A warning sign that conveys the hazard with words
• D. A sign with a timetable

Answer: (C)

Worded warning signs are signs that tell you what the hazard is using written words rather than a picture or symbol. They state the danger in text, like “Slippery when wet” or “Road works ahead,” so you get a clear, explicit message about what to expect. This is different from signs that rely on pictures or symbols to show the hazard, or from a sign that isn’t about a hazard at all (like a timetable). So the option describing a warning sign that conveys the hazard with words is the one that matches the idea of a worded warning sign.