Sheep

Sheep

Warns that sheep may be on or crossing the road ahead, common in upland and unfenced areas.

General Warning Signs

What should you do?

Slow right down, expect animals to stray onto the road without warning and stop if a flock is being moved.

How to recognise it

Yellow diamond with a black silhouette of a sheep.

Common confusion

Similar to the cattle sign; the animal shown tells you what to expect, but the same caution applies.

Explanation written by the My Driving Test editorial team using the Department of Transport Traffic Signs Manual conventions and the RSA Rules of the Road.

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General Warning Signs
Sign Name
Sheep
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