Start of central reserve or obstruction

Start of central reserve or obstruction

Warns that a central reserve or obstruction starts ahead, separating your traffic from oncoming traffic.

Warning signs for road work

What should you do?

Keep left of the island and stay in your lane as the road splits.

How to recognise it

Orange diamond with an island at the top, an upward arrow on the left and a downward arrow on the right.

Common confusion

The downward arrow shows two-way traffic, unlike the obstruction between lanes sign.

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.

Quick Facts

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Warning signs for road work
Sign Name
Start of central reserve or obstruction
Category Size
52 signs

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