We usually assume driving is more or less the same everywhere—aside from countries where people drive on the opposite side of the road and from the other side of the car.
But what about road signs? We pass them so often they almost become invisible. Are they consistent around the globe, or do they differ more than we realize?
Wiser Words Have Never Been Spoken
You'll find signs like these scattered across India’s twisty, winding roads. They might seem like a joke at first glance, but they’re surprisingly effective. I mean, how can you ignore a warning when it’s coming from your bro?
This Is So Strange
This blue stop sign is located in Hawaii, where blue signs like this are fairly common. They're typically used on private property because it's actually against the law to install your own red stop sign.
You Don't Have To Tell Me Twice
This has to be one of the most oddly specific signs out there. It's basically warning you not to laugh or open your mouth too wide—because there’s a real possibility a bird might drop something unpleasant right in it.
This Is A Smart Idea
In South Korea, dedicated traffic lights are installed just for buses. This helps eliminate any confusion over right of way and ensures that bus drivers have a clear signal when it's their turn to go.
This One Is Pretty Self-Explanatory
In England's Otterburn Ranges, these signs are a familiar sight. Drivers passing through the area often encounter delays caused by tanks and other military training vehicles. Now that’s a traffic jam you don’t see every day.
Those Are Some Very Specific Instructions
This uniquely detailed crossing sign is from Mount Isa, Australia. It caused enough confusion that a new sign had to be put up. Even after seeing it, I'm still not entirely sure I get it.
Beware Of Electric Horses?
This sign appears throughout Exmoor National Park in England, where ponies roam without much understanding of road safety. Additionally, sudden lightning storms are a common hazard in the area.
Guess Where This Sign Is
That's right—Australia! Where else would a sign like this be necessary? While it may seem like a joke, certain areas of Australia can be incredibly harsh and unforgiving.
This One Is Kind Of Sad
In Stockholm, Sweden, you'll find these signs in pedestrian-heavy areas. They serve as a warning to drivers that people often cross the road without paying attention, distracted by their phones.
That's A Bit Ominous
This "beware of bats" sign is located in Vares, Bosnia and Herzegovina. As evening falls, the bats emerge in such large numbers that they become a real traffic hazard.
How Very Punny
This road sign in Oxfordshire is not just to be funny, it's there to warn people who are driving too fast to slow down in general, but also to slow down to keep the wildlife safe.
Good Thing There Is A Sign
At first, it might seem a little like overkill to put up so many "Beware of Elephant" signs, because you would think you'd see them, right? Well, maybe not. Can you spot the elephant in this picture?
Yeah, I'll Wait In The Car
How many times did someone have to get hit with a falling deer carcass before they put this sign up? Not sure about you, but I would probably just avoid that area.
They Really Want You To Stop
This area of California is known as Death Valley for a reason. It gets extraordinarily hot there, with a common high around 120°F. Let's hope people take this sign seriously.
Beware Of Zombies?
Zombies would be a great reason to put a sign up, but this sign is actually warning you that this spot in Northern Finland can have thin ice and you'll probably fall in.
Very To The Point
You can tell that whoever made this sign had to explain this one too many times to people who didn't believe them. It's safe to say this spot should be avoided if there is even the slightest bit of thunder.
What Do You Think This One Means?
This sign is warning drivers that up ahead there is a tree that has an especially low hanging branch, so make sure you'll be able to get under it if you want to go further.
Why Doesn't Everywhere Do This?
This speed limit sign changes depending on what the weather is like on the road ahead. It knows if it's foggy, rainy, or perfectly clear for a safe drive through.
Smash And Grab?
These signs are put up all over San Fransisco to warn people that the area they are parking in is a hot spot for car thieves who smash windows and take whatever they can reach in a car.
This Might Be Confusing
This is a sign telling people that trucks and motorcycles cannot go on the road ahead. Usually, to us, a circle means "go ahead," especially because the line isn't crossed through the image.