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Information Road Signs Namibian Learners Licence Book
Essential Information Signs for the Namibian NaTIS Test
In the Namibian Learners Licence curriculum, Information Signs play a vital role in driver guidance and safety. Unlike Regulatory signs (which are the law) or Warning signs (which alert you to hazards), Information Signs are designed to help you navigate, providing directions, distances, and location details for essential services.
While Information Signs are generally considered “secondary” to regulatory commands, failing to understand them can lead to dangerous situations… such as driving into a dead-end street or missing a critical freeway exit. In the official NaTIS exam, you will be tested on your ability to recognize these rectangular signs and understand the specific instructions they provide, such as toll tariffs and traffic signal coordination. These notes cover the most frequently tested information signs in Namibia to ensure you are fully prepared for your theory test.
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INFORMATION ROAD SIGNS (Notes)
Cul-de-sac or Dead end
No through road to the left, as indicated by the red bar.
Information centre
This is where you can obtain information about the local area, directions and so on
Bus stop ahead
Bus stop ahead at the indicated distance.
Decoding the Visual Language of Guidance
The Anatomy of an Information Sign
Most Information signs in Namibia are rectangular and utilize specific color-coding to convey their message quickly:
- Blue/Green Rectangles: General guidance about routes, locations, and upcoming services like bus stops.
- Brown Signs: Usually reserved for tourism information, such as information centers or national parks.
- Supplementary Plates: These are small, additional signs placed below main signs to provide specific distances or recommended speeds (e.g., advising a safe speed for a curve even if the legal limit is higher).
Freeway Awareness: The Countdown Signs
A common area where learners lose marks at NaTIS is the Countdown Signage. These are the white-and-blue bars found on highways. It is critical to remember that each diagonal bar represents 100 meters. A sign with three bars indicates 300m to an exit, requiring you to check your mirrors and prepare to move into the left-hand lane immediately.
Multi-phase traffic signals
The traffic lights do not change simply from red to green, but have more phases to allow vehicles to turn against oncoming traffic.
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Countdown
High speed freeway exit countdown signs. Each white bar represents 100m to the exit
Co-ordinated traffic signals
Traffic signals are coordinated at the speed shown, on the section of the road.
Cul-de-sac
No through road ahead, as indicated by the red bar.
Right of way
Indicate to the driver that you are driving on the road that has the right-of-way at the junction ahead.
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Road experiment
Temporary experiment or research activity is being conducted on a section of the road.
Auto toll
Auto toll is operational
Toll tariff board
Toll fees for the toll plaza ahead
Supplementary plate
Recommended speed.
Supplementary plate
Supplementary plate
Mastering Information Signs for Your Licence
Information signs are the “navigators” of the road. By mastering these symbols, you ensure that your driving remains smooth and efficient. Remember, during your NaTIS practical test, your examiner will look for your ability to follow directional signs while maintaining total control of your vehicle.
Once you have reviewed these notes, we recommend taking our Information Signs Practice Quiz to test your retention. If you have any doubts about other categories, you can find our complete Regulatory Signs Notes and Road Markings Guide here. For those who need to study offline, buy our latest 2026 NaTIS Question Papers to study anywhere, anytime.
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