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Fork ahead — South African Road Sign W115

The road ahead splits into two, forming a Y. You will need to choose one of the two branches. Slow down, decide early which branch you need, and position yourself correctly. Watch for traffic in or merging from the other branch and give way as required.

Fork ahead road sign

W115

At a glance

Sign code
W115
Type
Warning
Official meaning
Warning of a Y-junction ahead where the road divides into two roads that branch off in different directions.

What the Fork ahead sign means

The road ahead splits into two, forming a Y. You will need to choose one of the two branches.

What you must do

Slow down, decide early which branch you need, and position yourself correctly. Watch for traffic in or merging from the other branch and give way as required.

Know the mistake this sign turns on

Full access adds the confusion Fork ahead is most often mistaken for and the hint for the test, on this sign and every other one — plus practice questions and timed mock papers. The practice sample and the readiness test are free.

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Sources

  • Road Traffic Signs chart, National Department of TransportThe official chart. Sign W115 was checked against it, artwork and meaning, before being published here.
  • National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000 — Schedule 1Where the prescribed meaning of each road traffic sign is set out.

Last updated 2026-08-23.

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