Distance Warning Indicator Symbols

Distance Warning

These are Distance Warning Indicator or Vehicle Detection Indicator symbols. It is a warning that a vehicle in front is too close or is being approached too quickly, or that a stationary obstacle exists in the direction of travel. It may be a stand alone system or a part of some manufacturers’ active cruise control systems.

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The first image shows a car inside a red triangle. The second shows a vehicle in a gray scale star-like structure. It would appear in the vehicle’s information display. In any case, it is likely time to apply the brakes, and if you’re reading this now, you clearly did!

The first two here are similar showing one car approaching another with a line and exclamation point in between in yellow/amber , red and black and white. The exclamation point in all of them indicate a fault in the system, often weather or dirt related. Use additional caution.

The difference is that the cars are whole or in part, which makes the image easier to interpret. Depending on manufacturer the color may move to red as the distance shrinks and is deemed to small. The last one simply puts the triangle and exclamation point behind a car.

Similar Symbols

Note that the symbols to the right are very similar and have a similar function. Click here to learn more.

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