When entering a construction site, what warning would the driver have of the presence of overhead electrical cables?

Explanation: • None: No. Health and safety regulations would require a warning to be in place.
• The height marker in his cab: No. although his vehicle might be fitted with such a sign if it has a travelling height in excess of 3 metres, that sign would not warn the driver of any overhead cables etc.
• Overheight-sensors and an illuminating warning sign: No, whilst you will often see this approach used on permanent hazards, it is not usually used in temporary locations like building sites.
• A sign advising of the fact near the entrance to the site and red and white bunting hanging from two poles at the relevant height: Yes, there could be a written sign advises of the danger near the site entrance and the red and white bunting is a common warning sign of this type of hazard.

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