Arrestor bed ahead: what it means

What it means

This marking shows where a driver whose brakes have become defective (have failed) can drive the vehicle off the road. It is especially for drivers of heavy vehicles. The gravel section ahead will stop the vehicle.

What you must do

Only drive into the arrestor bed when your brakes fail.

Where you see it

On any rural road, especially in mountainous areas.

Remember

An arrestor bed is for brake failure only.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   In which areas, especially, is the arrestor bed ahead marking found on rural roads?

   • A Mountainous areas
   • B Coastal areas
   • C Built-up areas
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   Answer: A: Mountainous areas

   The arrestor bed ahead marking is found on rural roads, especially in mountainous areas.

2. Question 2

   Which road marking indicates where a driver whose brakes have become defective can drive the vehicle off the road?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture A

   The arrestor bed ahead marking shows where a vehicle with defective brakes can be driven off the road.

3. Question 3

   What stops a vehicle that is driven into an arrestor bed?

   • A A concrete wall
   • B The gravel section ahead
   • C A steel barrier
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   Answer: B: The gravel section ahead

   The gravel section ahead stops a vehicle that is driven into an arrestor bed.