Dead-end

Dead-end: what it means

Sign W410, TW410

What it means

The road does not continue beyond the sign. You must turn, either to the left or to the right.

What you must do

Decide which direction to go and slow down.

Where you see it

On any road, where the carriageway (roadway) ends.

Remember

Dead-end: the road stops here, so choose left or right.

The temporary sign with the same meaning is called the Road closed chevron.

Test yourself

Question 1
Which of these signs is called Dead-end?
A
B
C
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Answer: Picture A
The warning sign with the code W410 is called Dead-end.
Question 2
On which part of a road is the warning sign shown (W410) used?
- A Where the road enters a wildlife sanctuary
- B Where the carriageway ends
- C Where the road is close to a railway line
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Answer: B: Where the carriageway ends
The Dead-end sign and the Road closed chevron are used where the carriageway (the road) ends.
Question 3
Which of these signs warns that the road does not continue beyond the sign?
A
B
C
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Answer: Picture A
The Dead-end sign warns that the road does not continue beyond the sign.

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