Falling rocks: what it means

What it means

Rocks could fall onto the carriageway (roadway). They could come from the left or from the right-hand side.

What you must do

Slow down so that you can stop within your sight distance (the distance you can see) if a rock fall occurs or has occurred.

Where you see it

Especially in mountainous areas.

Remember

Rocks may already be lying in the road. Be able to stop within the distance you can see.

Rock falls occur more often when it rains. In rainy weather, reduce your speed further, since your stopping distance will be longer.

This sign comes in two versions. One warns of rocks falling from the left. The other warns of rocks falling from the right-hand side. Look at the sign in front of you to see which side it is.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   

   The sign shown is displayed especially in which areas?

   • A Mountainous areas
   • B Residential areas
   • C Areas close to harbours
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   Answer: A: Mountainous areas

   The Falling rocks sign is found especially in mountainous areas (places with mountains).

2. Question 2

   Which of these signs warns that rocks could fall on the carriageway?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture B

   A Falling rocks sign warns that rocks could fall on the road you are driving on.

3. Question 3

   

   From which side does the sign shown warn that rocks could fall on the carriageway?

   • A From the right-hand side
   • B From both sides at the same time
   • C From the left
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   Answer: C: From the left

   This Falling rocks sign (W334 or TW334) warns that rocks could fall from the left.