Grader working: what it means

What it means

A grader is working on the carriageway (roadway) ahead.

What you must do

Slow down and drive slowly past the grader.

Where you see it

On any road.

Remember

Pass the grader slowly. You may not have the full width of the road.

• The full width of the road may not be available.
• There could be sand or gravel on the carriageway that could affect the handling of your vehicle.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   Which of these signs warns that a grader is working on the carriageway ahead?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture B

   This is the Grader working sign. It warns that a grader is working on the road ahead.

2. Question 2

   

   The sign shown is displayed and a grader is working on the carriageway ahead. How are you required to pass the grader?

   • A Pass the grader quickly to clear the area
   • B Stop and wait until the grader leaves the road
   • C Slow down and drive slowly past the grader
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   Answer: C: Slow down and drive slowly past the grader

   You must slow down and drive slowly past the grader.

3. Question 3

   True or false?

   Where a Grader working sign is displayed, the full width of the road may not be available.

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   Answer: True

   Where a grader is working, the full width of the road may not be available to you.