Gravel road begins: what it means
Sign W325, TW325
What it means
The tarred road you are driving on will end soon. The road ahead has a gravel surface.
What you must do
Slow down and look out for ditches or potholes at the joint between the gravel and the tarred surface.
Where you see it
On any tarred road, especially near farms.
Remember
On gravel you skid more easily and need a longer stopping distance.
A vehicle behaves differently on gravel:
- Steering will be lighter.
- Vehicles tend to skid more easily.
- Vehicles need a longer stopping distance.
Test yourself
Question 1
The Gravel road begins sign may be displayed on any tarred road. In the vicinity of which places in particular is it found?
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Answer: A: Farms
The Gravel road begins sign is on tarred roads, mostly near farms.
Question 2
Which of these signs warns that the tarred road you are driving on will end soon and have a gravel surface ahead?
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Answer: Picture A
This sign warns that the tarred road will end soon and become gravel.
Question 3
You pass a Gravel road begins sign and reduce speed. What must you look out for at the joint between the tarred and the gravel surface?
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Answer: B: Ditches or potholes
You must slow down and look out for ditches or potholes where the tar meets the gravel.
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