Temporary barricade

Temporary barricade: what it means

Sign W411

What it means

Part of the road is temporarily closed to traffic.

What you must do

Slow down and do not try to drive past the sign. Look out for additional regulatory signs that will show an alternative route (another way to go).

Where you see it

On any road, where the carriageway (roadway) is closed.

Remember

Barricade: never drive past it. Look for the signs to another route.

Test yourself

Question 1
True or false?
The Temporary barricade sign (W411) is used on any road where the carriageway is closed.
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Answer: True
True. The Temporary barricade sign is used on any road where the carriageway (the road) is closed.
Question 2
Which of these signs warns that part of the road is temporarily closed to traffic?
A
B
C
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Answer: Picture C
The Temporary barricade sign warns that part of the road is closed to traffic for a while.
Question 3
A Temporary barricade sign (W411) is displayed on the road ahead of you. What must you do?
- A Stop, then drive past the sign when the road is clear
- B Slow down and do not attempt to drive past the sign
- C Slow down and drive past the sign on the right
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Answer: B: Slow down and do not attempt to drive past the sign
You must slow down and not try to drive past the Temporary barricade sign.

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