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Gravel road begins sign
What it means
To warn that the tarred road you are driving on will end soon and will have a gravel surface ahead. Slow down and look out for a ditches or potholes at the joint between the gravel and the tarred surface. Steering will be lighter on the gravel, vehicles will tend to skid easier and will need a longer stopping distance.
Where you’ll see it
On any tarred road, especially in the vicinity of farms.
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