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Quay, shore or ferry landing
The sign warns of a quay, shore or ferry landing.
When you see the sign
Slow down and be prepared for the road to approach a quay, beach or ferry terminal, often with only a short distance to the water. Keep the vehicle under good control and be ready to stop before the edge of the quay, a ferry ramp, a queue or a barrier.
Rules
- The sign warns of a quay, beach or ferry terminal ahead.
- You must adjust your speed to the visibility and conditions so that you can stop within the stretch of road you can see.
- The sign does not itself introduce a new speed limit or require you to stop.
- At a ferry terminal, you must follow traffic lights, barriers, road markings and instructions from personnel.
Tips
- Brake early and smoothly, especially if the road slopes towards the water or the surface is slippery.
- Look out for a ferry queue, a closed barrier, a moving ferry ramp and people in the carriageway.
- Keep a greater distance from the vehicle in front, because the queue at a ferry terminal may stop suddenly.
- Avoid reversing or turning around near an unprotected quay edge unless you have a full view of the surroundings.
Common misconceptions
- Some people interpret the symbol as a warning of a steep hill, but the sign specifically warns that water is nearby at a quay, beach or ferry terminal.
- Some people think the sign always means they must stop. Stopping is only necessary when the situation, barrier, signal or instruction requires it.
- Some people assume that the sign is only used at ferry terminals, but it may also be placed at a quay or beach without a ferry service.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this sign warn about?
- AIt warns of a steep downhill slope ahead.
- BIt warns of a quay, beach or ferry landing ahead.
- CIt warns of a dangerous bend to the right ahead.
- DIt warns that the road becomes narrower on both sides ahead.
Medium
You are approaching this sign, and your view further towards the water is limited. There are no barriers, signals or instructions at the location. What do you do?
- AI always stop at the sign, even if the road ahead is completely clear.
- BI increase my speed to get quickly past the area near the water.
- CI reduce my speed so that I can stop within the stretch of road I can see.
- DI continue at the same speed because the sign only provides information about the location.
Hard
The road shown in the symbol slopes downhill, but there is no ferry service at the location. Which interpretation is correct?
- AThe sign still warns of a quay or beach near water.
- BIn this case, the sign requires you to stop before the sloping section of road.
- CIn this case, the sign warns of a particularly steep downhill slope.
- DThe sign applies only when a ferry service is operating normally.
Theory test tip
In the theory test, the sign may be confused with «Steep hill» because the image slopes downwards. Look for the symbol showing a vehicle next to an edge with waves; this indicates a quay, beach or ferry terminal.
Did you know
The sign can be used both where a road ends at an open quay edge and on the approach to a ferry terminal. The particular danger is that the driver may go too far towards the water or encounter an unexpected queue, barrier or ferry ramp.
Frequently asked questions
Do I always have to stop when I see the sign?
No, the sign is a warning sign and does not by itself require you to stop. However, you must reduce your speed when necessary and stop if a barrier, traffic signal, personnel, queue or the conditions require it.
Does the sign mean that the road ends at the water?
Not necessarily. The road may end at a quay or beach, but it may also continue to a ferry terminal where the ferry transports the vehicles onwards.
Does the sign change the speed limit?
No, the warning sign does not change the posted or general speed limit. However, you must still adjust your speed to the hazard, visibility, road surface and any queue.
What should I pay particular attention to at a ferry terminal?
Look out for queues, barriers, traffic lights, the ferry ramp and instructions from personnel. Also watch out for pedestrians and vehicles manoeuvring in a confined area.
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