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Drift sign
Afrikaans: Deurwaad teken
What it means
Slow down and if it is not known how deep the water is, stop. If passable, drive through the water slowly.
Verminder spoed en, as dit nie bekend is hoe diep die water is nie, stop. As dit deurgaanbaar is, ry stadig deur die water.
Where you’ll see it
On any road especially in rural areas. Purpose To warn the driver that there is a drift ahead and that the road could be flooded.
Op enige pad, veral in plattelandse gebiede. Doel: om die bestuurder te waarsku dat daar 'n drif vorentoe is en dat die pad oorstroom kan wees.
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