W216
At a glance
- Sign code
- W216
- Type
- Warning
- Official meaning
- Warning of a concealed driveway or access way joining the road from the right that may not be easily seen in time.
What the Concealed driveway ahead sign means
There is a hidden driveway or side entrance ahead on the right, where vehicles may pull out without much warning.
What you must do
Ease off the accelerator, cover the brake, and watch the right edge for vehicles emerging. Be ready to stop or give way to traffic entering the road.
Know the mistake this sign turns on
Full access adds the confusion Concealed driveway ahead is most often mistaken for and the hint for the test, on this sign and every other one — plus practice questions and timed mock papers. The practice sample and the readiness test are free.
See the free practice testSources
- Road Traffic Signs chart, National Department of TransportThe official chart. Sign W216 was checked against it, artwork and meaning, before being published here.
- National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000 — Schedule 1Where the prescribed meaning of each road traffic sign is set out.
Last updated 2026-08-23.