W218
At a glance
- Sign code
- W218
- Type
- Warning
- Official meaning
- Warning of concealed driveways or access ways joining the road from both the left and the right that may not be easily seen in time.
What the Concealed driveways ahead sign means
There are hidden driveways or side entrances ahead on both sides of the road, where vehicles may pull out without much warning.
What you must do
Slow down, cover the brake, and scan both edges of the road for vehicles emerging from either side. Be ready to give way and stop.
Know the mistake this sign turns on
Full access adds the confusion Concealed driveways 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 W218 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.