W350
At a glance
- Sign code
- W350
- Type
- Warning
- Official meaning
- Warning of a drift (a place where water may flow over the roadway) ahead.
What the Drift / Ford ahead sign means
There is a drift ahead, a dip where water flows or collects across the road.
What you must do
Slow down and check the depth and flow before crossing; do not enter if the water is deep or fast-flowing.
Know the mistake this sign turns on
Full access adds the confusion Drift / Ford 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 W350 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.