What does this sign indicate?
Signage: Vertical signs
Explanation
Sign S-16: escape area for brake failure
The vertical sign **S-16** indicates the proximity of an **escape area** or **emergency braking lane**, designed to **stop a vehicle with brake failure**.
- Design: **energy-absorbing** materials (gravel/sand) and an **uphill gradient** to slow down progressively.
- Use: only in **emergencies** (overheated or ineffective brakes). Steer straight into the area; do not return to the carriageway.
- Typical location: **long descents** and high-risk sections.
Purpose: to enable a **safe stop** and minimise damage.
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