Diagrammatic signs
Arrestor Bed (DGS5)

Where
On Descents.
Purpose
To indicate that there is an arrestor bed ahead and to indicate the entrance to such an arrestor bed.
Action
Should the brakes of your vehicle fail, drive straight into the arrestor bed.
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Other diagrammatic signs
- Guidance signs (GS1)
- Additional Lane (DGS2)
- Traffic Movements Affected by an Obstruction (DGS1)
- Lane-use Control by Regulation (DGS3)
- Lanes Merge (DGS4)
- Engage Lower Gear (DGS6)