Turn back

Turn back

You have entered a road where you are not permitted to continue and must turn back.

Other Manual Work Signs for work at road

What should you do?

Stop safely, check carefully and turn your vehicle around without driving further.

How to recognise it

A grey panel with TURN BACK above a crossed-out straight-ahead arrow and Cas ar Ais beneath.

Common confusion

Cas ar Ais is Irish for Turn Back; it is not a road name or destination.

Explanation written by the My Driving Test editorial team using the Department of Transport Traffic Signs Manual conventions and the RSA Rules of the Road.

Quick Facts

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Other Manual Work Signs for work at road
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Turn back
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