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A map indicates a 'dead end' road by what common symbolic representation?
The most common map symbol for a dead-end road is a road line that simply stops with a short horizontal or perpendicular bar at its terminus, indicating no thro
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Question: A map indicates a 'dead end' road by what common symbolic representation?
Answer options:
- A thick red line
- A 'T' symbol at the end of the road ✅ A road segment ending abruptly with a small horizontal bar
- A series of small dots along the road
Correct answer: A road segment ending abruptly with a small horizontal bar
Explanation: The most common map symbol for a dead-end road is a road line that simply stops with a short horizontal or perpendicular bar at its terminus, indicating no through access.
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