Warning, Construction & Information Signs
You see this sign on a rural road. What should you expect ahead?
- AA single sharp turn, then a long straight road.
- BTwo curves in opposite directions, then a straight road.
- CA hilly road with a series of dips and bumps.
- DA series of three or more curves close together.
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Correct answer: D. A series of three or more curves close together.
Why
This is the Winding Road sign. It warns that the road ahead has three or more curves close together. Slow down before the first curve and keep a safe speed until the curves end, because you may not see far ahead. A plaque such as NEXT XX MILES can show how far the curves go on. The Reverse Curve sign looks similar, but its arrow bends only twice and warns of two curves.
Why the other answers are not correct
- A. One sharp turn is shown by the Turn sign, an arrow with one square bend.
- B. Two curves in opposite directions are shown by the Reverse Curve sign, an arrow with two bends.
- C. Hills and dips have their own signs; this winding arrow shows the road bending to the left and right.
Verified against Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, 11th Edition with Revision 1 · Section 2C.07 Horizontal Alignment Signs (W1-1 through W1-5, W1-11, and W1-15) · p. 196
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