Combined curves: what it means

What it means

There are two sharp curves ahead, in opposite directions.

What you must do

Slow down enough to go around the curves safely, or stop within the distance you can see.

Where you see it

On any public road, especially in mountainous areas.

Remember

Combined curves: two sharp curves, one each way.

This sign comes in two versions. On one, the first curve is to the right. On the other, the first curve is to the left. Look at the sign in front of you to see which way the first curve goes.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   On which roads may the Combined curves warning sign be displayed?

   • A Only freeways in urban areas
   • B Any public road, especially in mountainous areas
   • C Only one-way roads in urban areas
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   Answer: B: Any public road, especially in mountainous areas

   The Combined curves sign is found on any public road, especially in mountainous areas (places with mountains).

2. Question 2

   Which ONE of the following does NOT describe the curves that a Combined curves sign warns of?

   • A The curves are in the same direction
   • B There are two curves
   • C The curves are sharp
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   Answer: A: The curves are in the same direction

   The sign warns of two sharp curves in opposite directions, not in the same direction.

3. Question 3

   Which sign warns of two sharp curves ahead in opposite directions, the first curve being to the right?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture A

   Combined curves sign W210 shows that the first of the two sharp curves is to the right.