Gentle curve: what it means

What it means

There is a gentle curve ahead, to the left or to the right.

What you must do

Make sure you drive at a speed at which you can take the curve safely, or stop within the distance that you can see.

Where you see it

On any public road.

Remember

Even on a gentle curve, you must be able to stop within the distance you can see.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   Which sign warns that there is a gentle curve ahead?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture C

   The Gentle curve sign warns that there is a gentle (soft) curve ahead to the left or right.

2. Question 2

   At a Gentle curve warning sign, at what speed must a driver ensure that he or she is travelling?

   • A The general speed limit applicable to the road
   • B The same speed as the vehicle travelling ahead
   • C A speed at which the curve can be taken safely
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   Answer: C: A speed at which the curve can be taken safely

   Drive at a speed at which you can take the curve safely or stop within the distance you see.