Sharp curve chevron

Sharp curve chevron: what it means

Sign W405, TW405, W407, TW407, W406, TW406, W408, TW408

What it means

The road ahead curves suddenly.

What you must do

Slow down to take the curve at a safe speed, or to be able to stop within the distance you can see.

Where you see it

On any road, especially in mountainous areas.

Remember

Sudden curve: slow down until you can stop within the distance you can see.

This sign has a left version and a right version. Look at the sign in front of you to see which way the road curves.

Test yourself

Question 1
Which of these signs is used on any road, especially in mountainous areas?
A
B
C
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Answer: Picture C
The Sharp curve chevron sign is used on any road, mostly in mountain areas.
Question 2
Which of these signs warns that the road ahead curves suddenly?
A
B
C
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Answer: Picture B
The Sharp curve chevron sign warns that the road ahead curves suddenly.
Question 3
You are travelling on a mountain pass and approach the warning sign shown. What action is required of you?
- A Maintain your speed and move to the centre of the road
- B Stop before the sign and wait until the road is clear
- C Slow down to take the curve at a safe speed
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Answer: C: Slow down to take the curve at a safe speed
At a Sharp curve chevron sign you must slow down and take the curve at a safe speed.

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