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Winding road

Winding road: what it means

Sign W208, TW208, W209, TW209

What it means

A series of curves is ahead, one after the other.

What you must do

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

Where you see it

On any public road, especially in mountainous areas.

Remember

One sign, many curves. You get no further warning after the first curve.

There could be any number of curves after the first one, without further warning.

This sign comes in two versions. On one, the first bend 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

    Which of the following signs is displayed on any public road, especially in mountainous areas?

    A
    B
    C
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    Answer: Picture B

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

  2. Question 2

    Which sign warns of a series of curves ahead?

    A
    B
    C
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    Answer: Picture A

    The Winding road sign warns of a series of curves (many bends, one after the other) ahead.

  3. Question 3

    Which sign warns of a series of curves ahead, of which the first bend is to the right?

    A
    B
    C
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    Answer: Picture C

    On Winding road sign W208 the first bend is to the right.

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