Slippery Road Sign: meaning and what to do
Quick answer:The surface may be slippery, especially when wet or icy. Slow down; brake and steer gently.
The slippery road sign shows a car with skid marks inside a warning triangle. The surface ahead may be slippery, especially when wet or icy. Slow down and brake, accelerate and steer gently. In the US the equivalent reads “slippery when wet”.
What to do when you see this sign
Slow down; brake and steer gently.
What kind of sign is it?
Warning sign (Vienna Convention category A). Warning signs are triangles with a red border in the UK and most of Europe. They tell you about a hazard ahead so you can slow down and get ready. They don’t give an order on their own, but ignoring the hazard can still lead to careless driving.
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