Slippery Road Sign
Unusually slippery conditions ahead for the next 2 km. Avoid sudden braking or sharp steering — your vehicle could skid unexpectedly.
What Kind of Sign Is This?
Warning signs alert you to a hazard ahead so you can adjust speed and position before you reach it. They are yellow diamonds with a red border.
- NATIS code
- W333
- Category
- Warning
- Group
- Surface
K53 Questions on Warning Signs
Straight from the question bank, with the answer and the reason it is correct.
A triangular sign shows a symbol of a car sliding (skid marks). What does it warn of?▼
The SLIPPERY ROAD warning sign indicates that the road surface ahead may be slippery (due to wet conditions, ice, loose gravel, or tar). Reduce speed and avoid sudden braking or steering.
A triangular sign shows a car swerving on a wavy line. What does this mean?▼
A SLIPPERY ROAD warning sign indicates that the road surface ahead is or may be slippery due to ice, water, loose gravel, or oil. Reduce speed and avoid sharp steering, braking, or acceleration.
A triangular warning sign shows a car skidding (with wavy lines under tyres). What does this indicate?▼
The SLIPPERY ROAD warning sign (showing a skidding car) indicates a SLIPPERY ROAD AHEAD, especially when wet. Reduce speed, avoid harsh braking or sharp steering, and increase following distance.
A triangular sign with a red border on a white background shows a winding road symbol. What does this mean?▼
This WARNING sign indicates a winding or S-bend road ahead. You must reduce speed and be prepared for sharp curves.