Hairpin curve: This symbol on a yellow warning sign stands for:

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The arrow rises, swings over to the right, and heads back down, which marks a hairpin: a curve where the road reverses direction almost completely. Cut your speed sharply before you enter it.

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Topic: Warning signs   License: Car permit

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