Car permit · Warning signs

Slippery when wet: What hazard does this yellow sign alert you to?

Slippery when wet

Correct answer: The pavement can get slick when wet, so take care.

Answer options

  1. ATraffic will be merging from the right side
  2. BThe road ahead winds back and forth, so take care
  3. CThe pavement can get slick when wet, so take care Correct

Why

The car with wavy skid marks warns that the surface turns slippery when wet. In rain or ice, slow down, increase your following distance and avoid sudden steering or braking.

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Topic: Warning signs   License: Car permit

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