Chevron Alignment: What It Means & What To Do
What Does the Chevron Alignment Mean?
Marks a sharp change in the direction of the road. A row of these guides you through the curve.
About This Sign
The chevron alignment sign points in the direction the road turns. Several are placed along a sharp curve to help you follow the roadway, especially at night or in poor visibility.
Where you will see it
You meet these signs along a sharp curve. A row of them points the direction the road turns and helps you follow the roadway.
What to do
- Slow down before the curve and follow the arrows' direction.
- Use the row of signs to see how the road bends.
- Stay extra alert at night or in poor visibility.
A common mistake
Drivers sometimes think a chevron is a single sign pointing to a turn-off. It points in the direction the road bends, and several along a curve guide you through it.
What to remember for the test
Remember that chevrons mark a sharp change in direction, and they point the way the road turns. A row of them is placed along the curve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Chevron Alignment mean?
Marks a sharp change in the direction of the road. A row of these guides you through the curve.
What shape and color is the Chevron Alignment?
The Chevron Alignment uses the Rectangle (vertical) shape and Yellow with black coloring.
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