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Curve Ahead: What It Means & What To Do

Curve Ahead (W1-2) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: A curve is ahead
MUTCD CodeW1-2
CategoryWarning Signs
ShapeDiamond
ColorYellow with black

What Does the Curve Ahead Mean?

A curve is ahead. Reduce speed to navigate safely.

About This Sign

This sign warns of a gradual curve in the road ahead. The arrow indicates the curve direction.

Commonly Confused With

Sharp Turn (W1-1) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: A sharp turn is ahead

Sharp Turn

W1-1

Other Warning Signs

Sharp Turn (W1-1) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: A sharp turn is ahead

Sharp Turn

W1-1

Reverse Turn (W1-3) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: The road ahead makes two sharp turns in opposite directions

Reverse Turn

W1-3

Reverse Curve (W1-4) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: The road curves in one direction, then curves in the opposite direction

Reverse Curve

W1-4

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