Curve with Side Road: What It Means & What To Do
What Does the Curve with Side Road Mean?
The road curves and a side road joins it. Watch for vehicles entering or crossing.
About This Sign
This sign warns that the road ahead curves and another road intersects within or near the curve. Slow down and watch for vehicles entering, leaving, or crossing the roadway as you go through the curve.
Where you will see it
You see this sign where the road bends and another road joins in the curve or right next to it, so entering vehicles are hard to see.
What to do
- Slow down before you enter the curve.
- Watch for vehicles entering, leaving or crossing the roadway.
- Stay in your lane through the curve.
A common mistake
Drivers focus on steering through the curve and forget the side road. A vehicle may enter right where your view is limited, so keep scanning for cars at the junction.
What to remember for the test
Remember the sign combines two hazards at once: a curve and a side road. Slow down and watch for other vehicles as you pass through.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Curve with Side Road mean?
The road curves and a side road joins it. Watch for vehicles entering or crossing.
What shape and color is the Curve with Side Road?
The Curve with Side Road uses the Diamond shape and Yellow with black coloring.
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