Dip: What It Means & What To Do
What Does the Dip Mean?
There is a low place in the road ahead. Slow down to avoid losing control or an uncomfortable jolt.
About This Sign
There is a low place in the road. Slow down in order to avoid losing control of your vehicle or an uncomfortable jolt. A dip can also hide standing water after rain and can bottom out a low or heavily loaded vehicle.
Where you will see it
You meet this sign before a low place in the road, where the surface dips down and then comes back up.
What to do
- Slow down before you enter the dip.
- Be ready for standing water after rain.
- Take extra care if your vehicle is low or heavily loaded.
A common mistake
Drivers sometimes treat a dip as harmless and keep their speed. It can hide water after rain and jolt or bottom out a low or heavily loaded vehicle.
What to remember for the test
A dip is a low place, the opposite of a bump. The reason to slow down is to avoid losing control or getting a hard jolt.
Commonly Confused With
Other Warning Signs
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Dip mean?
There is a low place in the road ahead. Slow down to avoid losing control or an uncomfortable jolt.
What shape and color is the Dip?
The Dip uses the Diamond shape and Yellow with black coloring.
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