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Large Arrow: What It Means & What To Do

Large Arrow (W1-6) - rectangle (horizontal) yellow with black warning sign: A sharp curve or turn is ahead
MUTCD CodeW1-6
CategoryWarning Signs
ShapeRectangle (horizontal)
ColorYellow with black

What Does the Large Arrow Mean?

A sharp curve or turn is ahead. Follow the direction of the arrow.

About This Sign

The large arrow sign marks a sharp change in road direction, placed on the outside of curves to guide drivers safely.

Other Warning Signs

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

Sharp Turn

W1-1

Curve Ahead (W1-2) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: A curve is ahead

Curve Ahead

W1-2

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

Reverse Turn

W1-3

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