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Reverse Turn: What It Means & What To Do

Reverse Turn (W1-3) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: The road ahead makes two sharp turns in opposite directions
MUTCD CodeW1-3
CategoryWarning Signs
ShapeDiamond
ColorYellow with black

What Does the Reverse Turn Mean?

The road ahead makes two sharp turns in opposite directions.

About This Sign

A reverse turn sign warns of an S-shaped road configuration where you first turn one way, then immediately the other.

Commonly Confused With

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

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 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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