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Sharp Turn: What It Means & What To Do

Sharp Turn (W1-1) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: A sharp turn is ahead
MUTCD CodeW1-1
CategoryWarning Signs
ShapeDiamond
ColorYellow with black

What Does the Sharp Turn Mean?

A sharp turn is ahead. Slow down before the curve.

About This Sign

This diamond-shaped sign warns of a sharp turn. The arrow shows the direction of the turn.

Commonly Confused With

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

Curve Ahead

W1-2

Other Warning Signs

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

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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