Hairpin bend sign

Afrikaans: Haarnaalddraaiteken

What it means

To warn that there is a very sharp, U-shaped curve ahead to the left or right. Slow down so that you can take the curve safely or stop within the distance you can see.

Om te waarsku dat daar 'n baie skerp, U-vormige draai vorentoe na links of regs is. Verminder spoed sodat jy die draai veilig kan neem of binne die afstand wat jy kan sien tot stilstand kan kom.

Where you’ll see it

On any public road especially in mountainous areas.

Op enige openbare pad, veral in bergagtige gebiede.

Variants of this sign

This sign appears in 2 versions. They share the same name and meaning.

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