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Sharp curve chevron sign
Afrikaans: Sharp curve chevron teken
What it means
To warn that the road ahead curves suddenly ; to the left (W406, W408, TW406, TW408) or ; to the right (W405, W407, TW405, TW407). Slow down to take the curve at a safe speed or to be able to stop within the distance you can see. 1
Om te waarsku dat die pad vorentoe skielik draai – na links (W406, W408, TW406, TW408) of na regs (W405, W407, TW405, TW407). Verminder spoed om die draai teen 'n veilige spoed te neem of om binne die afstand wat jy kan sien tot stilstand te kom.
Where you’ll see it
On any road especially in mountainous areas.
Op enige pad, veral in bergagtige gebiede.
Variants of this sign
This sign appears in 4 versions. They share the same name and meaning.
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