Warning signs
Sharp Turn to the Right sign
A sharp right turn is ahead. Slow down to the advised speed.
What it looks like
Yellow diamond with a black arrow that turns sharply right at a right angle.
- Type
- Warning
- Federal design code
- MUTCD W1-1R
From real handbooks
How permit tests ask about it
9 of our verified questions in 9 states show this sign. A few of them, each from a different handbook where we can:
1.What does this warning sign mean?
- AYou must turn right at the next street
- BThe right lane ends ahead
- CA sharp turn to the right is ahead
- DRight turns are not allowed ahead
Show the answer
✓ C. A sharp turn to the right is ahead
This yellow warning sign shows that the road makes a sharp turn to the right ahead. Slow down before you reach it.
Source: Georgia DDS Drivers' Manual 2023-2024 (2023-2024), page 31
2.What does this sign warn you about?
- AA gentle curve
- BA right turn only lane
- CA sharp turn in the road ahead
- DA detour
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✓ C. A sharp turn in the road ahead
A bent arrow warns of a sharp turn, so slow down before it.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026-2027 (Form 735-37) (2026 - 2027), page 18
3.What does this sign mean?
- AA sharp turn to the right is ahead
- BThe right lane ends ahead
- CRight turns are not allowed ahead
- DA gentle curve to the right is ahead
Show the answer
✓ A. A sharp turn to the right is ahead
This yellow diamond warns of a sharp turn to the right ahead, so slow down before you reach it.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (25-0100M) (Cover: 'Revised April 2024'), page 35