Warning signs
Winding Road sign
A series of curves is ahead. Slow down and stay in your lane.
What it looks like
Yellow diamond with a black arrow that snakes left and right several times.
- Type
- Warning
- Federal design code
- MUTCD W1-5R
From real handbooks
How permit tests ask about it
12 of our verified questions in 12 states show this sign. A few of them, each from a different handbook where we can:
1.What does this sign mean?
- AA single sharp turn ahead
- BA side road joins ahead
- CSeveral curves lie ahead
- DThe road is slippery ahead
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✓ C. Several curves lie ahead
This warning sign shows a curvy road ahead with a series of curves. Slow down and stay in your lane.
Source: South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Revised 06/2024), page 62
2.What does this warning sign tell you about the road ahead?
- AThere are several curves ahead
- BThe road goes downhill
- CThe road is slippery when wet
- DThe road narrows to one lane
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✓ A. There are several curves ahead
A Winding Road sign means there are several curves ahead. Drive slowly and carefully and do not pass.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E) (rev. 08/2023), page 57
3.What does this sign mean?
- AA series of turns or curves is ahead
- BThe road is slippery when wet
- COne sharp right turn is ahead
- DA side road enters from the right
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✓ A. A series of turns or curves is ahead
The winding road sign warns of a series of turns or curves ahead. Slow down and stay in your lane.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (25-0100M) (Cover: 'Revised April 2024'), page 35