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Shoulder drop-off sign

W8-17 / Warning signs

There is a steep drop from the pavement edge to the shoulder ahead.

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Shoulder drop-off sign (W8-17)
Uneven lanes sign (W8-11)

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W8-11

Meaning & what to do
Soft shoulder sign (W8-4)

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W8-4

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Low shoulder sign (W8-9)

Low shoulder

W8-9

Meaning & what to do

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Independent educational summaries by DMV One Way. Sign designs follow MUTCD conventions; state and local rules can add restrictions. Use your current state handbook and the signs on the road for the rules that apply to your trip.

This explanation has not been reviewed yet. Current guide illustrations: public-domain FHWA Standard Highway Signs. Historical illustrations: DMV One Way archive.

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