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Winding road sign

W1-5 / Warning signs

A series of three or more curves or turns lies ahead.

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Winding road sign (W1-5)
Reverse turn sign (W1-3)

Reverse turn

W1-3

Meaning & what to do
Reverse curve sign (W1-4)

Reverse curve

W1-4

Meaning & what to do
Distance (feet) sign (W16-2P)

Distance (feet)

W16-2P

Meaning & what to do

Sources & scope

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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