Slippery road ahead
Warning of a slippery road ahead. This sign is common on wet leaves, polished surfaces, or freshly laid tar. In the theory test it tests your awareness of road surface hazards and the need to reduce speed. Always look well ahead and be prepared to slow down.
- Shape
- Triangular
- Background
- White
- Border
- Red
- Primary symbol
- Vehicle (Car/Tram/Truck)
- Secondary symbol
- Other
- Diagram reference
- 557.0
Where you'll see this sign
Wet leaves, polished surfaces, or freshly laid tar.
Test yourself on UK road signs
How well do you really know your road signs? New Driver Hub's free mock theory test pulls from official-style DVSA questions and tells you which signs you keep getting wrong.
