Vehicular traffic should proceed slowly owing to temporary hazard resulting from wet tar on the road

Road works and temporary

Vehicular traffic should proceed slowly owing to temporary hazard resulting from wet tar on the road

Vehicles should proceed slowly owing to wet tar on the road. This sign is common on freshly resurfaced roads. In the theory test it tests your awareness of temporary surface hazards and the need to reduce speed. Always look well ahead and be prepared to slow down.

Shape
Rectangular
Background
Red
Border
White
Text type
Other
Diagram reference
7010.1

Where you'll see this sign

Freshly resurfaced roads.

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