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Uneven road
The sign warns of an uneven road.
When you see the sign
Slow down before entering the uneven section so that you maintain control and avoid damaging the vehicle. Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel, increase the distance to the vehicle in front and look for supplementary plates indicating the distance or length of the section.
Rules
- The sign warns of a section of road with uneven surfaces that may make driving hazardous.
- The sign does not set a specific speed limit; you must adjust your speed to the unevenness, visibility, road conditions and vehicle.
- You must drive so that you can stop within the section of road you can see and before any foreseeable obstacle.
- A supplementary plate may indicate the distance to the uneven section or how long the section is.
Tips
- Slow down before the uneven surface, not while your wheels are passing over it.
- Keep extra distance from the vehicle in front because the driver may brake suddenly.
- Avoid sharp steering movements and sudden acceleration on the uneven part of the road.
- Take particular care when towing a trailer, driving a vehicle with low ground clearance or carrying a load that could shift.
Common misconceptions
- Some people think the sign warns of dangerous bends, but the symbol indicates unevenness in the road surface.
- Some assume that the sign automatically imposes a specific low speed. It does not; your speed must be adjusted to the conditions.
- Some wait to brake until the car is already on the uneven surface, which can result in poorer control and place greater strain on the vehicle.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this sign warn about?
- AIt warns of a steep hill.
- BIt warns of several dangerous bends.
- CIt warns of unevenness in the road surface.
- DIt warns of a narrower road.
Medium
You are driving in an 80 km/h zone and see clear unevenness farther ahead after this sign. Visibility along the stretch is limited. What should you do?
- AI continue at 80 km/h because the sign does not set a lower speed limit.
- BI reduce my speed before the unevenness and drive so that I can stop within the visible stretch.
- CI maintain my speed until the car hits the unevenness and brake if the car becomes unstable.
- DI assume that 50 km/h is always low enough, regardless of the conditions.
Hard
How should the symbol be interpreted when distinguishing this sign from the warning signs for dangerous bends?
- AThe waves show that the road becomes narrower alternately from both sides.
- BThe waves show several dangerous bends, with the first bend to the right.
- CThe waves show a steep downhill followed by a steep uphill.
- DThe waves show unevenness in the road surface, not bends in the direction of the road.
Theory test tip
In the theory test, the sign may be confused with the warning sign for dangerous bends. Look at the symbol: the waves indicate an uneven road surface, not the direction of the road.
Did you know
The sign can be used both for permanent unevenness and in connection with temporarily poor road surfaces, for example where wear or roadworks have made the carriageway particularly uneven.
Frequently asked questions
Do I always have to brake when I see the sign?
You must adjust your speed so that you can drive safely over the uneven surface. How much you need to slow down depends, among other things, on the condition of the road, visibility and the vehicle.
Does the sign indicate a specific speed limit?
No, the sign is a warning sign and does not set a specific speed limit. Any speed limit must be indicated by a separate sign.
Does the warning apply only to one individual pothole or dip?
Not necessarily. The sign may warn of one or more uneven sections, and a supplementary plate may indicate the distance to the hazard or how long the uneven section is.
Why should I increase the distance to the car in front?
The driver in front may notice an uneven surface late and brake sharply. A greater distance gives you more time to reduce your speed in a controlled manner.
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