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Particular accident hazard
The supplementary sign shows which type of accident is common on the section: head-on collision on a bend.
When you see the sign
Be prepared for a particularly high risk of head-on collisions on bends along this stretch of road. Adjust your speed before the bend, keep well to the right in your lane and be ready to react to oncoming vehicles.
Rules
- The supplementary plate indicates that head-on collisions on bends are a common type of accident along this stretch of road.
- The plate must be interpreted together with the main sign above it and is not a warning sign in its own right.
- The plate does not indicate a specific speed limit; the driver must choose a speed that is safe given the visibility, road curvature, road conditions and traffic.
- The driver must keep to the right-hand side of the road and must not cut across into the oncoming lane on the bend.
Tips
- Reduce your speed before entering the bend so that you avoid heavy braking while turning.
- Keep the car clearly within your own lane rather than driving close to the centre line.
- Look well through the bend, but be prepared for oncoming vehicles that may come close to or cross the centre line.
- Do not overtake when visibility through the bend is insufficient.
Common misconceptions
- Assuming that the supplementary plate indicates the distance to a bend. It shows the type of accident, not the distance.
- Interpreting the plate as a new speed limit. The speed limit is not changed by this supplementary plate.
- Assuming that the symbol only means an ordinary winding road. It specifically warns of a documented or known risk of head-on collisions on bends.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this supplementary plate mean?
- AIt shows that head-on collisions in bends are a common type of accident on the section.
- BIt shows that the main sign applies only to passenger cars.
- CIt shows the distance to the place where the warned-of hazard begins.
- DIt shows how long a road section the main sign applies to.
Medium
You are approaching a blind bend and see this supplementary plate below a warning sign. What should you do?
- AMaintain the same speed, cut across into the oncoming lane and straighten the bend.
- BAlways reduce your speed to 50 km/t and position the car close to the centre line.
- CMaintain the posted speed, move close to the centre line and use the horn before the bend.
- DReduce your speed according to the conditions, keep to the right and remain in your own lane.
Hard
Can you determine from this supplementary plate alone how long the relevant road section is?
- AYes, it always applies for one kilometre from the place where it is located.
- BYes, it indicates the distance to the next bend in the road.
- CNo, it describes the type of accident, while the extent must be indicated in another way.
- DYes, it applies until the first bend in the road has been passed.
Theory test tip
In the theory test, this sign may be confused with a supplementary plate indicating distance or the length of a hazard. Look for the accident symbol: It describes a common type of accident along the stretch of road, not how far away the danger is or how long a rule applies.
Did you know
Supplementary plates in the 817 series are used to show which type of accident is particularly common along a stretch of road. The purpose is to give drivers more specific information than a general warning of danger alone.
Frequently asked questions
Does the supplementary plate lower the speed limit?
No, the supplementary plate does not set a specific speed limit. However, you must still reduce your speed if necessary to drive safely through the bends.
What does the symbol showing two vehicles on a bend mean?
It means that head-on collisions on bends are a common type of accident along this stretch of road. You should therefore pay particular attention to your road position, speed and oncoming traffic.
Does the supplementary plate apply on its own?
No, it is a supplementary plate and must be read together with the main sign above it. It specifies the particular accident risk indicated by the main sign.
Can I overtake on this stretch of road?
The sign does not by itself introduce an overtaking ban. However, you must refrain from overtaking if visibility is insufficient or the manoeuvre cannot be carried out safely.
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