Chevron Alignment sign

MUTCD code W1-8 · Warning sign · Source: MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2C.08

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What does this sign mean?

• The road curves in the chevron's direction
• Passing is allowed on that side
• A side road joins from that side

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The road curves in the chevron's direction

Chevrons are placed along a curve to show which way the road goes. Slow down and follow them.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition, Section 2C.08; Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B, Chapter 3, Traffic Signs and Signals: Chevron (p. 39)

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