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Yellow diamond sign with a car and skid marks

Slippery When Wet sign

W8-5 warns that the road ahead gets slippery when wet.

MUTCD code W8-5 · Warning sign · Source: MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2C.30

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Yellow diamond sign with a car and skid marks
  • The road is under repair ahead
  • There are sharp curves ahead
  • The road is slippery when wet
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The road is slippery when wet

In wet weather, slow down and avoid sudden braking or turning.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition, Section 2C.30; Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, Section 3, Roadway and Vehicle Knowledge: Diamond, warning signs (p. 41); Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B, Chapter 3, Traffic Signs and Signals: Warning Signs - Diamond Shape (p. 38)

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