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Warning sign
Hairpin bend sign
What it means
To warn that there is a very sharp, U-shaped curve ahead to the left or right. Slow down so that you can take the curve safely or stop within the distance you can see.
Where you’ll see it
On any public road especially in mountainous areas.
Variants of this sign
This sign appears in 2 versions. They share the same name and meaning.
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