What does this sign tell you about the road ahead?
Right.Not quite. The answer is A.
Expect several curves in a row and keep your speed down for the whole section.
Source: Safe driving practice
Warning sign · Curves and hills
Winding road warning sign
A series of bends is ahead, so keep your speed down for the whole stretch.
Asked in general knowledgeShown in 2 practice questionsAdvisory: it warns, it does not command
What it means
What does the winding road sign mean in NSW?
An S shaped arrow snakes up the yellow diamond, bending right and then back left in our drawing. The message is that one bend leads straight into another, with no straight between them to brake on. It is common on mountain, coastal and hill roads, and sometimes a distance plate below tells you how far the bends go on.
What to do
- 1
Pick a speed at the start that suits the tightest bend.
- 2
Stay in your lane on every curve, both left and right.
- 3
Overtake only once the road straightens and you can see well ahead.
Practice questions with this sign
You pass a yellow diamond showing a snaking arrow before a hilly stretch. How should you drive?
Right.Not quite. The answer is A.
The winding road sign warns of several bends in a row. Keep your speed down for the whole section.
Source: Safe driving practice
Common questions
- What is the difference between a winding road and a sharp curve sign?
- A sharp curve sign warns of a single tight bend, while the winding road sign warns of several bends in a row.
- Can you overtake on a winding road?
- Only where you can see far enough ahead and the centre line allows it, which is rare on a winding stretch.
Your L plate turns green when you would pass
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