What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?
- Dangerous ascent.
- Steep descent.· Correct answer
- Steep ascent.
- Dead-end roadway.
Explanation
Sign 140 (a warning triangle showing a downward slope) warns of a steep descent. Use a low gear for engine braking and avoid braking continuously.
How to approach it
The shape on the sign shows the direction of the slope - going down from left to right = a descent
steep descentlow gearwarning triangle
Common mistake
On a steep descent use engine braking (low gear) - continuous braking heats up and weakens the brakes
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