The sign warns of a steep descent. On such a descent you should slow down and engage a low gear to make use of engine braking. Relying on the brakes alone for a prolonged time will cause them to overheat and lose braking efficiency (brake fade). High speed and a high gear are dangerous on a descent.
Steep descent = slow down + low gear + avoid prolonged use of the brakes.
Relying on the brakes alone - they will overheat and lose efficiency.
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