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Learning objectives

Learn the meaning of warning road signs for the temporary traffic control of vertical grades, hills, and slopes
Study an example of a warning road signs for the temporary traffic control of vertical grades, hills, and slopes

Meaning of warning road signs for vertical grades, hills, and slopes

Warning road signs for the temporary traffic control of vertical grades, hills, and slopes are used to advise road users of changes in the vertical alignment of the road ahead.
Note: these signs are the same as the normal warning signs except the background color for temporary traffic control signs is orange instead of yellow.

Example of a warning road sign for vertical grades, hills, and slopes

Indicates a downgrade, hill, or slope.