What does the slippery when wet road sign mean?
The road is slippery when wet. Slow down and drive with caution
This sign warns that the pavement is slippery when wet. Slow down and drive with caution. Braking and steering take longer on a wet surface.
Why the other answers are wrong
-
A car wash is ahead
Places like a car wash would be pointed out by an information sign, a rectangle that uses colours and words to guide you to services. This is a yellow diamond warning, and the wavy lines stand for a car skidding, not for water.
-
The road ahead is closed in wet weather
The sign warns about grip, not access. A closure would be posted separately, and temporary closures use orange signs. Here you simply slow down and leave yourself more room to stop.
-
A sharp curve is ahead
Bend and curve warnings use an arrow shape, like the sharp turn sign. This one shows a car with wavy lines trailing its wheels, which stands for skidding on a wet surface.
Quick way to remember
The wavy lines behind the car are a clue about traction.
Based on the official Ontario MTO Driver's Handbook.
Reading it once is not enough
Drill this question in a scored round and find out what else you are shaky on.
Practise Road Signs: Warnings
