warning
Slippery road ahead
The road surface ahead may be slippery.
What it means in practice
Anything that reduces tyre grip lengthens braking distance and can cause a skid. Reduce speed smoothly, avoid harsh braking or steering, and increase your following distance.
Description
A yellow diamond sign showing a car above two wavy skid lines.
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Sources
- Rules of the Road · Road Safety Authority · Edition reflecting road traffic law as at 1 March 2025
Last checked 2026-09-08