warning
Steep descent ahead
A steep downhill gradient is ahead.
What it means in practice
Select a lower gear before the descent so that the engine helps control your speed, rather than relying on the brakes all the way down. Braking distance is longer downhill.
Description
A yellow diamond sign showing a road sloping steeply downwards.
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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