A5: Steep uphill gradient
Category : Warning signs
A5 - Steep uphill gradient. A significant hill lies ahead. Downshift to maintain power and be patient: heavy vehicles and buses may travel much more slowly. Do not attempt to overtake blindly at the top of the hill.
What to know about this type of sign
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- Danger (triangle) Red triangle: warns of a hazard ahead - bend, crossing, works, slippery road. Slow down.
- Prohibition & obligation Round signs: prohibition (red border) or obligation (blue background).
- Priority & information Priority signs (give way, stop, priority road) and information signs (blue).
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