Check brakes sign

What does the Check brakes sign mean?

Trucks should test their brakes before the upcoming descent.

About this sign

Posted at the top of long mountain descents (notably BC's Coquihalla and Rogers Pass). Pull off at a brake-check area to verify braking and shift to a lower gear.

Other Warning signs

Curve to the right

CURVE-RIGHT

Hairpin curve

HAIRPIN-CURVE

Sharp curve

SHARP-CURVE

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