Loose gravel (text) sign

What does the Loose gravel (text) sign mean?

Loose gravel ahead — slow down to maintain traction.

About this sign

Text-based variant of the loose gravel warning. Used where the surface gravel is freshly laid or has spread onto the asphalt. Reduce speed and increase following distance.

Other Warning signs

Curve to the right

CURVE-RIGHT

Hairpin curve

HAIRPIN-CURVE

Sharp curve

SHARP-CURVE

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