Steep hill: truck downgrade sign
CodeSTEEP-HILL-GRADE
CategoryWarning
ShapeDiamond
ColorYellow
What does the Steep hill: truck downgrade sign mean?
A long, steep downhill is ahead: engage lower gear.
About this sign
On long downgrades, trucks should test brakes and shift into a lower gear before descent, not during. A runaway lane may be available further down.
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