Steep grade/hill road sign (MUTCD CW7-1)
MUTCD CW7-1

Steep grade/hill Road Sign

What this sign means

Warns of a steep grade or downhill ahead. Reduce speed, use a lower gear, and control your descent to avoid brake overheating.

Sign group
W7 series Hills
MUTCD code
CW7-1
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