Slippery Road Sign

Shape: Equilateral triangle (pointing up) · Colour: Yellow/white with red border

The road surface is slippery — due to rain, oil, loose gravel, or mud.

What It Means

Slippery road conditions dramatically reduce tyre grip. Braking distances can double or triple on a wet road compared to dry conditions. Oil spills from truck leaks are particularly dangerous — a thin film of oil on a wet road has near-zero friction. This sign is also placed where the road surface is polished (worn) and loses grip when wet, and at sections prone to mud or clay runoff from adjacent fields.

📍 Where You'll See It

On roads prone to oil spills (fuel station exits, truck routes), after unpaved road crossings, on roads through agricultural areas during monsoon, and at road sections with polished tarmac.

✅ What You Must Do

Reduce speed significantly. Avoid sudden acceleration, braking, or steering inputs. Increase following distance. In rain, check if tyres have adequate tread depth.

⚠️ Common Mistake

Braking hard when the vehicle starts to slide. On a slippery surface, ease off the brake and steer gently in the intended direction of travel.

⚖️ Legal Note

Speeding on a posted slippery section causing an accident: Sec. 184 MV Act. Enhanced liability if tyre condition was also poor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Slippery Road sign mean?

The road surface is slippery — due to rain, oil, loose gravel, or mud.

Where will I see a Slippery Road sign?

On roads prone to oil spills (fuel station exits, truck routes), after unpaved road crossings, on roads through agricultural areas during monsoon, and at road sections with polished tarmac.

What should I do when I see a Slippery Road sign?

Reduce speed significantly. Avoid sudden acceleration, braking, or steering inputs. Increase following distance. In rain, check if tyres have adequate tread depth.

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