What does this warning sign mean?
Right.Not quite. The answer is B.
Slow down and brake and steer gently because grip may be poor on the stretch ahead.
Source: Safe driving practice
Warning sign · Surface and hazards
Slippery when wet warning sign
Grip is poor here in the wet, so slow down and brake and steer gently.
Asked in general knowledgeShown in 2 practice questionsAdvisory: it warns, it does not command
What it means
What does the slippery when wet sign mean in NSW?
Our raised yellow diamond shows a car seen from behind with two wavy skid tracks trailing from its wheels, and a yellow plate below reads WHEN WET. The plate narrows the warning: this stretch loses grip once the surface is damp. If it is raining, or just starting to, lower your speed before you reach it and keep every input smooth so the tyres can hold on.
What to do
- 1
Slow down before the stretch, not once you are on it.
- 2
Brake early and gently, well before bends.
- 3
Steer and accelerate smoothly so the tyres keep their grip.
Practice questions with this sign
You pass a slippery road warning sign just as it starts to rain. How should you drive the next section?
Right.Not quite. The answer is A.
The sign warns the surface may lose grip, especially when wet. Lower speed and smooth inputs help keep the tyres gripping.
Source: Safe driving practice
Common questions
- What does slippery when wet mean on a road sign?
- The road ahead loses grip once it is wet, so slow down and brake and steer gently.
- Does the slippery when wet sign matter in dry weather?
- The plate points to wet conditions, but take care anyway. Once it rains, slow right down.
More in surface and hazards
Your L plate turns green when you would pass
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