Slippery When Wet
Sign Details
Category
gavel warning
Shape
hexagon diamond
Color
palette yellow/black
MUTCD Code
tag W8-5
What to do at a Slippery When Wet Sign
Pavement may be slick when wet. Reduce speed and avoid hard braking or sudden steering.
- Recognize the sign by its diamond shape and yellow/black color combination.
- Adjust your speed and lane position based on the message above.
- Watch for related signs and pavement markings nearby.
warning Common Test Mistakes
On the written exam, applicants frequently miss questions that:
- Confuse a diamond shape with a similar one (e.g. octagon vs hexagon).
- Mistake the meaning of color (red = prohibition; yellow = caution; green/blue = guidance).
- Skip the action requirement — knowing what a sign means isn't the same as knowing what to do.
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