Reverse Curve (Construction) Sign
Temporary S-curve due to construction
What to do
Slow down and navigate curves carefully.
Tips
Follow temporary pavement markings.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
Show the answer
Slow down and navigate curves carefully.
About construction signs
Construction and work-zone signs are orange with black symbols. They mark temporary conditions — lane shifts, flaggers, reduced speeds — and fines are often doubled in work zones. Test questions focus on how to respond safely around workers and equipment.
Practice the rule this sign carries
How should you drive through a sharp curve?
- A. Enter the curve at full speed and brake mid-curve if needed
- B. Slow down before the curve and hold steady through it
- C. Accelerate mid-curve to generate centrifugal force for stability
- D. Brake hard just before the curve's apex
Show answer
B. Slow down before the curve and hold steady through it — Brake before a curve — not during. Braking in a curve shifts weight, reduces rear tire traction, and can cause sliding. Enter at a safe speed, then maintain or gently accelerate through the curve.
Universal rule · checked against NHTSA Safe Driving — Curve Driving · verified 2026-07-28
Frequently asked questions
What does the Reverse Curve (Construction) Sign mean?
Temporary S-curve due to construction
What should you do at a Reverse Curve (Construction) Sign?
Slow down and navigate curves carefully.
Reference standard: Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices ↗. State and local agencies may add rules or operating times, so follow the complete posted sign where you drive. How DMV Prep sources content.
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