Right Curve Sign
Road curves to the right ahead
What to do
Slow down and stay in your lane through the curve.
Tips
Look ahead to where you want to go, not at the road edge.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
Show the answer
Slow down and stay in your lane through the curve.
Common mistake
Following too closely through curves
About warning signs
Warning signs are diamond-shaped and yellow with black symbols. They alert you to hazards ahead — curves, intersections, crossings — so you have time to slow down. On the DMV written test, expect several questions asking what a specific warning sign means and what action it calls for.
Practice questions about this sign
This yellow diamond-shaped sign with a curved arrow means:
- A. A curve to the right is ahead
- B. Road ends, turn right
- C. No left turn allowed
- D. Merge right immediately
Show answer
A. A curve to the right is ahead — The Right Curve warning sign alerts you to a curve in the road ahead. Slow down before the curve, stay in your lane, and do not brake sharply while turning.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 2 — Signs (General) — Traffic Signs — General · verified 2026-08-01
Frequently asked questions
What does the Right Curve Sign mean?
Road curves to the right ahead
What should you do at a Right Curve Sign?
Slow down and stay in your lane through the curve.
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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