Chevron signs (W1-8) are used to provide additional emphasis on the alignment of a sharp curve or turn in the roadway. Unlike a single curve warning, these caution traffic signs offer a continuous visual guide through the entire change in direction.
They are typically installed on the outside of a curve at a height and frequency that allows drivers to see them throughout the entire turn.
This high-contrast color scheme is the MUTCD standard for warning drivers of upcoming changes in road direction. Most are yellow diamond-shaped signs (or vertical rectangles), a color reserved for providing advance notice of physical road conditions that require a reduction in speed.
Yes, they are almost always made with High-Intensity or Diamond Grade reflective sheeting to guide drivers through curves at night.
Standard sizes include 18"x24" and 24"x30", though the choice depends on the speed limit of the road and the sharpness of the curve. Larger signs are required on routes with higher MUTCD speed limits to ensure drivers have enough reaction time to navigate the turn safely.
A striking way to keep your drivers safe, chevron signs show the edge of the road, dangerous curves, or other hazards. Chevrons are most often used on the outside of a curve or the narrowing of a road. For the striped designs, the stripes should point down – to indicate the direction for the traffic to pass an obstruction.
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