Road signs/Sharp Right Turn Sign
Sharp Right Turn Sign: what it means and what to do
A sharp right turn sign means the road turns sharply to the right ahead. Slow down a lot more than you would for a curve.
What it looks like
A yellow diamond with a black arrow that turns sharply right. An advisory speed plate is often attached beneath it.
What to do
- Slow down substantially before you reach the turn.
- Check the advisory speed plate and obey it.
- Stay in your lane and position yourself slightly to the right of its centre, as Pennsylvania's manual advises.
On the permit test
Tests show the sharper arrow and ask the meaning or the correct reaction.
Where it shows up on state tests
2 questions across our state banks show this sign. Here is how many each bank has, and what each state's own test rules say about road signs.
| State | Questions showing it | What the state says about signs |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 1 | A separate road sign test is part of the driver exam and comes before the driving test. |
| Virginia | 1 | Part one is 10 traffic-sign questions and you must answer all 10 correctly before part two opens. |
How it differs from similar signs
| Sign | How to recognise it | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp Right Turn Sign | Yellow diamond warning sign with a black arrow turning sharply right | A sharp right turn sign means the road turns sharply to the right ahead. |
| Curve Right Sign | Yellow diamond warning sign with a black arrow curving to the right | A curve right sign means the road bends to the right ahead. |
| Curve Left Sign | Yellow diamond warning sign with a black arrow curving to the left | A curve left sign means the road bends to the left ahead. |
| Winding Road Sign | Yellow diamond warning sign with a black winding arrow | A winding road sign means there are three or more curves in a row ahead. |
See them side by side
Common questions
The road ahead turns sharply, and the speed that was fine on the straight is probably too fast for the turn. Slow down well before it and follow any advisory speed.
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Sources, checked 2026-10-08: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 2: Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings; Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (FHWA). Written in our own words; follow your state’s manual for the exact wording.