Road signs/Winding Road Sign
Winding Road Sign: what it means and what to do
A winding road sign means there are three or more curves in a row ahead. Slow down and stay alert.
What it looks like
A yellow diamond with a black arrow that snakes left and right.
What to do
- Reduce your speed before the first curve and keep it steady through the series.
- Stay in your lane on every curve, and do not drift toward the centre line.
- Avoid passing where you cannot see far ahead; a winding road is exactly that kind of place.
On the permit test
Tests show the snaking arrow and ask what it means; some ask how many curves it indicates.
Where it shows up on state tests
5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 1 | Two separate tests: road signs (20 questions) and road rules (20 questions). |
| North Carolina | 1 | Separate road-signs test: identify at least 9 of 12 signs. |
| New Jersey | 1 | No separate sign section published. |
| Virginia | 1 | Part one is 10 traffic-sign questions and you must answer all 10 correctly before part two opens. |
| Washington | 1 | No separate sign section published. |
How it differs from similar signs
| Sign | How to recognise it | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
See them side by side
Common questions
The road has a series of curves, three or more in a row. Slow down and keep to your lane.
Three or more in a row. Two curves in opposite directions use a different sign.
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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.