Warning signs
Right Curve sign
The road ahead bends to the right. Slow before you reach the bend.
- Diamond
- Yellow
- MUTCD W1-2R
How to recognize it
Shape and background first
ShapeDiamonda diamond stood on its point
BackgroundYellowyellow, the warning color
FamilyWarning signsFederal designation W1-2R in the MUTCD.
Federal designation W1-2R in the MUTCD, the national standard every state signs to.
What the MUTCD specifies
Designation: W1-2R
MUTCD Section 2C.07
Conventional road size: 30 x 30 in
Source: Federal Highway Administration, MUTCD 11th Edition (December 2023), Part 2, Table 2C-1, verified 2026-09-26.
On the test
What the test wants you to know
The mistake people make
A curve sign shows a gentle bend, while a turn sign shows a sharp right angle and often carries a much lower advisory speed. Tests distinguish between the two.
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