⚠️ Cautionary Warning Sign
Standard: Indian Roads Congress (IRC:67)
Slippery Road Traffic Sign – Meaning, Rules & Fine in India
Official Meaning:
Road surface may be slippery
Shape:
Triangle
Category:
Cautionary
Driver Obligations & Legal Rules
When encountering the Slippery Road sign on Indian roads:
- Drivers should reduce speed, maintain extra vigilance, and prepare to brake if pedestrians or hazards enter the roadway.
- Avoid sudden lane changes or aggressive overtaking near this designated zone.
RTO Exam Practice Questions on this Sign
RTO Question:
To prevent skidding on a wet, slippery road surface, braking should be applied:
A) Suddenly and forcefully
B) Gently and early, allowing progressive deceleration
✓ (Correct Answer)
C) By pulling the handbrake hard at high speed
D) By switching off the engine
RTO Question:
What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid on a slippery road?
A) Slam hard on the brake pedal immediately
B) Ease off the accelerator and steer gently in the direction you want the front wheels to go
✓ (Correct Answer)
C) Pull the handbrake abruptly
D) Switch off engine key
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