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What does the dangerous bend sign mean in Turkey?
Last updated: 28 October 2026 · Sign code: T-1a · Warning signs
In short: This warning sign means there is a sharp bend to the right ahead. It is a red-bordered triangle with a black arrow bending to the right; the mirror image warns of a bend to the left.
What should you do when you see this sign?
- Slow down before the bend, while the road is still straight.
- Do not brake hard in the bend; the car may skid.
- Stay in your lane and do not overtake in the bend.
Where and why is it used?
Speed should be reduced before the bend, not in it. Braking hard in a bend reduces tyre grip and can make the car skid.
Red-bordered white triangle Warn you that there is a hazard ahead. When you see one, slow down and be ready for the danger. Warning signs are placed before the hazard.
Which sign is it confused with?
Warning signs: other signs
- Slippery road (T-8)
- School crossing (T-12)
- Farm animals (T-14a)
- Two-way traffic (T-19)
- Uncontrolled crossroads (T-21)
- Junction with a minor road (T-22a)
- Roundabout ahead (T-24)
- Level crossing with barriers (T-25)
- Level crossing without barriers (T-26)
- Black ice (T-37)
To see every sign with pictures on one page, go to the Turkish road signs guide. For the other traffic topics, try the traffic questions.
This is a simplified drawing for learning; the official sign's dimensions and details may differ.
Sources (Turkish): Highway Traffic Law No. 2918 · Highway Traffic Regulation · KGM road signs handbook, vertical signs
Türkçe: Sağa tehlikeli viraj işareti