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What does the slippery road sign mean in Turkey?
Last updated: 28 October 2026 · Sign code: T-8 · Warning signs
In short: This warning sign means the road surface ahead may be slippery. It is a red-bordered triangle showing a skidding car with wavy tyre marks behind it.
What should you do when you see this sign?
- Slow down and leave a bigger gap to the vehicle in front.
- Avoid sudden braking, steering and acceleration.
- In rain, snow or icy weather, drive even more slowly.
Where and why is it used?
The road can become slippery from rain, oil, mud or leaves. On a wet road the braking distance is longer than on a dry road, so keeping a bigger gap matters.
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
- Dangerous bend to the right (T-1a)
- 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: Kaygan yol işareti