Warning sign
Steep Grade Sign
A sustained descent of nine percent. Grade signs give the steepness so you can judge how hard the brakes will work.
What to do
Shift down before you start down and hold a gear that keeps the speed without constant braking. Riding the brakes on a long grade overheats them and they fade.
- Shape
- Diamond
- Colours
- Yellow with a black symbol and border
- Category
- Warning sign
Warning signs are yellow diamonds. They tell you what the road is about to do, early enough to change speed.
Common questions
What does the steep grade sign mean?
A sustained descent of nine percent. Grade signs give the steepness so you can judge how hard the brakes will work.
What should you do at a steep grade sign?
Shift down before you start down and hold a gear that keeps the speed without constant braking. Riding the brakes on a long grade overheats them and they fade.
What shape and colour is the steep grade sign?
Diamond. Yellow with a black symbol and border.