Road Sign A5 – Steep Descent

Description:
The A5 road sign warns drivers of an upcoming steep downhill slope. It advises them to reduce speed and shift to a lower gear to maintain control of the vehicle. The sign often displays the gradient (e.g., 10%) to indicate the slope’s steepness.

Appearance:
An equilateral red triangle with a white background and a black symbol of a vehicle descending a slope.

Dimensions (according to BDS 1517):

• Small: 700 mm

• Medium: 900 mm

• Large: 1100 mm

• Very large: 1250 mm