W203
At a glance
- Sign code
- W203
- Type
- Warning
- Official meaning
- Warning of a gentle curve to the left.
What the Gentle curve ahead sign means
The road ahead curves gently to the left.
What you must do
Stay in your lane, keep left, and adjust your speed smoothly for the bend.
Know the mistake this sign turns on
Full access adds the confusion Gentle curve ahead is most often mistaken for and the hint for the test, on this sign and every other one — plus practice questions and timed mock papers. The practice sample and the readiness test are free.
See the free practice testSources
- Road Traffic Signs chart, National Department of TransportThe official chart. Sign W203 was checked against it, artwork and meaning, before being published here.
- National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000 — Schedule 1Where the prescribed meaning of each road traffic sign is set out.
Last updated 2026-08-23.