Sharp curve chevron — South African Road Sign W407

A sharp curve to the right is ahead. The repeated chevrons stress how sharp the bend is. Reduce speed well before the curve and follow the road to the right in the direction the chevrons point.

Sharp curve chevron road sign

W407

At a glance

Sign code
W407
Type
Warning
Official meaning
A multi-chevron hazard marker board indicating a sharp change of direction to the right, mounted facing approaching traffic on the outside of the curve.

What the Sharp curve chevron sign means

A sharp curve to the right is ahead. The repeated chevrons stress how sharp the bend is.

What you must do

Reduce speed well before the curve and follow the road to the right in the direction the chevrons point.

Know the mistake this sign turns on

Full access adds the confusion Sharp curve chevron 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.

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Sources

  • Road Traffic Signs chart, National Department of TransportThe official chart. Sign W407 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 2026-09-03.

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