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Orange diamond with black border showing a black silhouette of a car above two wavy skid lines that swerve behind the rear tires.
MUTCD
CW8-5
Category
work zone
Color
orange
Shape
diamond
National · MUTCD Sign Reference

Slippery When Wet (Work Zone)

Pavement ahead becomes slick in wet conditions; slow down and avoid sudden steering or braking.

The pavement through the work zone loses traction quickly in rain, snow, or freezing temperatures, often because of fresh oil-and-chip seal, polished surfaces, or temporary patching. Reduce speed, increase your following distance, and make steering, braking, and acceleration inputs gradual to avoid a skid.

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Source

Wikimedia Commons: File:MUTCD CW8-5.svg (Public domain)

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