2009 Edition Part 2 Figure 2C-4. Vertical Grade Signs and Plaques
Figure 2C-4. Vertical Grade Signs and Plaques
This figure shows 14 vertical grade signs and plaques. They are yellow with black borders and legends.
W7-1 is shown as a diamond-shaped sign with a symbol of a truck pointing to the left and down on a ramp that slopes up from the left to right.
W7-1a is shown as the same as W7-1 with the addition of the words "8%" under the ramp.
W7-2P is shown as a horizontal rectangular plaque with the words "USE LOW GEAR" on two lines.
W7-2bP is shown as a horizontal rectangular plaque with the words "TRUCKS USE LOWER GEAR" on three lines.
W7-3P is shown as a horizontal rectangular plaque with the words "9% GRADE" on two lines.
W7-3aP is shown as a horizontal rectangular plaque with the words "NEXT 7 MILES" on two lines.
W7-3bP is shown as a horizontal rectangular plaque with the words "9% GRADE 7 MILES" on two lines.
W7-4 is shown as a horizontal rectangular sign with the words "RUNAWAY TRUCK RAMP 1 MILE" on three lines.
W7-4b is shown as a horizontal rectangular sign with the words "RUNAWAY TRUCK RAMP" on two lines and a diagonal arrow pointing up and to the right on the third line.
W7-4c is shown as a square sign with the words "TRUCK ESCAPE RAMP" on three lines.
W7-4dP is shown as a horizontal rectangular plaque with the word "SAND."
W7-4eP is shown as a horizontal rectangular plaque with the word "GRAVEL."
W7-4fP is shown as a horizontal rectangular plaque with the word "PAVED."
W7-6 is shown as a diamond-shaped sign with the words "HILL BLOCKS VIEW" on three lines.
