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2009 Edition Part 2 Figure 2I-6. Brake Check Area and Chain-Up Area Signs

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Figure 2I-6. Brake Check Area and Chain-Up Area Signs

This figure shows four examples of brake check area and chain-up area signs. They are shown as horizontal rectangular blue signs with white borders and lettering.

D5-13 is shown with the words "BRAKE CHECK" on the top line, the word "AREA" on the middle line, and the words "1/2 MILE" on the bottom line.

D5-14 is shown with the words "BRAKE CHECK" on the top line, the word "AREA" on the middle line, and a short diagonal arrow pointing up and to the right on the bottom line.

D5-15 is shown with the words "CHAIN-UP" on the top line, the word "AREA" on the middle line, and the words "1/2 MILE" on the bottom line.

D5-16 is shown with the words "CHAIN-UP" on the top line, the word "AREA" on the middle line, and a short diagonal arrow pointing up and to the right on the bottom line.

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