WarningMUTCD W8-5Illustration

Slippery When Wet

Slippery When Wet
Shape
Diamond
Color
Black on yellow
Meaning
The road is slippery when wet.
Required driver action
Slow down in wet weather and avoid sudden braking or steering.
CDL relevance
Hydroplaning can start around 30 mph.
Source: FHWA — Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) (11th Edition (December 2023)). Sign images are original simplified illustrations for study, not official MUTCD artwork.