What it means
Warning: An extremely sharp U-shaped bend. Slow down to a crawling speed and check for oncoming vehicles that may cross the line.
What to do
- Slow right down and select a lower gear before the bend.
- Keep fully left; oncoming vehicles may swing wide across the middle.
- Never overtake in or near the hairpin.
In the K53 test
Hairpin to the right is close to a U-turn. Gear down before, keep left, expect wide oncoming vehicles.
Where you will see it
In advance of a hairpin bend.
