Try Your Brakes Traffic Sign | Diagram 554.1 | RA2 | Post Mountable

Try Your Brakes Permanent UK Road Sign 

- Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails

- Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective

- Available in 450mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Tri

Diagram 554.1 is used directly after a ford and often fixed with back to back clips to the reverse of the "ford" sign. It is important that all road users test their brakes after passing through a body of water as the brakes will be wet and will reduce the friction between the pads and discs.

Specification: 

Material: R2/RA2 reflective overlay on aluminium composite backing

Fixing Method: 2 fixing rails for post mounting

Reflectivity: Class 2 R2/RA2

As per the UK Highways Traffic Sign Manual Chapter 4 - Warning Signs page: 57 The following advice is given:

10.1.3.  The “Try your brakes” sign should also be installed on the exit side of a ford. Given the likely minor status of the road, adequate warning is usually provided if these signs are mounted on the reverse of the “Ford” signs.