SlopeHungary
9. Slope
A slope is a section of road that rises or descends noticeably. A steep slope can affect vehicle speed, braking distance, traction, visibility and the ability of heavy or low-powered vehicles to maintain a steady speed.
Warning signs may indicate a steep ascent or dangerous descent and may show the gradient as a percentage. Drivers should adjust their speed early, select a suitable gear and remain prepared for slow vehicles, bends and changing road conditions.
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What does a steep-slope warning mean in Hungary?
Hungarian warnings are called Veszélyes lejtő and Veszélyes emelkedő. The figure on the sign describes the steepest gradient of the hazardous section as a percentage.
🔗 njt.jog.gov.hu • Hungary: KRESZ sections 16(1)(c),26-27,32,34
Warning for a steep ascent.
English • Traffic sign figure 69 • Dangerous ascent. A substantial ascent lies ahead. The number shown gives the maximum uphill gradient of the dangerous section as a percentage.
Magyar • 69. ábra • Veszélyes emelkedő. Jelentősebb emelkedő következik; a feltüntetett szám a veszélyes útszakasz legnagyobb emelkedésének százalékos mértékét jelzi.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Njt.jog.gov.hu • 1/1975. (II. 5.) KPM–BM együttes rendelet (KRESZ) • 16(1)c • 69. ábra
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Warning for a steep descent.
English • Traffic sign figure 68 • Dangerous descent. A substantial descent lies ahead. The number shown gives the maximum downhill gradient of the dangerous section as a percentage.
Magyar • 68. ábra • Veszélyes lejtő. Jelentősebb lejtő következik; a feltüntetett szám a veszélyes útszakasz legnagyobb lejtésének százalékos mértékét jelzi.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Njt.jog.gov.hu • 1/1975. (II. 5.) KPM–BM együttes rendelet (KRESZ) • 16(1)c • 68. ábra
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Rl91 • Public domain • Source revision 2012-07-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.
How should I approach a steep descent in Hungary?
Reduce speed before the descent and select a suitable gear to help control the vehicle. Keep enough following distance and avoid building up speed that requires continuous heavy braking. A warning gives no fixed safe descent speed: the gradient, surface, visibility, load and vehicle can require a speed well below the legal maximum.
🔗 njt.jog.gov.hu • Hungary: KRESZ sections 16(1)(c),26-27,32,34
What should I check when meeting or overtaking on a slope in Hungary?
Do not overtake where a crest or bend prevents a sufficient view. Slow before entering a narrow section and follow its actual priority controls; the gradient warning itself is not a priority sign.
🔗 njt.jog.gov.hu • Hungary: KRESZ sections 16(1)(c),26-27,32,34

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