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11. 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 Slovenia?
Slovenian gradient warnings describe a steep ascent or descent. Adjust speed for the slope and sight distance and distinguish the warning from a numerical speed restriction.
🔗 pisrs.si • Slovenia, ZPrCP — articles 29, 45–46, 55, 83, 98; national warning catalogue
🔗 pisrs.si • Slovenia, current Signs Regulation — relevant national signs and markings
Warning for a steep ascent.
English • Traffic sign 1108 • Dangerous ascent. An ascent that is dangerous owing to its characteristics lies ahead.
Slovenščina • Prometni znak 1108 • Nevaren vzpon. Bližina vzpona ceste, ki je nevaren zaradi svojih značilnosti.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Pisrs.si • Pravilnik o prometni signalizaciji in prometni opremi na cestah • 13. člen • preglednica 9 • 1108 • NPB 2
🔗 Uradni-list.si • Uradni list RS, št. 26/2024 • 1108
SVG source: Government of Slovenia • Public domain • Original revision 2014-05-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Warning for a steep descent.
English • Traffic sign 1107 • Dangerous descent. A descent that is dangerous owing to its characteristics lies ahead.
Slovenščina • Prometni znak 1107 • Nevaren klanec navzdol. Bližina klanca navzdol, ki je nevaren zaradi svojih značilnosti.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Pisrs.si • Pravilnik o prometni signalizaciji in prometni opremi na cestah • 13. člen • preglednica 9 • 1107 • NPB 2
🔗 Uradni-list.si • Uradni list RS, št. 26/2024 • 1107
SVG source: Government of Slovenia • Public domain • Original revision 2014-05-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
How should I approach a steep descent in Slovenia?
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.
🔗 pisrs.si • Slovenia, ZPrCP — articles 29, 45–46, 55, 83, 98; national warning catalogue
🔗 pisrs.si • Slovenia, current Signs Regulation — relevant national signs and markings
What should I check when meeting or overtaking on a slope in Slovenia?
On a steep narrow road where meeting is difficult, apply the Road Traffic Rules Act’s special meeting provisions. The downhill driver normally stops, but an available passing place and the rules for reversing can change which driver must manoeuvre.
🔗 pisrs.si • Slovenia, ZPrCP — articles 29, 45–46, 55, 83, 98; national warning catalogue
🔗 pisrs.si • Slovenia, current Signs Regulation — relevant national signs and markings

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