SlopeBangladesh
Traffic rules
Bangladesh
1. 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.
What does a steep-slope warning mean in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh’s Road Sign Manual distinguishes a steep ascent from a steep descent and explains gradient information. The warning alerts you to a hazard; any regulatory speed sign must be read separately.
Warning for a steep ascent.
English • Traffic sign B19 • Steep ascent. Use a suitable gear and watch for slow-moving vehicles.
বাংলা • B19 • সামনে খাড়া উঁচু পথ. সামনে খাড়া ঊর্ধ্বমুখী ঢাল রয়েছে। উপযুক্ত গিয়ার ব্যবহার করুন এবং ধীরগতির যানবাহনের দিকে খেয়াল রাখুন।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • B19 • PDF 76
SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2015-03-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Warning for a steep descent.
English • Traffic sign B18 • Steep descent. Use a suitable gear to control your speed.
বাংলা • B18 • সামনে খাড়া নিচু পথ. সামনে খাড়া নিম্নমুখী ঢাল রয়েছে। উপযুক্ত গিয়ার ব্যবহার করে গতি নিয়ন্ত্রণ করুন।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • B18 • PDF 75
SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2015-03-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.
How should I approach a steep descent in Bangladesh?
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.
What should I check when meeting or overtaking on a slope in Bangladesh?
Allow for limited visibility at a crest and for slow vehicles on the ascent. Do not attempt to overtake unless you have a clear view and enough space to finish safely.
