Slippery roadChile

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Chile. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Chile

1. Slippery road

A slippery road has reduced tyre grip and can make steering, braking and acceleration less effective. Roads may become slippery because of rain, ice, snow, mud, oil, loose material or other substances on the surface. Drivers should reduce speed, increase their following distance and avoid sudden steering, braking or acceleration. Extra caution is needed in bends, on bridges and wherever the road surface changes unexpectedly.

What can make roads slippery in Chile?

Rain and standing water can reduce grip, and ice, snow or other surface contamination can make it worse where present. Different parts of the road can have very different grip even when they look clear. Adapt speed and following distance to the actual surface and weather.

🔗 nuevo.leychile.cl • Chilean Traffic Act — Articles 95–104, 116–143 and 144–155; applicable signs, circulation, priority and safe-speed duties

🔗 mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • CONASET — Libro para la conducción en Chile, class B, 27 February 2026; relevant signs and driving guidance

How should you drive on a slippery road in Chile?

Reduce speed early, increase the gap to the vehicle ahead and use smooth steering, braking and acceleration. Do not rely on the posted maximum as a safe target when grip is poor.

🔗 nuevo.leychile.cl • Chilean Traffic Act — Articles 95–104, 116–143 and 144–155; applicable signs, circulation, priority and safe-speed duties

🔗 mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • CONASET — Libro para la conducción en Chile, class B, 27 February 2026; relevant signs and driving guidance

Does a slippery-road warning sign in Chile automatically impose a lower number?

The warning sign highlights a reduced-grip risk; it normally does not itself prescribe a new numerical speed limit. A separate speed-limit sign, temporary restriction or local condition may still apply. Travel below the legal maximum when necessary for safety.

🔗 nuevo.leychile.cl • Chilean Traffic Act — Articles 95–104, 116–143 and 144–155; applicable signs, circulation, priority and safe-speed duties

🔗 mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • CONASET — Libro para la conducción en Chile, class B, 27 February 2026; relevant signs and driving guidance

Warning for a slippery road surface.

English • Traffic sign CONASET · annex 1 • Slippery surface. Avoid harsh braking, acceleration or steering changes.

Español • CONASET · anexo 1 • Pavimento resbaladizo. Advierte que el pavimento puede ser resbaladizo. Evita frenadas, aceleraciones y cambios de dirección bruscos.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • CONASET: Libro para la conducción en Chile, anexo 1, página 156

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Gobierno de Chile • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Chilean CONASET Libro para la conducción en Chile, Annex 1 (February 2026): Mejoresconductores.conaset.cl • Pavimento resbaladizo., PDF page 156. Intentional educational illustration update from the previous PNG; original SVG unmodified.