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Choose Your Reflectivity Grade

Compare visibility, durability, and ideal applications

Type I

Engineering Grade

Ideal Use

Parking lots

Brightness

Standard

General Lifespan

7 years

Night-time Visibility

500 feet away

Type IV

High Intensity Prismatic

Ideal Use

Roadways

Brightness

High

General Lifespan

10 years

Night-time Visibility

1000 feet away

Type IX

Diamond Grade

Ideal Use

High-speed roadways

Brightness

Maximum

General Lifespan

10+ years

Night-time Visibility

1500 feet away

Product Details

Use Low Gear Sign - W7-2

Steep terrain demands careful driving, and the Low Gear Sign (W7-2) provides critical guidance for motorists navigating challenging roadways. Constructed from highly reflective aluminum with standard punched blanks, these signs ensure maximum visibility in diverse lighting conditions. Designed to meet DOT and MUTCD state and federal standards, the Low Gear Sign alerts drivers to shift to lower gears when traversing steep inclines and declines. By providing clear, concise instruction, these signs help prevent potential accidents and promote safer road navigation for all travelers.

Spec • 2026
MUTCD Compliant

Sign Specifications

MUTCD Code

W7-2

Sign Type

Warning Sign

Shape

Diamond

Standard warning sign shape

Colors

ABC

Yellow background

Black legend

Compliance

MUTCD Compliant: This hill warning sign meets federal standards per MUTCD Section 2C.26. Used to warn of steep grades ahead.

SizeDimensionsApplication
Conventional RoadDefault30×30"Two-lane roads, residential areas
Multi-Lane36×36"Multi-lane roads, higher speed limits
Expressway48×48"Expressways, freeways, high-speed roads
Compliance & Certifications

MUTCD Compliant

Federal standards

DOT Approved

State & Federal

ASTM D4956

Type III/IV/XI

10+ Years

Durability

Engineer Grade (EG)

Type: ASTM Type I

Lifespan: 5-7 years

Brightness: ~50 cd/lux/m²

Parking lots, low-speed areas, non-critical signage

Recommended

High Intensity Prismatic (HIP)

Type: ASTM Type III/IV

Lifespan: 10 years

Brightness: ~360 cd/lux/m²

Traffic signs, work zones, roadways

Diamond Grade (DG3)

Type: ASTM Type XI

Lifespan: 10-12 years

Brightness: ~580 cd/lux/m²

Critical signs, freeways, overhead signs

Install at top of grade for downhill warning, or in advance for uphill notification. Required when grade exceeds: 5% for 3000ft, 6% for 2000ft, 7% for 1000ft, 8% for 750ft, 9% for 500ft.

MUTCD Reference: Section 2C.26

Reference: MUTCD Section 2C.26

Often Paired With

Signs commonly installed together per MUTCD guidelines

Hill Symbol Sign - W7-1

W7-1

Hill Symbol Sign

% Grade Sign - W7-3

W7-3

% Grade Sign

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Use Low Gear Sign - W7-2

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