Hill Blocks View Sign - W7-6
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Compare visibility, durability, and ideal applications
Engineering Grade
Ideal Use
Parking lots
Brightness
General Lifespan
7 years
Night-time Visibility
500 feet away
High Intensity Prismatic
Ideal Use
Roadways
Brightness
General Lifespan
10 years
Night-time Visibility
1000 feet away
Diamond Grade
Ideal Use
High-speed roadways
Brightness
General Lifespan
10+ years
Night-time Visibility
1500 feet away
Product Details
Hill Blocks View Sign - W7-6
Engineered for roadway safety, this W7-6 Hill Blocks View Sign provides critical visual communication for drivers navigating challenging terrain. Constructed from high-quality reflective aluminum, the sign delivers exceptional visibility during day and night conditions, ensuring motorists are well-informed about potential road hazards. Fully compliant with DOT and MUTCD state and federal standards, this sign features standard punched blanks for straightforward installation. The high-intensity reflective material guarantees clear, legible messaging that helps prevent accidents by alerting drivers to areas where hill blocks may obstruct view and impede safe navigation.
Sign Specifications
MUTCD Code
W7-6
Sign Type
Warning Sign
Shape
Diamond
Standard warning sign shape
Colors
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.
| Size | Dimensions | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional RoadDefault | 30×30" | Two-lane roads, residential areas |
| Multi-Lane | 36×36" | Multi-lane roads, higher speed limits |
| Expressway | 48×48" | Expressways, freeways, high-speed roads |
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
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
Often Paired With
Signs commonly installed together per MUTCD guidelines
