New York DMV Permit Written TestRoad SignsMedium
You are driving on a rural highway and see a diamond-shaped yellow sign with a black symbol of a truck going downhill. What does this sign indicate?
- AA steep downhill grade is ahead, primarily warning truck drivers.
- BA rest area for trucks is ahead.
- CTrucks are prohibited from using the upcoming hill.
- DA truck weighing station is located downhill.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. A steep downhill grade is ahead, primarily warning truck drivers.
Diamond-shaped yellow signs are warning signs. A symbol of a truck going downhill indicates a steep downgrade, which is especially important for large vehicles like trucks due to potential brake overheating.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. This is incorrect; rest areas are indicated by blue or green guide signs.
- C. This is incorrect; it's a warning, not a prohibition.
- D. This is incorrect; weighing stations are indicated by specific regulatory signs, usually white/black.
Steep Grade (Truck) Warning Sign
A diamond-shaped yellow warning sign with a black symbol of a truck descending a slope, alerting drivers (especially truck drivers) to a steep downhill grade ahead.
- Warning sign (yellow, diamond-shaped).
- Indicates a steep downgrade.
- Crucial for truck drivers to use lower gears to control speed.
Memory trick: Yellow diamonds warn of what's next.