New York DMV Permit Written TestRoad SignsMedium
You are driving on a two-lane road and encounter a diamond-shaped yellow sign with a black symbol of a truck pointed downwards on a slope, followed by a numerical percentage (e.g., '6%'). What does this sign signify?
- AA steep downgrade for trucks, indicating a 6% grade.
- BA truck weigh station is located 6% of a mile ahead.
- CA truck stop is available 6 miles ahead.
- DThe maximum speed limit for trucks is 6 miles per hour.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. A steep downgrade for trucks, indicating a 6% grade.
This warning sign indicates a steep downgrade (hill) specifically for trucks, with the percentage representing the grade of the slope. Truck drivers need to be aware of this to select appropriate gears and manage their speed to prevent brake overheating.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Weigh stations are indicated by specific signs, usually regulatory or guide signs.
- C. Truck stops are typically indicated by blue service signs.
- D. Speed limits are regulatory signs, usually white rectangles, and are not expressed as a percentage.
Steep Grade (Truck) Sign
A diamond-shaped yellow warning sign with a black symbol of a truck on a downward slope and a percentage, indicating a steep downgrade for heavy vehicles.
- Warns of a significant downhill slope.
- The percentage indicates the steepness of the grade.
- Primarily for truck drivers to use lower gears and control speed.
Memory trick: Downhill truck, downshift quick!