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 depicting a vehicle skidding. What does this sign warn you about?
- AA steep hill ahead where vehicles may lose control.
- BA section of road that may be slippery when wet.
- CA sharp curve ahead requiring reduced speed.
- DA rough or uneven pavement surface.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. A section of road that may be slippery when wet.
A diamond-shaped yellow sign with a black symbol of a skidding car is a warning sign for a slippery road surface, often indicating that the road may become hazardous when wet or icy.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect; a steep hill sign typically shows a downward-sloping truck.
- C. This is incorrect; a sharp curve sign shows a curved arrow.
- D. This is incorrect; uneven pavement signs have a bumpy road symbol.
Slippery When Wet Sign
A warning sign, typically diamond-shaped and yellow with a black symbol of a skidding car, that alerts drivers to road surfaces that may become slippery under certain conditions, such as rain or ice.
- Diamond shape, yellow background, black symbol.
- Symbol shows a car with wavy lines indicating loss of traction.
- Requires drivers to reduce speed and increase following distance.
Memory trick: Yellow diamonds warn with care, hazards on the road are there.