California DMV Permit Test (Class C)Traffic Signs and SignalsMedium
You are driving on a rural road and see a yellow, diamond-shaped sign with a black symbol of a tractor or farm machinery. What does this sign indicate?
- AFarm vehicles may be entering or crossing the roadway.
- BThis road is restricted to farm vehicles only.
- CA farming museum or historical site is nearby.
- DA farm stand selling local produce is ahead.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Farm vehicles may be entering or crossing the roadway.
Yellow, diamond-shaped signs are warning signs. A symbol of a tractor or farm machinery indicates that farm vehicles are likely to be present on or near the roadway, requiring drivers to be cautious and prepared for slow-moving vehicles.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Road restrictions would be indicated by regulatory (white) signs with prohibitory symbols.
- C. Museums or historical sites are indicated by brown guide signs.
- D. Farm stands would typically not have this type of warning sign.
Farm Machinery Warning Sign
A yellow, diamond-shaped sign with a black symbol of farm equipment, warning drivers of potential slow-moving farm vehicles on the road.
- Alerts drivers to the presence of agricultural equipment.
- Requires drivers to be prepared for slower speeds and wider turns.
- Common in agricultural areas.
Memory trick: In the country, expect the unexpected, especially slow movers.