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. What does this sign indicate?
- AThis road is for agricultural vehicles only.
- BA tractor crossing ahead is prohibited.
- CFarm machinery may be entering or crossing the roadway ahead.
- DA tractor sales lot is nearby.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Farm machinery may be entering or crossing the roadway ahead.
Yellow, diamond-shaped signs are warning signs. The tractor symbol specifically warns drivers to be alert for farm machinery entering or crossing the road, common in rural areas.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Regulatory signs, not warning signs, would designate a road for specific vehicle types.
- B. Warning signs do not prohibit; they alert to potential hazards.
- D. Guide signs (often blue or brown) would indicate commercial establishments, not warning signs.
Farm Machinery Warning Sign
A yellow, diamond-shaped warning sign featuring a black symbol of a tractor, indicating that farm machinery may be present on or crossing the roadway ahead.
- Warns drivers in rural or agricultural areas.
- Alerts to slow-moving or wide vehicles.
- Requires drivers to reduce speed and be prepared to react.
Memory trick: Diamond yellow means caution, especially for that tractor!