California DMV Permit Test (Class C)Traffic Signs and SignalsMedium
You are driving on a road and see a yellow, diamond-shaped sign with a black symbol of a deer or other large animal. What does this sign indicate?
- AA rest area with pet facilities is available.
- BA wildlife crossing area, be alert for animals.
- CA zoo or animal park entrance is ahead.
- DAnimals are prohibited from crossing the road.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. A wildlife crossing area, be alert for animals.
Yellow, diamond-shaped signs are warning signs. A symbol of an animal indicates that animals, such as deer, frequently cross the road in that area, and drivers should be extra vigilant.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Pet facilities would be indicated by a blue service sign.
- C. Zoo signs are typically guide signs, not warning signs.
- D. Warning signs alert to hazards, they do not prohibit animals.
Animal Crossing Warning Sign
A yellow, diamond-shaped sign with a black animal symbol, warning drivers of areas where wildlife may cross the road.
- Alerts drivers to a potential hazard.
- Requires increased vigilance and reduced speed.
- Common in rural or wooded areas.
Memory trick: Diamonds are for danger, so be aware of what's there!