Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road SignsEasy
You are driving on a Florida road and see a yellow diamond-shaped sign depicting a truck going downhill. What does this sign warn you about?
- AYou are entering a designated truck route.
- BA steep downgrade is ahead, requiring careful braking.
- CTrucks are prohibited from using the upcoming road section.
- DThere is a truck stop ahead where you can refuel.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. A steep downgrade is ahead, requiring careful braking.
A yellow diamond-shaped sign with a truck going downhill is a warning sign that indicates a steep downgrade ahead. Drivers should be prepared to shift to a lower gear and use caution to control their speed.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Designated routes are usually indicated by guide signs, not warning signs for specific road conditions.
- C. Prohibitions are indicated by regulatory signs, often with a red circle and slash.
- D. This would typically be indicated by a guide sign, not a warning sign.
Steep Grade Warning Sign
A yellow diamond-shaped warning sign indicating a steep incline (truck going uphill) or a steep downgrade (truck going downhill) ahead, requiring drivers to adjust their driving.
- Yellow, diamond-shaped.
- Depicts a truck either going uphill or downhill.
- Warns of significant changes in road elevation.
- Requires drivers to prepare for changes in speed and braking.
Memory trick: Yellow means caution, a truck means big hills!