A yellow diamond sign shows the silhouette of a deer. What does it tell you?
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A.
Deer often cross the road in this area Correct
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B.
A wildlife refuge with a viewing area is ahead
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C.
Hunting is permitted in the surrounding land
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D.
Livestock may enter the road ahead
The answer is "Deer often cross the road in this area"
The Deer warning sign tells you deer often cross the road in the area, and you should be alert and slow down if you see deer or other wildlife. The sign is a hazard warning, not a notice for refuges, hunting areas, or livestock crossings, each of which uses a separate sign type.
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B. A wildlife refuge with a viewing area is ahead
Recreational and refuge points use brown information signs, not yellow warnings. Misreading: Confuses a yellow hazard warning with the brown Historic, Cultural, and Recreational Signs that point to scenic areas and parks.
C. Hunting is permitted in the surrounding land
Hunting areas are not posted with traffic warning signs. Misreading: Treats the Deer hazard sign as a land-use notice; the manual lists it only as a warning that deer cross the road.
D. Livestock may enter the road ahead
Livestock crossings use a separate symbol on the yellow warning sign. Misreading: Reads the deer silhouette as generic animal crossing; the manual names this specific sign Deer, warning of deer rather than livestock.
This question tests your knowledge of Warning Signs in Oregon. Source: Oregon Driver Manual, "Warning Signs," p.12..
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