Soft Shoulder
Category
Warning
Shape
Diamond
Color
Black on yellow
The edge of the road ahead is soft dirt or gravel, not solid pavement. Keep your tires on the paved surface so you do not sink or lose control. Avoid pulling off onto the shoulder.
Common test question
On the DMV permit test you may be shown this sign and asked “What does this sign mean?” The answer is Soft Shoulder. Recognize it by its diamond shape and black on yellow colors — a hallmark of warning signs.
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