Steep Grade / Hill
Category
Warning
Shape
Diamond
Color
Black on yellow
A steep downhill grade is ahead. Trucks and heavy vehicles should shift to a lower gear to control speed. Watch your brakes and slow down before the hill.
Common test question
On the DMV permit test you may be shown this sign and asked “What does this sign mean?” The answer is Steep Grade / Hill. Recognize it by its diamond shape and black on yellow colors — a hallmark of warning signs.
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