Deer Crossing Sign: meaning and what to do
Quick answer:Deer often cross here. Slow down, especially at dawn and dusk, and use high beams when no one is coming.
The yellow diamond with a leaping deer warns that deer often cross here. Slow down, especially at dawn and dusk. If a deer appears, brake firmly in a straight line rather than swerving.
What to do when you see this sign
Slow down, especially at dawn and dusk, and use high beams when no one is coming.
What kind of sign is it?
US warning sign (MUTCD). US warning signs are usually yellow diamonds. Orange marks temporary work zones and fluorescent yellow-green marks school, pedestrian and bicycle warnings.
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