United States Permit Test Coach
Warning signsQuestion 52 of 223
Yellow diamond with a black slope that goes down to the right and a truck on the slope

What does this sign warn of?

  1. A steep upgrade ahead
  2. A rough road ahead
  3. A bridge that is closed ahead
  4. A steep downgrade ahead
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Correct answer: A steep downgrade ahead

A Hill sign shows a vehicle on a steep downward slope. Slow down and use a lower gear if you need to, so your brakes do not overheat.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD), 11th Edition with Revision 1 (FHWA, December 2025), Section 2C.14 Hill Signs (W7-1 and W7-1a), page 208

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026