What does this warning sign mean?
Right.Not quite. The answer is B.
Expect stock on the road, slow down and pass any animals gently.
Source: Safe driving practice
Warning sign · Animals and people
Cattle ahead warning sign
Cattle or other stock may be on the road or wander onto it.
Asked in general knowledgeShown in one practice questionAdvisory: it warns, it does not command
What it means
What does the cattle ahead sign mean in NSW?
A side on cow standing alone on the yellow diamond points to open country where stock can roam onto the road. Fences may be missing, there may be cattle grids, or the land beside the road may be a travelling stock route. Cattle are big, dark and hard to see at night, and hitting one at speed can be fatal for the people in the car.
What to do
- 1
Reduce speed and watch the verges for animals grazing close in.
- 2
At night, drive slowly enough to stop within the reach of your headlights.
- 3
Expect animals to stop or turn without warning.
A practice question with this sign
Common questions
- What does the cow sign mean on a NSW road?
- Cattle or other farm animals may be on or crossing the road along the stretch ahead.
- Why is hitting a cow so dangerous?
- Cattle are heavy and stand tall, so a car can strike the body at windscreen height.
Your L plate turns green when you would pass
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