Which statement correctly describes the meaning of a yellow traffic sign?

• A. There is a special situation or hazard ahead
• B. There is a stop ahead
• C. The road narrows ahead
• D. The speed limit changes ahead

Answer: (A)

Yellow warning signs signal a potential hazard or unusual condition ahead. They’re there to get you to slow down, pay extra attention, and be prepared to react. This description fits best because it captures the general purpose of yellow signs: to warn you that something ahead could require caution. Specific situations like stopping ahead or a speed limit change are indicated by more specific signs or different signs altogether, not by the general warning sign. When you see a yellow warning sign, ease off slightly, scan the area, and be ready for changes in the road, curves, merging traffic, or other hazards.