A deer-crossing warning means deer cross the roadway in that area. Slow down, watch the roadside, and be ready to stop.
What to do
Slow down, stay alert, and be ready to stop.
Practice question
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This yellow diamond shows a deer. What should you be ready to do in this area?
Sound the horn continuously and speed through.
Slow down, stay alert, and be ready to stop.
Drive on the shoulder so deer can use the lane.
Turn on high beams in daylight and hold your speed.
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Answer: Slow down, stay alert, and be ready to stop.
A deer-crossing warning means deer cross the roadway in that area. Slow down, watch the roadside, and be ready to stop.
What does the Deer crossing sign mean?
A deer-crossing warning means deer cross the roadway in that area. Slow down, watch the roadside, and be ready to stop. This is study wording cited to VA Driver's Manual (Apr 2026) §2 Warning Signs. It is not a verbatim quotation from the manual.
