Cattle Crossing Sign
Cattle or livestock may cross the road
In short: A Cattle Crossing sign warns that cattle or other livestock may cross the road in that area, most often in rural and ranch country. Slow down and be prepared to stop fully — animals are unpredictable and may stand in the roadway.
What to do
Slow down and be prepared to stop for animals.
Tips
Common in rural and ranch areas.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
Show the answer
Slow down and be prepared to stop for animals.
How to recognize this sign
Also searched as cattle crossing road sign, cow crossing sign, or livestock crossing sign.
About warning signs
Warning signs are diamond-shaped and yellow with black symbols. They alert you to hazards ahead — curves, intersections, crossings — so you have time to slow down. On the DMV written test, expect several questions asking what a specific warning sign means and what action it calls for.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Cattle Crossing Sign mean?
Cattle or livestock may cross the road
What should you do at a Cattle Crossing Sign?
Slow down and be prepared to stop for animals.
Reference standard: Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices ↗. State and local agencies may add rules or operating times, so follow the complete posted sign where you drive. How DMV Prep sources content.
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