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Old December 12th 17, 05:10 PM posted to rec.autos.driving,ca.driving
The Real Bev[_5_]
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On 12/12/2017 12:13 AM, Jeff wrote:
> The Real Bev > wrote in
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>> Back when we were doing a lot of traveling (NOT interstates) in the
>> midwest and east, every once on a while we would see a large official
>> sign by the side of the main road proclaiming EMERGENCY VEHICLE. There
>> would be some sort of cutout or dirt road leading to some unknown
>> destination, and there was ALWAYS some sort of ancient rusted wreck
>> nearby.
>>
>> We've pondered these signs for decades, with no conclusion. Anybody
>> know WTF these signs actually are for and why there are always wrecks
>> nearby?

>
> My first guess would be that there is hidden residence(s) down that road and
> the sign is to show emergency vehicles where to turn if they are trying to
> get access.
>
> A less likely second guess could be that a volunteer fireman is down that
> road and the sign is to warn you that an emergency vehicle could come out to
> the main road there.
>
> Can't explain the wrecks, though.


Perhaps people who didn't get out of the way of the emerging emergency
vehicle fast enough...

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