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.