Traffic Signs flashcards

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What shape and colour is a stop sign?

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A red octagon — A stop sign is always a red octagon with white lettering; it means a full stop.

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What does a red octagonal sign require you to do?

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Come to a complete stop — A red octagon is a stop sign — stop completely, then proceed when safe.

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What does a downward-pointing red and white triangle sign mean?

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Yield the right of way — An inverted (point-down) red-and-white triangle is a yield sign: slow down and give way.

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A yellow diamond-shaped sign is used to:

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Warn of a hazard or change in the road ahead — Yellow diamond signs are warning signs alerting you to hazards or changes ahead.

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What does a yellow diamond sign with a curved arrow mean?

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A curve or bend in the road ahead — A curved-arrow warning sign tells you the road bends in the direction shown.

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What does a yellow sign showing two children walking mean?

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School zone or children may be present ahead — This warning sign indicates a school zone or area where children may be crossing; slow down and be alert.

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A yellow diamond sign with a deer symbol means:

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Watch for wildlife crossing the road — A deer symbol warns that wildlife may cross the road ahead; reduce speed and stay alert.

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What does a yellow sign with a 'T' symbol indicate?

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A T-intersection ahead where the road ends — The 'T' warning sign means the road you are on ends ahead at a T-intersection; be ready to turn.

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A yellow diamond sign showing a bump symbol warns of:

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A bump or rough surface ahead — This sign warns of a bump or uneven road surface ahead; slow down.

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What does a round sign with a red 'X' or a crossbuck mean?

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A railway crossing ahead — A crossbuck (X-shaped) sign marks a railway crossing; slow down and be ready to stop for trains.

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A red circle with a red diagonal line through a symbol means:

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The action shown is prohibited — A red circle with a diagonal slash means the action pictured is not allowed.

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What does a sign showing a red circle with a left arrow crossed out mean?

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No left turn — A left arrow inside a red circle with a slash means left turns are prohibited.

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A round sign showing a red circle with the letter 'P' crossed out means:

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No parking — A 'P' inside a red slashed circle means no parking in that area.

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What does a white rectangular sign with a black number such as '50' mean?

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The maximum speed limit in km/h — A white rectangular speed sign shows the maximum legal speed in kilometres per hour.

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A green sign with white lettering usually provides:

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Direction or destination information — Green guide signs give directions, destinations and distances.

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What colour are most regulatory signs that tell you what you must or must not do?

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White with black or red markings — Regulatory signs are usually white with black/red symbols (or red circles) and state the rules you must follow.

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Orange signs on a roadway indicate:

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A construction or temporary work zone — Orange signs warn of construction, maintenance or temporary conditions; slow down and watch for workers.

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What does a blue sign typically show?

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Services such as gas, food, hospitals or rest areas — Blue signs point you to services like fuel, food, lodging and hospitals.

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A sign showing a bicycle in a yellow diamond warns that:

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Cyclists may be on or crossing the road — This warning sign alerts drivers that cyclists may be sharing or crossing the road ahead.

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What does a yellow diamond sign with two arrows pointing in opposite directions mean?

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Two-way traffic ahead — This sign warns that you are entering or continuing on a road with two-way traffic.

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A yellow sign showing a slippery road symbol (a car with skid marks) means:

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The road may be slippery when wet — This warning sign means the surface can be slippery, especially in wet weather; slow down.

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What does a yellow diamond sign with a merging-arrow symbol mean?

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A lane merges with yours ahead — A merge warning sign tells you another lane of traffic will join yours; adjust speed and position.

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A round yellow sign with an 'X' and the letters 'RR' means:

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A railway crossing is ahead — The round yellow 'RR' / X sign warns of a railway crossing ahead.

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What does a white sign with a black arrow curving into a single lane (lane reduction) mean?

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The road narrows or a lane ends ahead — This sign warns that a lane ends ahead and you must merge; plan to change lanes early.

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A red and white triangular sign at a junction tells you to:

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Yield to traffic on the through road — A yield (give way) sign means slow down and give the right of way to traffic and pedestrians.

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What does a sign with a red circle and a truck symbol crossed out mean?

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Trucks are prohibited on this road — A truck inside a red slashed circle means trucks are not allowed on that route.

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A black-and-white sign reading 'ONE WAY' with an arrow means:

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Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow — A one-way sign means all traffic must travel only in the direction the arrow points.

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What does a sign reading 'DO NOT ENTER' (red circle with white bar) mean?

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You must not drive into that road or ramp — A 'Do Not Enter' sign means you cannot enter; it usually marks a wrong-way ramp or one-way street.

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A yellow diamond sign with a pedestrian symbol means:

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Watch for pedestrians crossing ahead — This warning sign tells you pedestrians may be crossing; slow down and be ready to stop.

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What does a fluorescent yellow-green sign usually indicate?

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A school zone, crossing, or pedestrian area — Fluorescent yellow-green signs highlight pedestrian, school and crossing areas for extra visibility.

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A sign showing a red circle around a number such as '60' with a slash means:

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End of the 60 km/h zone or that speed is prohibited — Depending on context, regulatory speed signs set the maximum; a slashed version marks the end of that limit.

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What does a yellow diamond sign showing a traffic-signal symbol mean?

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Traffic lights are ahead — This warning sign tells you that you are approaching traffic signals; be ready to stop.

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A sign with a black arrow bending sharply (right-angle) warns of:

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A sharp turn in the road ahead — A sharp right-angle arrow warns of a sharp turn ahead; reduce speed before it.

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What does a yellow diamond sign with a downhill-truck symbol and a percentage mean?

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A steep hill (grade) ahead — This sign warns of a steep downgrade; trucks and other vehicles should check brakes and gear down.

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A blue sign with a wheelchair symbol indicates:

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Accessible parking or facilities — The wheelchair symbol marks accessible parking spaces or facilities reserved for permit holders.

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What does a sign showing 'H' on a blue or green background mean?

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A hospital is nearby — The 'H' service sign points toward a hospital.

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A yellow diamond sign showing an arrow that splits into two means:

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The road divides ahead (divided highway begins) — This sign warns that the road becomes a divided highway with a median ahead.

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What does a yellow sign showing two arrows curving back together mean?

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A divided highway ends ahead, returning to two-way traffic — This sign warns the divided highway is ending and you will return to two-way traffic.

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A sign with a green circle around a symbol means:

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The action shown is permitted — A green circle indicates the pictured action is allowed (for example, bicycles permitted).

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What does a sign showing a red circle with two cars side by side and a slash mean?

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No passing / do not overtake — This regulatory sign prohibits passing other vehicles in that section of road.

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A rectangular orange sign reading 'ROAD WORK AHEAD' means:

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Construction is ahead; slow down and obey workers — Orange construction signs warn of work ahead; reduce speed and follow signs and flag-persons.

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What does a flag-person holding a 'STOP/SLOW' paddle showing STOP mean?

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You must stop until directed to proceed — When a construction flag-person shows the STOP side, you must stop and wait for their signal.

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A yellow diamond sign with a symbol of a narrow bridge means:

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The road narrows over a bridge ahead — This warning sign tells you the bridge ahead is narrow; be cautious of oncoming traffic.

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What does a yellow diamond sign showing a tractor symbol mean?

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Slow-moving farm vehicles may be on the road — This sign warns that slow-moving farm machinery may be on or crossing the road.

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A reflective orange-red triangle on the back of a vehicle means:

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A slow-moving vehicle travelling under 40 km/h — The orange-red slow-moving vehicle triangle warns that the vehicle ahead travels under 40 km/h.

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What does a sign showing a white background with a red circle and the word 'STOP' painted on the road approach indicate?

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A stop is required ahead at the intersection — Stop-ahead markings and signs warn that a stop sign or signal is coming up.

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A yellow diamond sign with a symbol of a car going over a hump means:

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A hidden dip or hill that limits your view ahead — This warning sign indicates a hill or dip where your view of the road beyond is limited.

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What does a sign showing a snowflake or 'SLIPPERY WHEN WET' mean?

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The road can be slippery; reduce speed — These signs warn that the surface may be slippery in wet or icy conditions; slow down.

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A white sign reading 'KEEP RIGHT' with an arrow means:

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Pass to the right of the divider or obstacle — A keep-right sign directs you to pass on the right side of a traffic island, median, or obstacle.

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What does a sign reading 'NO U-TURN' (a U-arrow in a slashed circle) mean?

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You may not make a U-turn here — This regulatory sign prohibits U-turns at that location.

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A yellow diamond sign showing an arrow pointing down at an angle (added lane) means:

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A lane is being added; traffic may enter — This warning indicates an added lane ahead where merging traffic may enter without yielding.