Alberta Motor Association Road Signs and Signals 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a green arrow on a traffic signal indicate?
- Oncoming traffic also has a green light
- You may proceed only in the direction of the arrow (Correct answer)
- The intersection is clear
- You must turn immediately
Correct answer: You may proceed only in the direction of the arrow
A green arrow is a protected signal meaning you may safely move in that direction without conflicting traffic.
Question 2: What does a solid white edge line on the right side of the road mark?
- The centre of the road
- The edge of the travel lane — do not cross unless necessary (Correct answer)
- A bike lane boundary
- A pedestrian crossing zone
Correct answer: The edge of the travel lane — do not cross unless necessary
The solid white edge line marks the outer boundary of the travel lane and separates it from the shoulder.
Question 3: What does a broken yellow centre line indicate?
- No passing from either direction
- Passing is permitted when it is safe to do so (Correct answer)
- Oncoming traffic has right of way
- A divided highway begins
Correct answer: Passing is permitted when it is safe to do so
A broken yellow centre line means passing is allowed when you can see far enough ahead and conditions are safe.
Question 4: What does a double solid yellow centre line mean?
- Passing is permitted from one side only
- The road is one-way
- No passing is allowed from either direction (Correct answer)
- The speed limit changes ahead
Correct answer: No passing is allowed from either direction
Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing in both directions because it is unsafe to do so.
Question 5: What do blue signs typically indicate?
- Hazard warnings
- Regulatory rules
- Motorist services such as gas, food, or lodging (Correct answer)
- Construction zones
Correct answer: Motorist services such as gas, food, or lodging
Blue signs provide information about motorist services available nearby, such as fuel, food, and rest stops.
Question 6: What do orange signs indicate?
- Temporary traffic control in work zones (Correct answer)
- Permanent speed limit changes
- Emergency detour routes
- Railway crossings
Correct answer: Temporary traffic control in work zones
Orange signs are used exclusively in construction and work zones to warn drivers of temporary conditions.
Alberta Motor Association Road Signs and Signals 2
What does a green arrow on a traffic signal indicate?