Alberta Motor Association Road Signs and Signals

Question 1

What does a red octagonal sign mean?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely before proceeding

Answer

A red octagon is the universal stop sign, requiring a complete stop before proceeding.

Question 2

What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign indicate?

Accepted Answer

A warning of a hazard or change ahead

Answer

Yellow diamond signs are warning signs that alert drivers to potential hazards or changes in road conditions ahead.

Question 3

What shape is used for school zone warning signs?

Accepted Answer

Pentagon (five-sided)

Answer

School zone signs use a distinctive five-sided (pentagon) shape to make them immediately recognizable.

Question 4

What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

Accepted Answer

Proceed with caution

Answer

A flashing yellow light is a caution signal indicating you may proceed but must do so carefully.

Question 5

What does a pennant-shaped sign indicate?

Accepted Answer

No passing zone

Answer

The pennant-shaped sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone and is always placed on the left side of the road.

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