Class 7 Alberta Road Signs 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a brown sign with white symbols or text indicate on Alberta roads?
- A regulatory restriction
- A recreational or cultural point of interest (Correct answer)
- A temporary detour route
- A hazardous materials route
Correct answer: A recreational or cultural point of interest
Brown signs are used in Alberta to indicate recreational and cultural points of interest such as parks, campgrounds, historic sites, and tourist attractions.
Question 2: What should you do when you see a flashing red beacon above a stop sign at an intersection?
- Slow down and proceed if the way is clear
- Treat it the same as a regular stop sign — come to a complete stop (Correct answer)
- Stop only if other vehicles are present
- Speed up to clear the intersection quickly
Correct answer: Treat it the same as a regular stop sign — come to a complete stop
A flashing red beacon reinforces the stop sign. You must come to a complete stop and yield to any traffic before proceeding, just as you would at a regular stop sign.
Question 3: What does a sign with two arrows pointing in opposite directions (up and down) on a yellow diamond indicate?
- Divided highway begins
- Two-way traffic ahead (Correct answer)
- Road narrows from both sides
- Merge lanes ahead
Correct answer: Two-way traffic ahead
This warning sign alerts drivers that the road ahead carries traffic in both directions. It is commonly placed where a divided highway ends and two-way traffic resumes.
Question 4: In Alberta, what does a rectangular black-and-white sign with an arrow showing a 90-degree turn indicate?
- Optional scenic detour
- Sharp turn in the direction of the arrow (Correct answer)
- Intersection ahead with a side road
- Lane change required ahead
Correct answer: Sharp turn in the direction of the arrow
A large black-and-white arrow sign (chevron alignment or turn sign) warns of a sharp turn in the road. Drivers should reduce speed and follow the direction of the arrow.
Question 5: What does a school zone sign look like in Alberta?
- A red octagon with 'SCHOOL' written on it
- A fluorescent yellow-green pentagon with children symbols (Correct answer)
- A blue rectangle with 'SCHOOL ZONE' text
- A white diamond with a book symbol
Correct answer: A fluorescent yellow-green pentagon with children symbols
Alberta school zone signs are fluorescent yellow-green pentagons showing symbols of children. The distinctive colour and shape make them highly visible to alert drivers to reduce speed.
Question 6: What does a 'DO NOT ENTER' sign look like in Alberta?
- A white rectangle with red text
- A red circle with a white horizontal bar (Correct answer)
- A red octagon with white text
- A yellow diamond with a red X
Correct answer: A red circle with a white horizontal bar
The 'Do Not Enter' sign is a red circle with a white horizontal bar across the centre. It indicates that traffic must not enter the road or lane from that direction.
Class 7 Alberta Road Signs 3
What does a brown sign with white symbols or text indicate on Alberta roads?