Traffic Signs Flashcards

What does this sign mean?

Answer: Slow down, be ready to stop and give way to all vehicles already on the roundabout if there is a danger of a collision.

This sign is a 'Give Way' sign, specifically for roundabouts. It instructs drivers to approach the roundabout with caution, reduce their speed, and be prepared to stop. The primary rule is to give way to any vehicles already circulating within the roundabout, ensuring a safe entry and preventing collisions.

What does this sign mean?

Answer: Railway level crossing with flashing signals ahead, slow down, drive carefully, and be prepared to stop.

This sign warns drivers of an upcoming railway level crossing equipped with flashing signals. It indicates a potential hazard where a train might cross the road. Drivers must slow down, drive carefully, and be prepared to stop if the signals activate or a train is approaching, as trains always have the right-of-way.

What does this sign mean?

Answer: Sharp bend to the right ahead, slow down and drive carefully.

This sign, typically a yellow diamond with a black arrow curving sharply to the right, is a warning sign for a sharp bend or curve in the road. It advises drivers to reduce their speed significantly and drive with extra caution. This helps prevent loss of control, skidding, or veering off the road while navigating the turn.

When you see this sign, you should:

Answer: Drive carefully and watch out for traffic entering from a side-road intersection ahead.

This sign, often a yellow diamond with a cross or a 'T' shape, indicates an upcoming intersection with a side road. It warns drivers to be attentive to potential traffic entering the main road from the side street. Drivers should reduce speed and be prepared to give way or react to other vehicles to avoid a collision.

You should expect this sign, when:

Answer: A divided road is ahead, prepare for a change in traffic conditions.

This sign, typically a yellow diamond with two arrows pointing up, separated by a median, indicates that the road ahead will become a divided road. This means traffic in opposing directions will be separated by a physical barrier or median strip. Drivers should be aware of this change in road layout and adjust their driving accordingly for safety.

When you see this sign you should:

Answer: Not drive beyond the sign.

This sign, typically a red circle with a white bar, is a 'Do Not Enter' or 'No Entry' sign. It prohibits vehicles from proceeding past the point where the sign is displayed. Disregarding this sign could lead to driving against the flow of traffic, posing a serious danger to oneself and other road users.

When you see this sign you should:

Answer: Drive carefully, you are reaching the top of the hill and will not be able to see a safe distance in front of you.

This sign, often a yellow diamond with a hill symbol, warns of a crest or blind summit in the road ahead. At the top of a hill, visibility of oncoming traffic or hazards beyond the crest is severely limited. Drivers must slow down, stay to their side of the road, and be prepared for unexpected situations to ensure safety.

What does this sign tell you?

Answer: There may be animals on or near the road ahead, slow down and be prepared to stop to avoid collision.

This sign, typically a yellow diamond with an animal silhouette, warns drivers of areas where animals are likely to be present on or near the road. Drivers should reduce speed, scan the verges, and be ready to brake or take evasive action. This precaution helps prevent collisions with wildlife or livestock, which can be dangerous for both the animals and vehicle occupants.

When you see this sign you should:

Answer: Come to a complete stop, look both ways for trains and proceed with caution if no trains are approaching.

This sign is a 'Stop' sign specifically for railway crossings without boom gates or flashing lights. It mandates a complete stop before the tracks. Drivers must then look and listen carefully for trains in both directions and only proceed when it is absolutely safe and clear to do so, as trains cannot stop quickly and always have the right-of-way.

What does this sign mean?

Answer: There is a hump (sudden slope up and down) in the road ahead, slow down.

This sign, often a yellow diamond with a 'hump' symbol, warns of an upcoming road hump, speed bump, or a sudden dip followed by a rise. These features are designed to slow traffic. Drivers must reduce their speed to avoid damage to their vehicle, loss of control, or discomfort to passengers when crossing them.

What does this sign mean?

Answer: Vehicles carrying three or more people, and motorcycles may use this lane.

This sign, often a white diamond with '3+' or 'T3' and a car symbol, indicates a High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane. These lanes are reserved for vehicles carrying a specified minimum number of occupants (e.g., three or more) and often include motorcycles. The purpose is to encourage carpooling and public transport, reducing congestion.

What does this sign mean?

Answer: You may travel only in the direction in which the arrow is pointing.

This sign, typically a blue circle with a white arrow pointing in a specific direction, is a mandatory direction sign. It indicates that traffic must proceed only in the direction shown by the arrow. This is often used at intersections or roundabouts to guide traffic flow, prevent wrong-way movements, and ensure orderly passage.

When you see this sign, what must you do?

Answer: Slow down and be ready to stop and give way to a train.

This sign, often a yellow diamond with a train symbol, warns of an upcoming railway crossing. It serves as a general caution for drivers to reduce speed and be prepared for the possibility of a train. Even if there are no boom gates or lights, drivers must always be ready to stop and give way to trains, which have the right-of-way.

What does this sign mean?

Answer: You must stay in or move to the left lane, unless you are overtaking another vehicle.

This sign, often a white rectangular sign with text like 'Keep Left Unless Overtaking', indicates a lane discipline rule. It means that drivers should generally remain in the left-most lane available unless they are actively passing another vehicle. This rule helps maintain smooth traffic flow and allows faster traffic to proceed without obstruction.

When you see this sign you must:

Answer: Stop at the stop line and give way to all traffic.

This sign is a 'Stop' sign, which is a regulatory sign requiring drivers to come to a complete halt at the marked stop line. After stopping, drivers must give way to all other traffic and pedestrians before proceeding safely. Failing to stop completely is a serious offense and highly dangerous, as it can lead to severe collisions.

What does this sign mean?

Answer: Slow down and look out for pedestrians crossing the road ahead.

This sign, typically a yellow diamond with a pedestrian symbol, warns of an upcoming pedestrian crossing or an area where pedestrians are likely to be present. Drivers must reduce speed, be vigilant for people on foot, and be prepared to stop. This ensures the safety of pedestrians, who have right-of-way at marked crossings.

What does this sign mean?

Answer: If traffic lights are out of order or the amber light is flashing, you must stop and give way to traffic as if you are at an intersection with stop signs.

This sign, often a yellow diamond with a traffic light symbol, warns of traffic lights ahead. The specific instruction refers to a situation where the lights are malfunctioning or flashing amber. In such cases, drivers must treat the intersection as if it has stop signs, exercising extreme caution and giving way to all traffic to prevent accidents.

What does this sign mean?

Answer: Workers ahead, slow down and be prepared to stop.

This sign, typically a yellow diamond with a person holding a shovel or 'Workers Ahead' text, is a warning sign for roadwork or construction zones. It alerts drivers to the presence of workers on or near the road. Drivers must reduce speed, be extra vigilant, and be prepared to stop or follow directions from traffic controllers to ensure the safety of workers.

You are most likely to find this sign:

Answer: On the approach to a bridge which has room for only two vehicles, slow down and proceed with caution.

This sign, often a yellow diamond with two arrows pointing in opposite directions, narrowing in the middle, indicates a narrow bridge or road section ahead. It warns that the available width is limited, potentially only allowing one vehicle in each direction or requiring extra caution when passing. Drivers should slow down and be prepared to give way if necessary to avoid collisions.

What does this sign mean?

Answer: Pedestrian crossing ahead, slow down and be prepared to stop.

This sign, typically a yellow diamond with a pedestrian walking on a striped crossing, warns of an upcoming marked pedestrian crossing. Drivers must reduce speed, be highly alert for pedestrians, and be prepared to stop to allow them to cross safely. Pedestrians have right-of-way at marked crossings, and drivers must yield to them.