Road Signs and Signals Flashcards

You are approaching a STOP sign at an intersection. What must you do?

Answer: Come to a complete stop and give way to all traffic before proceeding

A STOP sign means you must come to a complete stop at the stop line (or before the intersection if there is no line) and give way to all traffic before you proceed. Slowing down is not enough.

A red traffic signal at an intersection means:

Answer: You must stop and remain stopped until the light turns green

A red light means stop. You must stop behind the stop line and wait until the signal turns green before entering the intersection, unless a left-turn-on-red sign permits otherwise.

What does a yellow (amber) traffic light mean?

Answer: Stop if you can do so safely; the light is about to turn red

A yellow light means stop if it is safe to do so. It warns that the signal is about to turn red. You may only continue through if stopping would be dangerous.

A regulatory sign with a red circle and a red diagonal line through a symbol means:

Answer: The action shown is prohibited

A red circle with a diagonal line (for example, no right turn or no parking) is a prohibition sign. It tells you that the action shown in the symbol is not allowed.

A diamond-shaped yellow sign with black symbols is used to:

Answer: Warn you of hazards or changes in road conditions ahead

Yellow diamond-shaped signs are warning signs. They alert you to hazards ahead such as a curve, crossing, school zone or merging traffic so you can adjust your driving.

You see a sign showing '40' inside a red circle near a school. This means:

Answer: The maximum speed limit is 40 km/h

A number inside a red circle is a speed limit sign showing the maximum legal speed. In a 40 km/h school zone you must not exceed 40 km/h during the signposted times.

A flashing yellow arrow at a traffic signal indicates that you may:

Answer: Turn in the direction of the arrow but you must give way to pedestrians and other traffic

A flashing yellow arrow allows you to turn in the direction of the arrow, but you must give way to pedestrians crossing and to any oncoming or crossing traffic before turning.

Painted islands (an area with diagonal white lines) on the road surface should be treated as:

Answer: An area you should not drive on unless avoiding a danger

A painted island separates traffic and guides vehicles. You must not drive on it unless it is necessary to avoid an obstruction or to enter or leave the road and it is safe to do so.