G2 Road Signs and Traffic Signals 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a pedestrian crossing sign (person walking figure) warn drivers about in Ontario?
- A school zone speed reduction
- A crosswalk or area where pedestrians frequently cross (Correct answer)
- A no-pedestrian zone
- An area where cyclists share the road
Correct answer: A crosswalk or area where pedestrians frequently cross
The pedestrian crossing warning sign alerts drivers to areas where people often cross the road so they can be prepared to yield.
Question 2: In Ontario, what does a flashing yellow traffic light require of drivers?
- Stop and wait for a green light
- Proceed at full speed — the intersection is clear
- Slow down and proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- Yield to all pedestrians before moving
Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light means drivers should slow down and proceed carefully through the intersection while remaining alert.
Question 3: What does a white rectangular sign with black text generally indicate in Ontario?
- A warning about road hazards
- A regulatory instruction that must be followed (Correct answer)
- A guide to nearby destinations
- A temporary construction detour
Correct answer: A regulatory instruction that must be followed
White rectangular signs with black text are regulatory signs that convey rules drivers are legally required to obey, such as speed limits.
Question 4: What does a 'DO NOT PASS' sign mean in Ontario?
- No U-turns are permitted
- Overtaking another vehicle is prohibited in that zone (Correct answer)
- No left turns allowed ahead
- Stop before proceeding
Correct answer: Overtaking another vehicle is prohibited in that zone
A 'DO NOT PASS' sign prohibits drivers from passing or overtaking another vehicle in that section of road due to limited visibility or safety concerns.
Question 5: A sign showing a truck on a downward slope in Ontario warns of:
- A weigh station ahead
- A steep downhill grade that can affect braking (Correct answer)
- A truck-only lane begins
- A gravel road surface ahead
Correct answer: A steep downhill grade that can affect braking
The steep downhill truck warning sign alerts drivers — especially those in heavy vehicles — to a grade that increases stopping distance.
Question 6: What does a double solid yellow centre line mean in Ontario?
- Passing is allowed from both directions
- Passing is prohibited from both directions (Correct answer)
- The road changes to one-way ahead
- A median barrier begins
Correct answer: Passing is prohibited from both directions
Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing in both directions because conditions such as hills or curves make it unsafe.
G2 Road Signs and Traffic Signals 2
What does a pedestrian crossing sign (person walking figure) warn drivers about in Ontario?