Manitoba Road Signs Flashcards

What does a red circle with a white horizontal bar indicate on a Manitoba road sign?

Answer: Do not enter

A red circle with a white horizontal bar is the 'Do Not Enter' sign. It is placed at exit ramps and one-way streets to prevent drivers from travelling in the wrong direction.

In Manitoba, what does a sign showing a truck on a steep slope indicate?

Answer: Steep hill or grade ahead

This warning sign alerts drivers to a steep hill or grade ahead. Drivers should prepare to use a lower gear and be cautious of slow-moving heavy vehicles on the slope.

What does a blue sign with a white 'H' indicate in Manitoba?

Answer: Hospital ahead

Blue signs with a white 'H' direct drivers to the nearest hospital. These information signs are part of the community service sign system used across Manitoba and Canada.

What does a flashing yellow beacon above a sign mean in Manitoba?

Answer: Proceed with increased caution

A flashing yellow beacon draws extra attention to the sign below it and means drivers should proceed with increased caution. It is often used at dangerous intersections or school zones.

What does a sign with a bicycle inside a red circle with a line through it mean?

Answer: Bicycles are prohibited on this road

A red circle with a diagonal line through a bicycle symbol means bicycles are prohibited on that road or path. This is a standard regulatory prohibition sign used in Manitoba.

What does a brown sign typically indicate in Manitoba?

Answer: Recreational or cultural point of interest

Brown signs in Manitoba indicate recreational, cultural, or tourist points of interest such as parks, campgrounds, historic sites, and scenic areas.