Manitoba Road Signs Flashcards

What does a white sign with a red circle containing a 'U' with an arrow mean?

Answer: No U-turn allowed

This regulatory sign prohibits U-turns at that location. Making a U-turn where this sign is posted is a traffic violation in Manitoba and may endanger other road users.

What do two horizontal lines of small reflectors on posts along a Manitoba highway indicate?

Answer: Delineator posts marking the road edge and curves

Delineator posts with reflectors are placed along highway edges and curves to guide drivers, especially at night or in poor visibility. White reflectors mark the right edge; red or amber mark the left.

What does a sign displaying 'HIDDEN INTERSECTION' mean on a Manitoba road?

Answer: A cross-street or road joining is not easily visible

A hidden intersection sign warns that a side road or cross-street ahead may not be visible due to hills, curves, vegetation, or buildings. Drivers should slow down and watch for vehicles entering the roadway unexpectedly.

What does a yellow diamond sign with an image of a traffic signal mean in Manitoba?

Answer: Traffic signal ahead — prepare to stop

This warning sign indicates a traffic signal-controlled intersection ahead. It is particularly useful where signals may be unexpected, such as after a long stretch of rural highway entering a town.

What does a tab sign reading 'WHEN FLASHING' beneath a speed limit sign mean in Manitoba?

Answer: The speed limit applies only when the beacon above is flashing

In Manitoba, school zones and playground zones often use flashing beacons with reduced speed limits. The lower speed limit is only in effect when the beacon is actively flashing during designated hours.

What does a large green overhead sign with a downward white arrow over a lane indicate?

Answer: This lane is open for travel

A green overhead sign with a downward-pointing white arrow indicates the lane below is open for traffic. A red 'X' would indicate the lane is closed. These are used on reversible-lane highways.