MTO Traffic Control Devices & Signage 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A pennant-shaped sign points to the left. What does this sign indicate?
- No passing zone begins (Correct answer)
- Yield to oncoming traffic
- Lane merge ahead
- Left turn only permitted
Correct answer: No passing zone begins
The pennant-shaped yellow sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone and always points toward the no-passing side.
Question 2: What does a white rectangular sign with black letters generally indicate?
- Warning about a hazard
- A regulatory requirement drivers must follow (Correct answer)
- A point of interest nearby
- Guidance to a destination
Correct answer: A regulatory requirement drivers must follow
White rectangular signs with black text are regulatory signs that inform drivers of traffic laws they must obey.
Question 3: A flashing yellow traffic light means:
- Stop and wait for green
- Proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- The light is about to turn red
- Yield to pedestrians only
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
A flashing yellow signal means slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.
Question 4: Which sign shape is exclusively used for railroad crossings?
- Octagon
- Triangle
- Round (circular) (Correct answer)
- Diamond
Correct answer: Round (circular)
Round signs are exclusively used to warn drivers of an upcoming railroad crossing.
Question 5: What does a blue highway sign typically provide?
- Warning of road hazards
- Regulatory speed limits
- Motorist services like food and fuel (Correct answer)
- Construction zone alerts
Correct answer: Motorist services like food and fuel
Blue signs indicate motorist services such as rest areas, hospitals, gas stations, and food.
Question 6: A solid white line on the road between lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction means:
- Lane changes are prohibited
- Lane changes are discouraged but permitted with care (Correct answer)
- You must merge right immediately
- The lane ends ahead
Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged but permitted with care
A solid white line discourages lane changes but does not outright prohibit them the way a barrier does.
Question 7: What does an orange sign with black lettering indicate?
- School zone ahead
- Railroad crossing warning
- Construction or work zone (Correct answer)
- Reduced speed limit permanently
Correct answer: Construction or work zone
Orange signs are used exclusively in construction and work zones to alert drivers to temporary conditions.
MTO Traffic Control Devices & Signage 2
A pennant-shaped sign points to the left.
What does this sign indicate?