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An overview of traffic signs, their shapes, colors, and functions. It covers regulatory, warning, and information signs, and explains the meaning of each sign shape and color. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and obeying traffic signs for safe driving.
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7.1 Six Basic Sign Shapes Every Driver Must Know
The crossbuck is the traditional symbol at roadway-railway crossings. Signs with a red reflective border on a white reflective background have replaced the older sign with “Railway Crossing” in black lettering.
This five-side (pentagonal) sign indicates a school zone. When children are present in a school zone, slow down, watch for children and exercise extreme caution. The maximum speed permitted is 50 km/h unless otherwise posted. Regardless of the speed limit posted in a school area, your speed must be reasonable and prudent for existing conditions. 7.2 Standard Sign Colours
Do not enter Truck inspection station Keep to the right of traffic islands or obstruction You must not turn your vehicle around in the roadway to travel in the opposite direction (no U-turn) Weight limit of vehicle permitted on highway or bridge expressed in tonnes Inspection station exit Arrow indicates which side of road Parking prohibited as indicated Stopping prohibited as indicated
These signs may be mounted above (or to the side of) the roadway. When mounted above, each sign is centred over the lane it controls. These signs indicate pedestrian movement, either at an intersection or mid-block. You must yield to pedestrians within the crosswalk. This lane must turn left This lane must turn right This lane left or through This lane right or through This lane left or right This lane all movements This lane through only Two-way left turn lane
7.4 Warning Signs
Two-way traffic ahead Obstruction Pass to either side Stop sign ahead Divided highway begins Keep to the right Divided highway ends Road surface slippery when wet Traffic signals ahead Be prepared to stop Bump or rough road ahead Steep hill ahead Shift to lower gear or slow down if going down very steep hill
Section of roadway regularly crossed by animal depicted Reverse curve ahead Two turns in opposite directions separated by a tangent of less than 120m, first turn right Sharp curve Maximum advised speed Concealed or hidden intersection ahead Road from right and/or left Road narrows Road ahead is not as wide as the road you are driving on Underpass ahead Overhead clearance as indicated Narrow bridge ahead Width of pavement narrower than approach Winding road ahead First curve right Lane ends Right lane ends Curve to the right ahead Checkerboard Road ends or very sharp turn
Chevron (arrowhead) Posted in groups to guide drivers around sharp curves in the road Hazard close to the edge of the road The downward lines show the side on which you may safely pass Slow moving vehicle Mounted on the rear of vehicles that travel at speeds less than 40 km/h It warns drivers approaching from behind to slow down Warning sign on overdimension loads or on escort vehicles
Construction signs have black letters or symbols on an orange background. Construction ahead This sign indicates you are entering a construction zone Drive with extra caution and be prepared for changes in the speed limit Road work ahead This sign marks the beginning of an ORANGE ZONE where speed limit is 60 km/h or less when passing highway workers Survey crew ahead The maximum speed is 60 km/h when passing crews or equipment engaged in work on the highways Traffic control person ahead Be prepared to stop for instructions Truck entrance left/right The location at which trucks are entering, leaving or crossing Pavement drop-off This sign warns motorists that they are on or approaching a section of roadway where either the adjacent lane or shoulder or both are lower or higher than the motorist's travel lane Detour ahead
7.6 Guide Signs
Trans Canada highway Arterial highway Collector highway Local highway Hospital Airport Plane points direction to airport Local airport
7.7 Information Signs
Museum Accommodations Gasoline Food Picnic facilities Tourist information Campground