Driving (Signs)

Term: Stop Sign

Definition: Stop Sign - You must bring your vehicle to a complete stop and be sure the way s clear before proceeding

Term: Yield Sign

Definition: Yield Sign - Yield the right of way. Slow down and let vehicles crossing your path go by. If necessary, stop before going ahead. If pedestrians are in or about to enter the crosswalk, stop until they have crossed the roadway, then proceed.

Term: School zone sign

Definition: School zone sign - When children are present the maximum speed limit is 30km/h where the approaching speed limit is 50km/h

Term: Crossbuck sign

Definition: Crossbuck sign - red and white x-shaped railroad crossing sign with black wording on a white background means the same as a Yield sign

Term:Railway crossing ahead

Definition: Railway crossing ahead - Means you're approaching a railway crossing. the direction or angle of the tracks is reflected on the sign. (In this case, it's perpendicular)

Term:Slippery when wet

Definition: Slippery when wet

Term:Traffic signal ahead

Definition:Traffic signal ahead

Term:Stop sign ahead

Definition:Stop sign ahead

Term:Truck entering ahead

Definition:Truck entering ahead

Term:Yellow Broken center lines

Definition:Yellow Broken center lines - Two-way road where passing with care is allowed in both directions

Term:Double solid yellow lines

Definition: mark the center of the road and separate traffic travelling in two different directions. Passing is not allowed in either direction. You may not cross the lines unless you are making a left turn.

Term:Broken center line with solid line

Definition: A solid yellow line to the right of a broken yellow center line means passing or crossing is prohibited in that lane, except when turning left. If the broken line is closer to you, you can cross the broken line only to pass another vehicle and only when it is safe to do so.

Term:Left edge solid yellow line on a divided highway

Definition: Single solid yellow lines are used as left-edge lines on divided highways. If you see the reverse, you are travelling in the wrong direction

Term:Single solid white lines

Definition:used as right -edge lines along the roadway and for guiding traffic travelling in the same trafficused as right -edge lines along the roadway and for guiding traffic travelling in the same traffic

Term:Climbing lanes

Definition:Designed to allow faster-moving traffic to pass the slower moving traffic all traffic must keep to the right unless passing. To pass you must use the left lane then return back t the right when the pass is completed.

Term: Continuity Lines

Definition:Painted on the highway at entry and exit ramps. They indicate the separation between the trough-lane and the entry or exit ramps. They're wider than regular lanes.

Term:Pedestrian crosswalk

Definition:Indicates the location of a pedestrian crosswalk

Term:Crosswalk sign: school crosswalk

Definition:Indicates the location of a school crosswalk

Term: Crosswalk sign (playground)

Definition:You are approaching a playground: Reduce speed, watch for children

Term: Regulatory sign: No parking on either direction of the sign

Definition: No parking on either direction of the sign

Term:Regulatory sign: Truck route

Definition: Truck traffic may proceed only in the direction indicated by the arrow(s)

Term:Regulatory sign: No right turn on red signal

Definition:No right turn on red signal. Wait for green light before making a right turn

Term: No left turn permitted

Definition:No left turn permitted

Term:Regulatory sign: Do not litter

Definition: Do not litter

Term:No U-turn permitted

Definition:Do not turn to go in the opposite direction

Term:No stopping

Definition:No stopping

Term:Regulatory sign: Passing permitted

Definition: You can pass others on this road

Term:One-way sign

Definition:Indicates to drivers that traffic is allowed to travel only in the direction of the other.

Term:Regulatory sign: Do not pass

Definition:You can NOT pass others on this road

Term:Regulatory sign: Do not enter

Definition:Don't enter

Term:Regulatory sign: Through or right turn

Definition:Through (straight) or left turn only.

Term:Regulatory sign: Change in maximum speed limit up ahead

Definition:Change in maximum speed limit up ahead. Be prepared to adjust your speed accordingly.

Term:Regulatory sign: Maximum speed limit

Definition:Maximum speed limit. Speed signs indicate the maximum speed allowable under ideal conditions: reduce your speed when poor conditions exist or visibility is restricted.

Term: Regulatory sign: Keep to the right of the traffic island or obstruction

Definition:Keep to the right of the traffic island or obstruction

Term: Regulatory sign: Hazard warning, lines are sloped to the right

Definition:If lines are sloped to the right, drive to the right of the sign.

Term: Regulatory sign: Hazard warning, lines are sloped to the left

Definition:If lines are sloped to the left, drive to the right of the sign.

Term:Warning sign: Road narrows ahead sign

Definition:Quite often when the road narrows, hazard warning signs will be posted to alert divers to keep to the left or right, or between the signs if both are posted. Example: at an approach to a bridge.

Term:Warning sign: Firetruck entrance ahead sign

Definition:Fire truck entrance ahead. indicates to drivers that they are approaching a location at which fire trucks are entering or leaving.

Term:Warning sign: Hidden Intersection ahead sign

Definition:Hidden Intersection ahead. Drivers on the side of the road at the intersection ahead don't have a clear view of approaching traffic: Use caution and be prepared to slow down.

Term:Warning sign: Steep decline ahead sign

Definition: Steep decline ahead. You may need to use a lower gear.

Term: Warning sign: Bump or rough road ahead sign

Definition:Bump or rough road ahead. Slow down.

Term:Warning sign: Divided highway ends sign

Definition:Two-way traffic beyond this section of the highway; often followed by two-way traffic sign to reinforce the message.

Term:Warning sign: Bridge opening sign

Definition:Indicates to drivers that they are approaching a bridge that can be opened to permit the passage of boats

Term:Warning sign: Right curve ahead sign

Definition:Posted speed sign indicates safe speed for this turn

Term:Warning sign: Narrow structure ahead sign

Definition:Indicates a structure such as a road, bridge, culvert, underpass, overpass, or similar structure having a clear road width less than the width of the approaching road

Term:Warning sign: Chevron (arrow) sign

Definition:Chevron (arrow) signs are posted in groups to guide drivers around sharp curves in the road

Term: Warning sign: Sharp turn or bend in the roadway ahead sign

Definition:Checkerboard design is a warning o slow down; the arrow indicates the direction of the roadway

Term:Warning sign: Low clearance sign

Definition:Low clearance. Underpass ahead; overhead clearance as shown

Term:Warning sign: Merge sign

Definition:Merge. Prepare to merge with other vehicles.

Term:Lane arrows: Right turn only lane sign

Definition:Indicates to drivers approaching an intersection in the designated lane that they must only turn right from the designated lane at the intersection--- if this arrow was reversed the above wold apply for the left turns only

Term:Lane arrows: Straight or left turn only lane sign

Definition:Indicates to drivers approaching an intersection in the designated lane that the must only proceed straight through or turn left

Term:Lane arrows: Two-way left turn lane sign

Definition:Indicates to drivers that the designated lane is reserved for left turning vehicles only

Term:Lane arrows: Two- way traffic sign.

Definition:Indicates to drivers that the section of the road which they are travelling on is a two-way road, and that the normal rules of the road for two-way operation apply.

Term:Guide sign: Highway 102

Definition:Provincial highway with controlled access;also referred to as the 100-series highway

Term:Construction zone

Definition:prepare or unusual road conditions or construction traffic that may be moving at a different speed

Term:Construction ends

Definition:The road has returned to normal. Expect no more impact from road work when the end point of a project is obvious, this signs not used.

Term:Construction activities will begin 1.5km ahead

Definition:Choose a different route or be prepared for delays

Term:Road surface conditions may be rutted, grooved, or pose another danger.

Definition:Road surface conditions may be rutted, grooved, or pose another danger. bicycles or motorcycles may become unstable

Term:Road surface conditions may be rutted, grooved, or pose another danger.

Definition:Road surface conditions may be rutted, grooved, or pose another danger. bicycles or motorcycles may become unstable

Term:Difference in elevation between the lanes

Definition:A tire catching the edge could cause a vehicle to lose control

Term:Construction traffic could be leaving or entering the road on the right and may be moving slower than through traffic.

Definition:Be careful whenever there are differences in speeds. A similar sign shows the entrance way on the left of the road

Term:Human Activity signs: Workers are active at the site

Definition:Driving mistakes have the potential to cause fatal injuries to road workers. Red/orange flags are used on human activity signs when they are displayed close to the ground

Term:Human Activity signs: Traffic control person sign

Definition:Traffic control persons are actively managing traffic past the workplace using stop/slow paddles.

Term:Human Activity signs: Survey work sign

Definition: Survey work is being done on or near the road

Term:Human Activity signs: Work is going on overhead with electrical or data tables.

Definition:Work is going on overhead with electrical or data tables.

Term:Human Activity signs: Flashing light unit sign displaying two signs

Definition:Flashing light unit displaying two arrow heads means that the lane ahead is closed and you will have to drive around. When two arrow heads are displayed at the same time it is safe to pass on either side of the Flashing light unit.

Term:Human Activity signs: Flashing light unit sign displaying a left or right arrow

Definition:Flashing light unit displaying 1 arrow means that the lane ahead is closed and you will have to move over, or there is an obstruction which you will have to drive around.When a single arrow head is displayed at the same time it is safe to pass on either side of the Flashing light unit, but only on the side indicated by the arrow.

Term: Human Activity signs: Lamps in a straight line or bar is called "caution" mode

Definition: Used to alert drivers to a hazard, such as a vehicle occupying a lane or workers laying out signs. It does not indicate to drivers that it is safe to drive.Drivers must evaluate the situation and make a decision to pass based on conditions present in the work zone.