Chapter 3 Flashcards
(15 cards)
What are the three ways to read traffic signs?
- By shape
- By color
- By the messages printed on them
What is the purpose of regulatory signs?
To inform drivers of laws and regulations they must follow. Disobeying them may result in penalties.
What does a stop sign mean?
You must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.
What does a yield sign mean?
You must let traffic on the through road have the right-of-way and enter only when it is safe.
What is the speed limit in a school zone when children are present?
30 km/h, typically from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days.
What is the speed limit in a playground zone?
30 km/h, in effect every day from dawn to dusk.
What does a white diamond on the road indicate?
A reserved lane, such as for buses or high-occupancy vehicles (HOVs).
What do warning signs indicate?
They warn of potential hazards or changes in the road ahead.
What does a “slippery road” warning sign mean?
The road ahead may be slippery, especially in wet or icy conditions.
What do construction signs typically look like?
They are orange and indicate construction or maintenance zones.
What should you do at a railway crossing with a stop sign?
Stop, look for trains, and proceed only when it is safe.
What does a green traffic light mean?
Proceed through the intersection if it is safe, but always check for hazards.
What does a flashing yellow light indicate?
Proceed with caution and be prepared to yield to other traffic or pedestrians.
What do solid yellow lines on the road mean?
They separate traffic moving in opposite directions and indicate that passing is not permitted.
What do broken white lines indicate?
They separate traffic moving in the same direction, and lane changes are permitted when safe.
