CHAPTER 3 - TRAFFIC SIGNS Flashcards
Name? What this traffic sign means?
STOP sign. It means you must come to a complete stop.
Name? What this traffic sign means?
A SCHOOL ZONE sign. Slow down, drive with extra caution and watch for children.
Name? What this traffic sign means?
A YIELD sign (preferencial). It means you must let traffic in the intersection or close to it go first.
Name? What this traffic sign means?
A RAILWAY CROSSING sign. It warns that railway tracks cross the road. Slown down and look both ways for trains.
What are the 4 types of traffic signs?
Regulatory signs - usually rectangular/square with white/black bg and white/colored letters. A sign with green circle means you may/must do the activity in the sign. A red circle means the activitiy shown is not allowed.
Warning signs - warn of dangerous or unusual conditions ahead (e.g. curve, turn, dip). Usually diamonnd-shaped and have yellow bg with black letters.
Temporary condition signs - warn of unusual temporary conditions (e.g. work zones, detours, lane closures). Usually diamond-shaped with orange bg and black letters.
Information and direction signs - inform about distances and destinations. Usually rectangular with green bg with white letters.
Narrow bridge ahead
road branching ahead
road intersection ahead
roundabout ahead. arrow shows direction of vehicle traffic
intersection ahead. drivers on the sideroad at the intersection don’t have a clear view of the traffic
pavement narrows ahead
slight bend ahead
speed limit. if posted under a curve warning, means max speed for the curve.
sharp bend/turn ahead
chevron (arrowhead) to guide drivers around sharp curves
winding road ahead
bridge ahead to let boat pass
paved surface ends ahead
bicycle crossing ahead
stop sign ahead
share the road with oncoming traffic
share the road with other vehicles and cyclists
pavement is slippery when wet
there’s a hazard close to the edge of the road. the downward lines show the side on which you may safely pass
divided highway begins
right lane ends ahead. merge with traffic in the left lane
traffic lights ahead
steep hill ahead
2 roads merging
snowmobile cross this road
divided highway end
underpass ahead
bump or uneven pavement ahead
railway crossing ahead
shar turn or bend ahead. checker-board border warns of danger
deer cross this road
truck entrance on the right side
max safe speed ON RAMP
watch for pedestrians
watch for fallen rocks
there may be water flowing over the road
ucoming hidden school bus stop
upcoming bus entrance on the right
there’s a school crossing. watch for children and follow the directions of the crossing guard
upcoming fire truck entrance on the right
construction work 1 km ahead
road work ahead
survey crew working ahead
traffic control person ahead
entering a construction zone. drive with extra caution
temporary detour from normal traffic route
temporary detour from normal traffic route. flashing lights show the direction to follow
pavement has been milled or grooved (passou concreto recentemente e ainda nao ta even)
lane ahead is closed for roadwork. merge with traffic in the open lane
closed lane. merge with lane indicated by arrow
do not pass the vehicle bearing this sign
reduce speed and be prepared to stop
follow detour marker until you return to regular route
shows direction to nearby towns and cities
shows distances in km to towns and cities
along with ground-mounted signs, it helps drivers choose the correct lane to exit or stay on the freeway
signs used to show the correct lane to exit or stay on the freeway.
the arrows matching the exit lanes are shown in a yellow box under the word “exit”
freeway interchange or exits have numbers (204) that correspond to the ditance from the beginning of the freeway.
the term “via” describes the roads that must be followed to reach a destination
roundabout and where it will take you
signs change according to traffic conditions to give drivers current info on delays and lane closures ahead
off-road facilities (hospitals, airports, universities etc)
route to passenger railway station
route to airport
facilities that are accessible by wheelchair
vehicle with oversize load
“slow-moving” vehicle ( <= 40 km/h)
EDR sign (emergency detour route) used during unscheduled closure of a provincial highway.
long commercial vehicle
emergency response signs. they include numbering to assist emergency vehicles/drivers in determining the appropriate route.
bilingual signs
this road is an official bicycle road - be prepared to share the road with them.
you mark park in the rea btw signs during the times posted
snowmobiles canuse this road
do not ENTER this road
do not STOP in the area btw the signs
do not STAND in the area btw signs–only load/unloading passengers
do not PARK btw signs–only load/unload passengers or merchandise
do not turn left in the intersection
do not drive through the intersection
do not turn to go in the opposite direction (u-turn)
do not turn right when facing a red light
do not turn left in the times shown
this parking space is only valid for vehiles displaying a valid Accessible Parking Permit
bicycles not allowed on this road
no pedestrian allowed in this road
keep to the right in the traffic island
speed limit changes ahead
do not pass in this road
slow traffic on multi-lane roads must keep right
speed limit in this zone is lower when the yellow lights are flashing (school hours)
signs above the road / pavement to indicate the direction they must travel
traffic must travel in one direction only
this is a pedestrian crossover–be prepared to stop
the lane is only for 2-way left turns
curb area researved for only vehicles displaying valid Accessible Person Parking that are picking/dropping off passengers with disabilities
lanes are only for specific types of vehicles, either all the time or during certain hours
keep to the right lane, except when passing on 2-lane sections
high occupancy vehicles (HOV) - only vehicles such as buses, or passenger vehicles carrying a specified minimum number of passengers may use this name
vehicles cannot change lanes into or out of a high-occupancy vehicle lane in this area
