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Traffic Control Flashcards

1
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What is the order of lights on a traffic control signal both vertically and horizontal?

A

Red, yellow and then green.

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When can you go at a red light?

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After stopping and it is safe to turn RIGHT, there is no sign prohibiting a right turn, and after yielding to any other traffic/pedestrians.

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What does a solid double red light mean?

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The same thing as a single red light.

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4
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When is a left turn at a red light allowed?

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When there is no sign prohibiting it AND if it to turn onto a one-way street from a one-way street.

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5
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When you can go through an intersection on a yellow light?

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Only when the yellow light appears at a point where stopping cannot be done safely.

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6
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When can you NOT travel through an intersection during a green light without stopping?

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When required to yield to oncoming traffic when turning LEFT, or to pedestrians in the crosswalk when turning right or left.

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7
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What is a stale green light, and how to identify it?

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When the light has been green and will turn yellow soon; check the pedestrian light!

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8
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What does a green arrow with a GREEN light mean?

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You may enter the intersection and proceed without yielding in the direction indicated by the arrow, or proceed in other directions when it is safe and legal to do so.

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When does a green arrow with a RED light mean?

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You may enter the intersection and proceed without yielding ONLY if going in the direction indicated by the arrow.

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What does a flashing red light mean?

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The light is acting like a stop sign rather than a solid red light.

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What does a flashing yellow light mean?

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Proceed with caution after yielding to pedestrians and other vehicles within the intersection.

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12
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What does a flashing green light mean?

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Similar to a solid green light, however you have the right of way as long as it is safe to do so.

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13
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At a pedestrian crosswalk with yellow lights, what is the maximum speed you can go when the lights are flashing?

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30 km/hr.

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14
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When does a solid red X mean?

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Do not enter or remain in that lane! The lane is intended for oncoming traffic.

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What does a downward pointing green arrow mean?

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Permitted to travel in that lane!

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16
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Red circle and slash on white background.

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Actions or activity within the circle is not permitted!

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17
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Green circle on white background.

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Action or activity within circle is permitted.

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18
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White rectangles usually have what on them?

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A regulatory message such as speed limit.

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19
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Fluorescent yellow green background and a pentagon shape means?

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Indicates school zone/area.

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20
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White message on a black square indicates?

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Indicates lane control (i.e., arrows/directions to show if the lane is intended for turning/going straight).

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21
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Orange background on a diamond shape will provide what information?

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Provided construction area information.

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22
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Green rectangle signs are for?

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Information such as distance or direction to destination.

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23
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White message on a blue square shape means?

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Indicates places for things such as fuel, food or lodging.

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24
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Information or pictures on a green square sign means?

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Indicates transportation services such as airports, ferries, etc.

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25
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Yellow on a diamond shape means?

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Indicates caution or warning of hazard displayed on sign.

26
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Red triangle with white triangle in middle.

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Yield sign.

27
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Red circle with white horizontal line.

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Do not enter.

28
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White X with red outline.

A

Railway crossing.

29
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What do speed limit signs mean?

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They are the maximum speed permitted when conditions are IDEAL.

30
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Unless otherwise posted, what is a the max. speed limit on a provincial highway located outside an urban area?

A

100 km/hr.

31
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Unless otherwise posted, what is a the max. speed limit on a provincial highway located inside a corporate limit of a city?

A

80 km/hr.

32
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Unless otherwise posted, what is a the max. speed limit on a roadway that is located outside an urban area?

A

80 km/hr.

33
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How do you identify a provincial highway?

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Either by a single-digit, two-digit, or three-digit highway route marker.

34
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How do you identify a local road?

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There are generally no route markers for roads but can be identified by a name.

35
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Unless otherwise posted, what is a the max. speed limit on a roadway that is located within an urban area?

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50 km/hr.

36
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Green circle on white background with black diamond in the middle.

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Dangerous goods are permitted.

37
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Red circle and slash on white background with two cars.

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Do not pass.

38
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What time are school zones in effect?

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On school days only between 8 AM - 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, and 3 PM - 4:30 PM.

39
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True or false: You are not permitted to pass a vehicle or attempt to pass a vehicle travelling in the same direction when in a school zone that is in effect.

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True.

40
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What two signs indicate the end of a school/playground zone?

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A higher maximum speed limit sign or the “End School (or PLAYGROUND) Zone” sign.

41
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When are playground zones in effect?

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Everyday from 8:30 AM to one hour after sunset.

42
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What does a TTY sign mean?

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Indicates a pay phone with teletypewriter to assist people with hearing or speech-impairments to use telephone networks.

43
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Checkered yellow diamond.

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Dead end.

44
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Three arrows pointing in a circle on yellow diamond.

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Roundabout.

45
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Yellow rectangle with black diagonal lines going upwards right.

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Hazard marker object on right.

46
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Yellow rectangle with black diagonal lines going upwards left.

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Hazard marker object on right.

47
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Singular chevron on yellow rectangle.

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Sharp bend in the road.

48
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Bike and car on yellow diamond.

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Shared-use.

49
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Bike above car on yellow diamond.

A

Single line.

50
Q

Red triangle with orange middle.

A

Slow moving vehicle

51
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What is a slow moving vehicle.

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A vehicle that travels less than 40 km/hr.

52
Q

Strip with red and white lines and a D.

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Indicates an oversized load is being transported; use caution when passing this vehicle.

53
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Solid line markings.

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Crossing the solid line to pass or change lanes is not permitted.

54
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Broken line markings.

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Crossing the broken line to pass or change lanes is permitted.

55
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Yellow line markings.

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Vehicles on each side of the yellow line must travel in opposite directions; should always be on the driver’s left side.

56
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White line markings.

A

Vehicles on each side of the white line are travelling the same direction.

57
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Diamond markings.

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Lane is reserved for specific vehicles (i.e., bikes, buses, etc.)

58
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When is entering a bike lane permitted?

A

When a vehicle needs to cross it to turn or enter/exit a parking spot.

59
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Difference between bike with diamond and a bike capped with two arrows markings.

A

Diamond = Lane is reserved for cyclists only.
Arrows = Except cyclists in the same travel lane.

60
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X marking on the ground of a rural highway.

A

Indicates the approach to a railway crossing.

61
Q

When can you cross, stop or park on a painted island?

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For the purpose of entering or leaving a driveway, alleyway, or private drive. Stopping or parking is not permitted on a painted island!!!

62
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X in a box marking.

A

“No stopping zone”; usually where large vehicles need extra room to turn; prevents interference with other vehicles that are turning from one roadway to another.

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