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Traffic Control Flashcards

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What does the colour of a traffic control signal indicate?

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The color of the light determines which stream of traffic has the right of way.

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What are traffic control signals?

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Traffic control signals are lights that use the colors green, yellow and red to control the flow of traffic at intersections or where roadways merge.

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True or false …

A traffic control signal must be mounted in a horizontal position.

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False.

The traffic control signal may be vertical or horizontal.

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Describe the order of lights on a vertical traffic control signal.

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The order of lights for a vertical traffic control signal is:
red at the top,
yellow in the centre,
and green at the bottom.

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List the order of lights in a horizontal traffic control signal.

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The order of lights for a horizontal traffic control signal is:
red on the left,
yellow in the centre,
and green on the right.

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Where do you stop at a marked intersection when there is a solid red light?

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Drivers facing a traffic control signal displaying a solid red light must bring their vehicles to a complete stop before the stop line or crosswalk that is directly in front of the vehicle.

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Where does the car stop if there is no marked intersection?

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If there is no stop line or crosswalk, drivers must stop before the intersection.

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How long does the vehicle remain still at a solid red light?

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Vehicles must remain stopped at the red light until it turns green, unless safely turning right after stopping.

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What does a double solid red light mean?

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A solid double red light has the same meaning as a single red light.

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When are you allowed to turn right at a red light?

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Unless a sign prohibits the turn, a driver may turn right at a red light after stopping completely before the stop line or crosswalk, if the turn can be made safely after yielding to other traffic.

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When is a left turn permitted from a red light?

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Unless a sign prohibits the turn, the only left turn permitted at a red light is onto a one-way street from a one-way street. This turn is only permitted after the vehicle is brought to a complete stop before the stop line or crosswalk, and if the turn can be made safely after yielding to other traffic.

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What does a yellow light mean?

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When a green light changes to yellow, it warns that the light will change to red immediately and drivers must prepare to stop or clear the intersection.

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What does the driver do when there is a solid yellow light?

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Drivers approaching an intersection with a solid (not flashing) yellow traffic control light must bring their vehicles to a complete stop before the stop line or crosswalk, unless a point has been reached at the intersection where stopping cannot be done safely.

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Where does the driver stop if the light is solid yellow?

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If there is no stop line or crosswalk, vehicles must stop before the intersection if the light is solid yellow.

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What does the driver do if the light is solid yellow and the car is in the intersection?

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Drivers already in the intersection and facing a yellow light must safely clear the intersection.

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What does a solid green light allow?

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Drivers facing a solid green traffic control light are permitted to travel through the intersection without stopping.

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What can interrupt the flow of traffic from a solid green light?

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The driver may be required to yield to oncoming traffic when turning left or to pedestrians in the crosswalk when turning right or left.

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What should you anticipate when approaching a green light?

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When approaching a green light, anticipate that it will turn yellow. A
“stale” green light means the light has been green for a while and will turn yellow soon.

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Why would you pay attention to the pedestrian signals at an intersection?

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A good tip is to check the pedestrian walk light at the intersection. If it shows the WALK symbol, the light will stay green. If it shows the DON’T WALK symbol, be ready to stop.

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What happens where there is a solid green light and a flashing green arrow?

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Drivers facing a traffic control light with a green arrow and solid green traffic control light may enter the intersection and proceed without yielding in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Drivers facing the green light may also proceed in the other directions when it is safe and legal.

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What happens when there is a green arrow and a solid red light?

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Drivers facing a traffic control light with a green arrow and a red control light may enter the intersection and proceed without stopping only in the direction indicated by the arrow.

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What happens at a flashing red light?

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Drivers facing a flashing red traffic control light must stop before the stop line or crosswalk.

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Where does the driver stop if there is a flashing red light and there are no road markings?

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If there is no stop line or crosswalk, drivers must stop before the intersection. Drivers should proceed only when it is safe and after yielding the right- of way. The flashing red light is treated like a stop sign.

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What does it mean if there is four flashing red lights in an intersection?

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When the lights in all directions are flashing red the intersection becomes a 4-way stop.

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What does a flashing yellow light mean?

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Drivers facing a flashing yellow traffic control light may proceed with caution after yielding to pedestrians and other vehicles within the intersection.

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What does the driver do if there is a flashing green light?

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Drivers facing a flashing green traffic control light are permitted to go through, turn left or turn right without stopping.

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What does the opposing traffic see while you have a flashing green light?

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Opposing traffic will be facing a red light; however a driver must still yield to pedestrians or other vehicles lawfully
in the intersection.

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Why should the driver be interested in pedestrian signals?

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Drivers must understand pedestrian control lights so they can anticipate the actions of those sharing the road.

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What does a pedestrian walk signal allow?

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Pedestrians facing a traffic control signal where a word or symbol indicating “WALK” is displayed, may enter the crosswalk or roadway when it is safe, and proceed in that direction.

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What does a Don’t Walk signal mean?

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proceed in that direction.
A pedestrian facing a traffic signal where
a word or symbol indicates DON’T WALK must not enter the crosswalk or roadway.
Pedestrians who have begun crossing when the word or symbol appears may continue crossing and clear the crosswalk.
Some pedestrian signals include a countdown timer to show how much time remains before the light changes.

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What does the white sign mean with a picture of a person on it?

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Yellow lights on a sign with a symbol indicate that caution is required because of school zones or areas, playground zones or areas, school crossings, and pedestrian crossings.

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What happens when the yellow lights are flashing on a pedestrian sign?

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When the yellow lights are flashing, the driver must reduce speed to a maximum of 30 km/h and yield or stop for pedestrians.

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How do pedestrians behave at traffic control intersections?

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At intersections with traffic control signals, but without pedestrian WALK and DON’T WALK signals, pedestrians must obey the rules for the colour of light they are facing.
• Solid red light -
Do not enter the intersection.
• Solid yellow light -
Clear the intersection if already crossing,
or do not enter the intersection.
• Solid green light -
Proceed across the road within any marked or unmarked crosswalk.

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What should pedestrians remember to check?

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Pedestrians should check for vehicles before starting to cross.

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What are lane reversal signals?

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Lane reversal signals are used to control the direction of traffic on specific lanes of a roadway. 
A common use of this control is reversible lanes that change the flow of traffic during different times of the day. 
The signal(s) over one or more lanes change between a red X and a green arrow.
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What does a solid red X indicate as a lane reversal signal?

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When a red X is displayed over a driving lane, the driver does not enter or remain in that lane.
This signal indicates that the lane is being used by oncoming traffic. Move safely into a lane with a green arrow.

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What does the green arrow mean as a lane reversal signal?

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A driver facing the downward pointing green arrow is permitted to travel in that lane.

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What are the general purpose of the symbols and styles of traffic signs?

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The word or symbol on traffic regulation signs tell the driver what can or cannot be done at a specific location or time, and provide information.
The shape and colour will vary depending on the type of message.

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What actions are governed by traffic signs?

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Traffic regulation signs include those that show right-of-way and road access that is permitted or prohibited.
They also show control of speed, turns, direction of travel, passing, traffic lanes, parking and crosswalks.

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What does this sign mean?

Red circle and slash on white background with a Square shape

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The Action or activity within the circle is not permitted.

40
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What does this sign mean?

Green circle on white background
Square shape

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Action or activity within circle is permitted.

41
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What does this sign mean?

Regulatory message on white background
Rectangle shape

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Regulatory message such as speed limit.

42
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What does this sign mean?

Fluorescent yellow green background
Pentagon shape

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Indicates school zone/area or school crosswalk.

43
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What does this sign mean?

White message on black background
Square shape

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Indicates lane control.

44
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What does this sign mean?

Information or picture on orange background
Diamond shape

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Provides construction area information.

45
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What does this sign mean?

White message on green background
Rectangle shape

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Provides information such as distance to destination.

46
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What do these signs mean?
White message on brown background
Square shape
And
White message on blue background
Square shape

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Indicates place for fuel, food, lodging or assistance.

47
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What does this sign mean?

Black lettering on yellow background
Diamond shape

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Indicates caution or warning of hazard displayed on sign.

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What does this sign mean?

STOP:

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Come to a complete stop and do not proceed until safe.

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What does this sign mean?

YIELD:

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Yield the right of way to traffic not facing the sign and to all pedestrians waiting to cross and within the crosswalk or intersection.

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What does this sign mean?

WRONG WAY:

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Indicates traffic is moving in an oncoming direction.

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Describe the DO NOT ENTER sign.

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A red circle with a white line in the Center.

The sign is square in shape.

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What does the RAILWAY CROSSING sign look like?

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A square sign with a hollow red X in the center.

53
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What do the “one way signs” mean?

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PROCEED IN DIRECTION OF ARROW ONLY

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What do speed limit signs indicate?

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Speed limits do not indicate the maximum speed drivers should travel.
They are the maximum speed permitted when conditions are ideal. Any speed that is unsafe for the current conditions is illegal.

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Where is the speed limit 100 km/hr in use?

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100 km/h is the maximum speed limit on a provincial highway located outside an urban area.

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Where is the speed limit 80 km/hr?

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80 km/h is the maximum speed
limit on a provincial highway located inside a corporate limit of a city.
• 80 km/h is the maximum speed limit on a roadway that is located outside an urban area.

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Where is the speed limit of 50 km/hr?

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50 km/h is the maximum speed limit on a roadway that is located within an urban area.

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