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What does the Danger sign indicate?
What does the Danger sign indicate?
What does the Oncoming Traffic sign indicate?
What does the Oncoming Traffic sign indicate?
What does the Distance to Guarded Railroad Crossing sign indicate?
What does the Distance to Guarded Railroad Crossing sign indicate?
What do the diagonal red stripes on the Distance to Guarded Railroad Crossing sign represent?
What do the diagonal red stripes on the Distance to Guarded Railroad Crossing sign represent?
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What does the Priority Road Ahead sign indicate?
What does the Priority Road Ahead sign indicate?
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What is prohibited on One-Way Streets?
What is prohibited on One-Way Streets?
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What does the Mandatory Direction of Travel sign indicate?
What does the Mandatory Direction of Travel sign indicate?
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What does the Bus and Streetcar Stop sign indicate?
What does the Bus and Streetcar Stop sign indicate?
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What do Separated Bicycle and Pedestrian Paths indicate?
What do Separated Bicycle and Pedestrian Paths indicate?
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What does the Maximum Width Allowed sign indicate?
What does the Maximum Width Allowed sign indicate?
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What is indicated by the Maximum Length Allowed sign?
What is indicated by the Maximum Length Allowed sign?
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What does the Snow Chains Mandatory sign indicate?
What does the Snow Chains Mandatory sign indicate?
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Study Notes
Road Safety Signs Overview
- Danger Sign: Alerts drivers of hazardous areas like construction sites.
- Streetcar Caution: Indicates streets with streetcar tracks, requiring extra vigilance.
Traffic Management Signs
- Oncoming Traffic: Warns where oncoming traffic may occur unexpectedly, particularly at construction zones and end of one-way streets.
- Guarded Railroad Crossing: Marked 240 meters before a crossing, represented by diagonal red stripes, with each stripe indicating 80 meters.
- Unguarded Railroad Crossing: Similar to the guarded sign but indicates crossings without barriers, also marked 240 meters ahead.
Railroad Crossing Indicators
- Railroad Crossing Sign (St. Andrew's Cross): Mandatory stop sign at crossings, illuminated red light signals an approaching train.
- Distance to Railroad Crossings: Indicates the distance with specific signs (160 meters with two stripes, 80 meters with one stripe) before the railroad.
Right-of-Way and Directional Signs
- Priority Road Ahead: Signals that traffic on the indicated road has the right-of-way; all other traffic must yield.
- One-Way Street: Limits traffic to designated direction, prohibits reversing and U-turns.
Mandatory Travel Signs
- Mandatory Direction of Travel: Directs traffic on how to navigate barriers or islands.
- Bus and Streetcar Stop: Designates official stopping areas for public transport; no parking within 15 meters.
Shared Path and Lane Regulations
- Jointly Used Paths: Designates paths for pedestrians and bicyclists without separation lines.
- Separated Paths: Indicates designated areas for bikes and pedestrians, emphasizing the need for speed restrictions.
Vehicle Restrictions
- Bus Lane: Indicates roads exclusively for bus transit.
- Road Closed / Entry Prohibited: Bars vehicles from entry; specific exemptions may apply for residents or businesses.
- Maximum Weight Allowed: Limits trucks over a specified weight (3.5 tons) from certain areas.
- Axle Weight Prohibition: Restricts vehicles with excessive axle weight, typically before dirt or soft-surface roads.
- Maximum Size Restrictions: Includes width, height, and length limitations for vehicles at narrow points and low-clearance structures.
Seasonal and Special Regulations
- Entry Prohibited at One-Way Ends: Prevents incorrect entry from opposite direction at the end of one-way streets.
- Snow Chains Mandatory: Signals that snow chains are required, typically correlating with a speed limit of 50 km/h when used.
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Test your knowledge on essential road safety and traffic management signs. This quiz covers various warning signs, including those for railroad crossings and streetcar precautions. Understand how these signs help ensure a safer driving experience.
