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What does the sign indicating a left hand curve mean?
What does the sign indicating a left hand curve mean?
What does a 'No Entry' sign typically signify?
What does a 'No Entry' sign typically signify?
What does a sign marking 'Cycle Prohibited' indicate?
What does a sign marking 'Cycle Prohibited' indicate?
A 'One Way Prohibited' sign indicates what?
A 'One Way Prohibited' sign indicates what?
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What solution should you take if you are on a one-way street and missed your turn?
What solution should you take if you are on a one-way street and missed your turn?
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What does a 'Left Turn Prohibited' sign imply?
What does a 'Left Turn Prohibited' sign imply?
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When you see a 'Right Turn Prohibited' sign, what does it mean?
When you see a 'Right Turn Prohibited' sign, what does it mean?
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What does a 'Mandatory' sign typically indicate?
What does a 'Mandatory' sign typically indicate?
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What is indicated by a height limit sign?
What is indicated by a height limit sign?
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What does the sign indicating 'LEFT TURN PROHIBITED' imply?
What does the sign indicating 'LEFT TURN PROHIBITED' imply?
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What does a compulsory keep left sign mean?
What does a compulsory keep left sign mean?
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Which of the following interpretations is correct for 'NO SMOKING' sign?
Which of the following interpretations is correct for 'NO SMOKING' sign?
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What does a right-hand curve sign indicate to drivers?
What does a right-hand curve sign indicate to drivers?
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What does the 'SCHOOL ZONE' sign typically indicate?
What does the 'SCHOOL ZONE' sign typically indicate?
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What does the sign indicating 'CYCLE PROHIBITED' mean?
What does the sign indicating 'CYCLE PROHIBITED' mean?
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What should a driver do when they see a compulsory right turn sign?
What should a driver do when they see a compulsory right turn sign?
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What does a compulsory ahead sign imply for drivers?
What does a compulsory ahead sign imply for drivers?
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What does a 'HAIR PIN BEND LEFT' sign indicate?
What does a 'HAIR PIN BEND LEFT' sign indicate?
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What does the 'NO PARKING' sign symbolize?
What does the 'NO PARKING' sign symbolize?
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What does the compulsory turn sign signify?
What does the compulsory turn sign signify?
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What is indicated by a sign for 'NARROW ROAD AHEAD'?
What is indicated by a sign for 'NARROW ROAD AHEAD'?
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The 'LOAD LIMIT' sign is intended to indicate what?
The 'LOAD LIMIT' sign is intended to indicate what?
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What does the sign for 'STEEP DESCENT' signify?
What does the sign for 'STEEP DESCENT' signify?
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When encountering a left turn prohibited sign, what does it communicate?
When encountering a left turn prohibited sign, what does it communicate?
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Interpreting a 'HEIGHT LIMIT' sign means what for drivers?
Interpreting a 'HEIGHT LIMIT' sign means what for drivers?
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What does the 'SPEED LIMIT' sign signify?
What does the 'SPEED LIMIT' sign signify?
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What does a 'SLIPPERY ROAD' sign warn you against?
What does a 'SLIPPERY ROAD' sign warn you against?
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What is indicated by an axle load limit sign?
What is indicated by an axle load limit sign?
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If there is an 'AXLE LOAD LIMIT' sign, what should drivers understand?
If there is an 'AXLE LOAD LIMIT' sign, what should drivers understand?
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What does a 'LEFT HAIR PIN BEND' sign imply for drivers?
What does a 'LEFT HAIR PIN BEND' sign imply for drivers?
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What does the sign 'SCHOOL AHEAD' typically indicate?
What does the sign 'SCHOOL AHEAD' typically indicate?
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What is the meaning of 'PEDESTRIAN CROSSING' sign?
What is the meaning of 'PEDESTRIAN CROSSING' sign?
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What does the sign indicating 'NO THROUGH ROAD' mean?
What does the sign indicating 'NO THROUGH ROAD' mean?
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What is indicated by a 'FIRST AID POST' sign?
What is indicated by a 'FIRST AID POST' sign?
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What does a police officer signaling with their arm typically instruct oncoming traffic to do?
What does a police officer signaling with their arm typically instruct oncoming traffic to do?
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What does a sign indicating 'Falling Rocks' mean?
What does a sign indicating 'Falling Rocks' mean?
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What does the sign indicating 'Railway Crossing' signify?
What does the sign indicating 'Railway Crossing' signify?
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When you see a 'PARK THIS SIDE' sign, what should you do?
When you see a 'PARK THIS SIDE' sign, what should you do?
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What does the sign indicating 'Y-Intersection' mean?
What does the sign indicating 'Y-Intersection' mean?
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What does a sign indicating 'RESTING PLACE' signify?
What does a sign indicating 'RESTING PLACE' signify?
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What should you infer from a sign indicating 'Dangerous Dip'?
What should you infer from a sign indicating 'Dangerous Dip'?
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What does the sign 'Right Hand Curve' indicate to drivers?
What does the sign 'Right Hand Curve' indicate to drivers?
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What does the sign referring to 'Major Road Ahead' indicate?
What does the sign referring to 'Major Road Ahead' indicate?
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What does a sign that designates 'Round About' imply?
What does a sign that designates 'Round About' imply?
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The 'Cross Road' sign alerts drivers of what?
The 'Cross Road' sign alerts drivers of what?
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Study Notes
Traffic Signals and Signs
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Red traffic light: Stop. Must stop behind the white stop line. If it is safe to do so, you may turn left. If no other traffic has started to cross, you must slow to stop.
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Flashing yellow light: Slow down and proceed with caution.
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Flashing red light: Stop. Observe the surroundings and proceed with caution.
Road Signs
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Signs in a circle: Mandatory.
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Signs in a triangle: Cautionary.
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Signs in a rectangle: Informational.
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Stop sign: Stop.
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One-way sign: Indicates a one-way street.
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No parking sign: Prohibits parking.
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No stopping sign: Prohibits stopping.
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Give way sign: Slow down and yield to other vehicles if necessary.
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Left-hand curve: Indicates a left-hand turn.
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Right-hand curve: Indicates a right-hand turn.
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Warning signs: Generally informational indicating potential hazards. Often triangular.
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Length limit signs: Indicate maximum vehicle length.
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Speed limits: Indicate maximum permissible vehicle speed.
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Load limits: Indicate maximum permitted load on a vehicle.
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Height limits: Indicate maximum permitted vehicle height.
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Width limits: Indicate maximum permitted vehicle width.
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Axle load limits: Indicate maximum load per axle on a vehicle for a specified vehicle type.
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Vehicle prohibitions: Indicate what types of vehicles are prohibited from using the road or area in question.
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Pedestrian crossing: Indicates a pedestrian crossing point; pedestrians have right of way.
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School zone: Indicates a school zone. Typically, reduced speed limits and special care for children encouraged.
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Cycle track: indicates a bicycle path
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Cycle prohibition: Prohibits bicycles use of the road.
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No smoking area: Indicates a no-smoking area.
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Horns prohibited: Prohibits honking; reduced noise and disturbance.
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Narrow road ahead: Indicates ahead is a narrow road with restrictions for passing; driver should be cautious.
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Narrow bridge: Indicates ahead is a narrow bridge; adjust speed accordingly.
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Road widenings: Indicates a road widening ahead; adjust speed/drive accordingly.
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Narrow road ahead: Indicates a narrowing portion of the road ahead; exercise caution.
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Road-related symbols: Many signs have other symbols such as those for railway crossings, tunnels, curves, etc.
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Steep ascent/descent: Indicates a steep climb or descent.
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Slippery road: Indicates slippery road conditions; caution is indicated and slowing down is enforced.
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Dangerous curves: Indicates a dangerous curve.
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Gap in median: Indicates a gap in the road's median; be aware of other vehicles or pedestrians crossing.
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Staggered intersection: Indicates multiple roads intersecting at differing angles/points; Exercise caution.
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