Traffic Control

Question 1

Solid red light

Answer 1

• Vehicle must come to a complete stop (Stop before the intersection)
• You can turn right and left after coming to a complete stop unless there is a sign that prohibits you to do so

Question 2

Solid yellow light

Answer 2

• Warns that the light will change to red

- Vehicles approaching an intersection must bring their vehicles to a complete stop

Question 3

Solid green light

Answer 3

• Permitted to go through the intersection without stopping

- Be aware of the pedestrian signs because if it shows “DON’T WALK” get ready for the light to turn red

Question 4

Green arrow with green light

Answer 4

• You can proceed without yielding in the direction indicated by the arrow
• If you’re facing the green light you may also proceed going straight

Question 5

Green arrow with red light

Answer 5

• May enter the intersection and may proceed without stopping in the direction indicated by the arrow
• Drivers facing the red light must come to a complete stop before the intersection

Question 6

Flashing red light

Answer 6

• Stop before the cross walk

- You may only go if it’s safe AND after yielding right of way (treat it like a stop sign)

Question 7

Flashing yellow light

Answer 7

• Proceed with caution after yielding to pedestrians and other vehicles

Question 8

Flashing green light

Answer 8

• Permitted to go through, turn left, or turn right without stopping

Question 9

100 km/h is the maximum speed limit on ____

Answer 9

a provincial highway located outside

an urban area.

Question 10

80 km/h is the maximum speed limit on _____

Answer 10

a provincial highway located inside a corporate limit of a city.

Question 11

80 km/h is also the maximum speed limit on _____

Answer 11

a roadway that is located outside an urban area.

Question 12

50 km/h is the maximum speed limit on _____

Answer 12

a roadway that is located within an urban area, unless otherwise posted.

Question 13

What is a permissive sign?

Answer 13

Permission signs are a green circle on a white square. The action within the green circle is permitted

Question 14

What are prohibitive signs?

Answer 14

The symbol prohibiting an action is a red circle and diagonal red bar on a white square. The action within the red circle is not permitted.

Question 15

What are Designated lane signs

Answer 15

The message or symbol on these signs indicates the direction(s) a vehicle must travel in the lane.

Question 16

School zones are in effect from ______ on school days.

Answer 16

• 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
• 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Question 17

If a car is going in the same direction as you in a school zone what are you not allowed to do?

Answer 17

You are not permitted to pass or attempt to pass another vehicle travelling in the same direction within a school zone,when the zone is in effect.

Question 18

The speed limit for school zones is ____ for both ____ and _____ school zones.

Answer 18

• 30 km/h
• rural
• urban

Question 19

A school zone ends when a traffic sign indicates _____ and _____

Answer 19

• a higher maximum speed

- the end of the school zone

Question 20

When you see a school sign without a speed limit this is a sign to drivers that _____

Answer 20

Children may be walking or crossing the road and you must use caution when driving through the school area.

Question 21

Playground restrictions are in effect everyday from _____ to _____

Answer 21

• 8:30 a.m

- one hour after sunset

Question 22

The speed limit for a playground zone is ____ for both _____ and _____ playground zones.

Answer 22

• 30 km/h
• rural
• urban

Question 23

If a car is going in he same direction as you in a playground zone what are you not allowed to do?

Answer 23

You are not permitted to pass or attempt to pass another vehicle travelling in the same direction within a playground zone when the speed restriction is in effect.

Question 24

A playground zone ends when a traffic indicates ______ or _______

Answer 24

• a higher maximum speed

- the end of the playground zone

Question 25

What is a "tty" and what does it do?

Answer 25

-it is a teletypewriter -it assists people who are hearing or speech-impaired to use telephone networks.

Question 26

What do route markers do?

Answer 26

Route markers indicate numbers, names or other designations of roads.

Question 27

If a lane marking has solid yellow lines what does that mean?

Answer 27

-It indicates that passing is not permitted.

Question 28

If a lane marking has broken yellow lines what does it mean?

Answer 28

-indicates that passing is permitted. Be sure that the lane is clear and the pass can be completed safely

Question 29

If a lane has a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line together what does it mean?

Answer 29

-indicates that a pass is permitted for the driver who has the broken line on his or her side of the roadway. Passing is not permitted for the driver with the solid yellow line on their side of the roadway

Question 30

What does it mean if a lane marking has white lines?

Answer 30

-White lines mean that vehicles on each side of the white line are travelling in the same direction.

Question 31

If a lane marking has solid white lines what does it mean?

Answer 31

-indicates that lane changing is not permitted.

Question 32

If a lane marking has broken white lines what does it mean?

Answer 32

-indicate that lane changing is permitted.

Question 33

What are pavement markings?

Answer 33

-Markings on the roadway can provide lane identification separating opposing traffic, traffic movement in the same direction, traffic movement in the opposite direction, passing zones and no passing zones, lane use and designation, pedestrian crosswalks, stop lines, parking areas, word or symbol messages

Question 34

What are lane markings?

Answer 34

Lane markings can be yellow or white, single or double, solid or broken. These lines provide important information about direction of traffic flow, lane changing, lane restrictions and passing.

Question 35

What are solid line markings?

Answer 35

-Solid lines mean that crossing the solid line to pass or change lanes is not permitted.

Question 36

What are broken line markings?

Answer 36

Broken lines mean that crossing the broken line to pass or change lanes is permitted.

Question 37

What are yellow line markings?

Answer 37

Yellow lines mean that vehicles on each side of the yellow line must travel in opposite directions. A yellow line should always be on the driver’s left side.

Question 38

What are symbols?

Answer 38

Symbols may be used on the pavement to supplement standard signs or by themselves to warn drivers, or to regulate or guide traffic.

Question 39

What do arrows do?

Answer 39

-indicates the vehicle movements permitted in a lane.

Question 40

What are diamond markings?

Answer 40

-Diamond markings indicate that a lane is reserved for specific vehicles. There may also be signs that will indicate time or vehicle restrictions

Question 41

What do x markings do?

Answer 41

-X markings on rural highways indicate the approach to a railway crossing

Question 42

What are painted islands?

Answer 42

Painted islands indicate that this area is not to be used for travel by any road users. Motorists can cross painted islands for the purpose of entering or leaving a driveway, alleyway or private drive.

Question 43

What are crosswalks?

Answer 43

Crosswalk lines mark pedestrian crosswalks. Crosswalks also exist at intersections even when they are unmarked, unless a sign indicates no crossing.