3 signs, signals and road markings - In this chapter - Signs - Signals - Road markings

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This chapter is a practical reference for understanding the most common signs, signals, and road markings that organize traffic and support safe driving. It explains how to read signs by shape, colour, and printed messages, then summarizes regulatory, school zone, lane use, turn control, parking, reserved lane, warning, and railway-related signs. It also covers lane control signals, traffic lights, and the meaning of yellow, white, and reserved-lane pavement markings.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages12

Reading Time30 min

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Signs

Regulatory signs

School, playground and crosswalk signs

Lane use signs

Turn control signs

Parking signs

Reserved lane signs

Warning signs

Signals

Lane control signals

Traffic lights

Road markings

Yellow lines

White lines

Reserved lane markings

Other markings

3 signs, signals and road markings in this chapter • Signs – regulatory signs – school, playground and crosswalk signs – lane use signs – turn control signs – parking signs – reserved lane signs – warning signs – object markers – construction signs – information and destination signs – railway signs • Signals – lane control signals – traffic lights • Road markings – yellow lines – white lines – reserved lane markings – other markings In chapter 2, you and your vehicle, you learned about some of the controls in your vehicle. This chapter is a handy reference section that gives examples of the most common signs, signals and road markings that keep traffic organized and flowing smoothly. Signs There are three ways to read signs: by their shape, colour and the messages printed on them. Understanding these three ways of classifying signs will help you figure out the meaning of signs that are new to you. Yield the right-of-way Shows driving regulations Tells about motorist services Explains lane use Shows a permitted action School zone signs are fluorescent yellow-green Shows an action that is not permitted Warns of hazards ahead Warns of construction zones Railway crossing Regulatory signs These signs tell you about driving laws and regulations. It is an offence under the B.C. Motor Vehicle Act to disregard them. Drivers who do not follow the instructions on these signs may receive penalties. Stop completely—continue only when safe Give the right-of-way to other vehicles and crossing pedestrians The maximum legal speed when the road is bare and dry and visibility is good. Indicates a lower speed limit ahead Stay off this road during major disasters—road maybe used only by emergency vehicles Passing lane ahead Do not go this way—usually mounted on exit ramps Oneway—gives direction of traffic on cross street Slow vehicles to use pullouts for the next stated distance Slow vehicle pullout stated meters ahead Slow vehicle pullout Slow traffic delaying 5 vehicles must use pullout Slow traffic delaying vehicles use pullouts School, playground and crosswalk signs These signs tell you the rules to follow in areas where you need to be extra cautious. Pedestrian activated crosswalk—prepare to stop if the light is flashing Pedestrian crosswalk—yield to people crossing School crosswalk—yield to pedestrians—if thereis a crossing guard, follow directions School zone—reduce speed when children are present Playground nearby—be prepared to slow down Playground zone— 30 km/h limit is in effect every day from dawn to dusk School zone— 50 km/h limit is in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on schooldays when children are on the roadway or shoulder School zone—if the tab underneath only indicates the speed limit, that limit is in effect [from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m](from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m). on school days School zone—the tab underneath indicates the speed limit and the hours that it is in effect (in this case, the 30 km/h limit is in effect from [8 a.m. to 5 p.m](8 a.m. to 5 p.m). on school days) Lane use signs Signs showing which lanes may be used to turn or go straight are mounted above the lane or atthe side of the lane before the intersection. If you are in a designated lane, you must follow the direction indicated by the arrows. You may not move into or out of a designated lane while you are in an intersection. Turn left only Go through or turn right Continue straight only Vehicles from both directions must turn left, no through traffic allowed Go through or turn left Vehicles in both these lanes must turn left 31 Turn control signs Turn control signs are mounted directly above the intersection. You must follow the direction of the arrow. No right turns during posted times Parking signs Parking signs let you know where and when you are allowed to park. You may receive fines or your vehicle may be towed (or both) i

FAQs

What are the three ways to read traffic signs?

Traffic signs can be read by their shape, colour, and the messages printed on them. Understanding these classification methods helps determine the meaning of unfamiliar signs.

What must drivers follow when signs or pavement indicate lane use and reserved lanes?

Drivers must follow the directions shown by arrows for designated lanes, and they may not move into or out of a designated lane while in an intersection. Reserved lane markings and signs also restrict lane use to specific vehicles.

What do regulatory and warning signs generally indicate?

Regulatory signs explain driving laws and permitted or prohibited actions, and ignoring them can lead to penalties. Warning signs, typically yellow and diamond-shaped, alert drivers to possible hazards ahead.

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