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Road Signs & Signals

What must you do at a red, eight-sided (octagonal) STOP sign?

  • a.Come to a complete stop, then proceed when it is safe
  • b.Slow down and roll through without stopping
  • c.Stop only if another vehicle is present
  • d.Sound your horn and continue

A STOP sign requires a full stop behind the line, then you may go when it is safe. (ICBC Learn to Drive Smart, signs and signals)

Road Signs & Signals

A yellow, diamond-shaped sign with a black symbol usually tells you:

  • a.A destination or distance
  • b.A parking regulation
  • c.A warning of a hazard or change in road conditions ahead
  • d.That the road is closed

Diamond-shaped yellow signs are warning signs that alert you to hazards or changing conditions ahead. (Learn to Drive Smart)

Road Signs & Signals

In British Columbia, a flashing green traffic light at an intersection means:

  • a.The intersection is controlled by a pedestrian push-button crosswalk
  • b.You have less green time than normal, so speed up
  • c.You must stop completely before entering
  • d.Oncoming traffic has a red light, so you may turn left freely

In B.C. a flashing green light marks a pedestrian-controlled intersection; treat it as a normal green and watch for pedestrians. (Learn to Drive Smart, traffic lights)

Road Signs & Signals

A double solid yellow line down the centre of the road means:

  • a.You may pass whenever the way is clear
  • b.It marks the edge of the road
  • c.Traffic flows the same direction on both sides
  • d.You must not cross or pass over it, except to turn into a road or driveway

Double solid yellow lines separate opposing traffic and prohibit passing; you may only cross to turn. (Learn to Drive Smart, pavement markings)

Road Signs & Signals

What does a flashing red traffic light require you to do?

  • a.Speed up to clear the intersection
  • b.Proceed with caution without stopping
  • c.Come to a complete stop, then proceed when it is safe
  • d.Ignore it because the light is broken

A flashing red light is treated the same as a STOP sign: stop fully, then go when safe. (Learn to Drive Smart)

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