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11 signs, signals and road markings

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
• Signs
– regulatory signs There are three ways to read signs: by their shape, colour and the messages
– school, playground printed on them. Understanding these three ways of classifying signs will help
and crosswalk signs you figure out the meaning of signs that are new to you.
– lane use signs
– turn control signs
– parking signs
– reserved lane signs
– warning signs
– object markers
– construction signs Stop Yield the right-of-way
– information and Shows driving
destination signs regulations
– railway signs
• Signals
– lane control signals
– traffic lights
• Road markings
– yellow lines Explains lane use School zone signs Tells about motorist
– white lines are fluorescent services
yellow-green
– reserved lane
markings
– other markings

Shows a permitted Shows an action that Warns of hazards
action is not permitted ahead

Shows distance and
Warns of Railway crossing direction
construction zones

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