Chapter 4-1: Traffic signs and lights

The “Traffic Signs and Lights” chapter is a crucial part of the Ontario bus driver practice test. This section helps future drivers recognize and understand the meanings of various road signs and traffic signals.

Ontario Bus Driver - Chapter 4-1: Traffic signs and lights

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What is the purpose of Emergency Detour Route (EDR) signs?

To show school bus-only lanes

To mark permanent scenic routes

To indicate locations of emergency services

To guide motorists along alternative routes during unscheduled highway closures

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What is the background colour of a yield sign?

Yellow with black symbols

Green with white letters

Red with white letters

White with a red border

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What does a yield sign mean?

You have the right-of-way over all other traffic

You must come to a complete stop every time

You must let traffic in or close to the intersection go first and stop if necessary

You may proceed without slowing down

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What is the main purpose of regulatory signs?

To show distances only

To indicate tourist attractions

To give directions that must be obeyed

To warn of temporary road conditions

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What shape is a railway crossing sign?

Circular

X-shaped

Triangle

Square

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If there is no stop line but there is a crosswalk at a stop sign, where must you stop?

At the edge of the sidewalk

Anywhere before the sign

At the edge of the intersection

At the crosswalk

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What should you do when you see a slow-moving vehicle sign ahead?

Immediately pass the vehicle without slowing

Assume the vehicle will speed up to match traffic

Sound your horn and flash your lights

Watch for slow-moving vehicles and reduce your speed as necessary

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What colour are most information and direction signs?

Green background with white letters

Yellow background with black letters

Orange background with black letters

Red background with white letters

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Why is it important to recognize an LCV on the highway?

To understand that it must be followed closely

To identify that it is banned from passing other vehicles

To know that it will always yield to smaller cars

To anticipate its extended length and limited speed when preparing to pass

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What does the slow-moving vehicle sign indicate?

The vehicle is carrying hazardous materials

The vehicle must travel at highway speeds only

The vehicle is not allowed on public roads

The vehicle will be travelling at 40 km/h or less

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What shape is a yield sign?

Octagon

Circle

Diamond

Triangle

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What does a stop sign require a driver to do?

Slow down and proceed without stopping

Come to a complete stop and proceed only when the way is clear

Stop only if other vehicles are present

Stop only for pedestrians

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What is the usual shape and colour pattern of temporary condition signs?

Diamond-shaped with an orange background and black letters or symbols

Octagonal with a red background and white letters

Circular with a red border

Rectangular with a green background and white letters

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What does a green circle on a regulatory sign mean?

You may or must do the activity shown inside the ring

The speed limit is being reduced

The activity shown is prohibited

The road is closed ahead

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What does a red circle with a line through it mean?

The speed limit ends

You are entering a school zone

You must do the activity shown

The activity shown is not allowed

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What shape and colours are used for the slow-moving vehicle sign?

Green circle with a white symbol

White square with a red circle

Yellow diamond with black letters

Orange triangle with a red border

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What does the Long Commercial Vehicle (LCV) placard indicate?

A double trailer that can be up to 40 metres in length

A vehicle allowed only in city traffic

A vehicle carrying hazardous materials

A vehicle restricted to speeds above 100 km/h

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If there is no stop line, crosswalk, or sidewalk at a stop sign, where must you stop?

Before entering the lane for oncoming traffic

At the edge of the intersection

At the stop sign pole

Anywhere you choose

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What is the purpose of emergency response numbers on some information signs?

To show the speed limit

To indicate tourist attractions

To help emergency vehicles and drivers determine an appropriate route

To warn of temporary road closures

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What is the main purpose of information and direction signs?

To warn of sharp curves ahead

To tell you about distances and destinations

To indicate school zones

To show where passing is prohibited

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What colour is the background of a school zone sign?

Fluorescent yellow/green

Solid yellow

Orange

White

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What shape is a stop sign?

Circle

Diamond

Triangle

Eight-sided (octagon)

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What shape is a school zone sign?

Circle

Five-sided

Triangle

Eight-sided

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When are EDR signs typically used?

During scheduled daily rush hour periods only

Only when local roads are under construction

During unscheduled closures of a provincial highway when traffic is detoured off the highway

Only during winter weather advisories

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Where must you stop at a stop sign if a stop line is marked on the pavement?

At the stop line

At the crosswalk

At the edge of the sidewalk

At the edge of the intersection

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Which vehicles must display a slow-moving vehicle sign on roads?

Only school buses

Only emergency vehicles

Farm tractors, farm implements/machinery, and other vehicles not capable of sustaining speeds over 40 km/h

All passenger cars driving in cities

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What does a railway crossing sign warn you of?

Railway tracks crossing the road; slow down, look both ways, and be prepared to stop

Railroad workers on the road only at night

A nearby train station for passenger pickup

A road that dead-ends at railway property

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What does a school zone sign warn you about?

A pedestrian-only street with no vehicle access

A hospital area where noise must be minimized

A playground is ahead, with no need to slow down

You are coming to a school zone, so slow down and watch for children

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What is the background colour of a stop sign?

Orange with black letters

Yellow with black letters

White with red letters

Red with white letters

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What is the main purpose of temporary condition signs?

To warn of unusual temporary conditions like road work, detours, or lane closures

To provide directions to tourist attractions

To mark school zones only

To show permanent speed limits

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Mastery of these rules is essential for safe driving and for passing the official test. The chapter covers regulatory, warning, and information signs, ensuring drivers respond appropriately in different situations. It also explains the function of traffic lights and the importance of obeying each signal to maintain road safety. Thoroughly practicing this chapter prepares candidates to quickly identify signs and make informed driving decisions, ultimately contributing to a safer transportation environment for all road users in Ontario.