Class 7 Alberta Road Signs 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a blue sign with a white 'H' symbol indicate on Alberta roads?
- A helicopter landing zone
- A hospital nearby (Correct answer)
- A highway rest area
- A hotel accommodation zone
Correct answer: A hospital nearby
Blue signs with a white 'H' are service signs indicating a hospital is nearby. These help drivers locate medical facilities in case of an emergency.
Question 2: What does a sign showing a black arrow curving to the right on a yellow diamond background mean?
- Right turn only ahead
- Curve to the right ahead (Correct answer)
- Merge with traffic from the right
- Right lane ends
Correct answer: Curve to the right ahead
A curved arrow on a yellow diamond warning sign indicates a curve in the road ahead. Drivers should reduce speed and prepare to navigate the curve safely.
Question 3: What does a round sign with a red circle and a red diagonal line through a symbol mean?
- The depicted action is recommended
- The depicted action is mandatory
- The depicted action is prohibited (Correct answer)
- The depicted action requires a permit
Correct answer: The depicted action is prohibited
A red circle with a diagonal red line through a symbol is a prohibition sign. Whatever action or movement is depicted inside the circle is not allowed at that location.
Question 4: What does a pennant-shaped (triangular) sign on the left side of the road indicate?
- School zone ahead
- No passing zone (Correct answer)
- Construction area begins
- Pedestrian crossing ahead
Correct answer: No passing zone
The pennant-shaped sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone. It is placed on the left side of the road to remind drivers they must not pass other vehicles in that area.
Question 5: What does a fluorescent yellow-green diamond sign with a pedestrian symbol indicate?
- Pedestrian crossing ahead (Correct answer)
- School zone ahead
- Playground zone ahead
- Hiking trail nearby
Correct answer: Pedestrian crossing ahead
Fluorescent yellow-green signs are used for pedestrian and school-related warnings in Alberta. A pedestrian symbol on this background warns drivers of a pedestrian crossing ahead.
Question 6: What does an orange diamond-shaped sign indicate in Alberta?
- A permanent warning about road hazards
- A temporary construction or maintenance zone (Correct answer)
- A scenic route marker
- A wildlife crossing area
Correct answer: A temporary construction or maintenance zone
Orange diamond-shaped signs are used for temporary conditions, typically construction or road maintenance zones. Drivers must watch for workers, equipment, and changed road conditions.
Class 7 Alberta Road Signs 2
What does a blue sign with a white 'H' symbol indicate on Alberta roads?