British Columbia road signs test: free practice

Stop

Come to a full stop at the line or crosswalk, then go only when it is safe.

Yield right-of-way

Slow down or stop and let traffic on the crossing road go first.

Maximum speed

The highest speed allowed on this road.

Do not enter

You may not enter this road from this direction.

One way

Traffic moves only in the direction of the arrow.

No left turn

Left turns are not allowed here.

No right turn

Right turns are not allowed here.

No U-turn

Turning around to go back the other way is not allowed here.

No right turn on red

You may not turn right while facing a red light; wait for green.

Keep right

Keep to the right of the median or traffic island.

No stopping

You may not stop your vehicle at all between the signs, even for a moment, during the posted times.

No standing

You may stop between the signs only while picking up or dropping off passengers.

No parking

You may not park between the signs, though you may stop briefly to load or unload passengers or goods.

High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane

This lane is reserved for vehicles carrying at least the number of people shown.

Left turn only lane

Vehicles in this lane must turn left.

Two-way left-turn lane

The centre lane is shared by drivers from both directions for making left turns only.

Community safety zone

Traffic fines are increased here because the area needs extra care, often near schools or parks.

Pedestrian crossover

Marks a pedestrian crossover; be ready to stop and let pedestrians cross, waiting until they are completely across the road.

Railway crossing

Marks the crossing itself; slow down, look both ways and stop if a train is coming.

School zone

You are near a school; slow down and watch for children.

Curve ahead

The road curves right ahead; slow down before the bend.

Winding road

A series of curves lies ahead; drive slowly and carefully.

Intersection ahead

Another road crosses ahead; watch for traffic from both sides.

Side road ahead

A road joins from the right ahead; watch for vehicles entering.

Merging traffic

Traffic will be joining your lane from the side ahead; adjust speed to let it merge.

Right lane ends

The right lane ends ahead; drivers in it must move left when safe.

Divided highway begins

A median will separate the two directions ahead; keep right.

Two-way traffic ahead

The one-way road ends ahead and oncoming traffic shares the road.

Traffic lights ahead

Traffic signals are ahead; be ready to stop.

Stop sign ahead

A stop sign is ahead; slow down and prepare to stop.

Pedestrian crossing ahead

Watch for people crossing the road ahead.

Railway crossing ahead

Railway tracks cross the road ahead; slow down and look and listen for trains.

Slippery when wet

The road is slippery when wet; slow down and avoid sudden moves.

Deer crossing

Deer often cross in this area; slow down and stay alert, especially at dusk and dawn.

Hazard marker

Marks an obstruction next to the road; the stripes slope down toward the side you should pass on.

Chevron (sharp curve)

Marks a sharp turn and shows which way to steer through it.

Construction ahead

Road work is ahead; slow down, watch for workers and follow work-zone signs.

Traffic control person ahead

A worker with a stop/slow sign is directing traffic ahead; obey their directions.

Lane closed ahead

A lane is closed for work ahead; merge into the open lane early and smoothly.

Detour

The normal route is closed; follow the detour in the direction shown.