This appendix is a high-level summary of the most common and important road signs. For detailed explanations, please refer to Chapter 3. Use this guide for quick revision.
Regulatory Signs (Commands – You MUST Obey)
These signs are typically circular.
- STOP Sign: (Red Octagon) – Stop completely before the line.
- Yield Sign: (Red/White Inverted Triangle) – Give way to all cross-traffic.
- Proceed Straight Only: (Blue Circle, White Arrow) – You may not turn.
- Turn Left/Right Only: (Blue Circle, White Arrow) – You must turn in the direction shown.
- Minimum Speed: (Blue Circle, White Number) – Do not drive slower than this speed.
- Maximum Speed: (White Circle, Red Border, Black Number) – Do not exceed this speed.
- No Entry: (Red Circle, White Bar) – Do not enter this road.
- No U-Turn: (White Circle, Red Border, Slashed U-Arrow) – U-turns are prohibited.
- No Overtaking: (White Circle, Red Border, Two Cars) – Overtaking is prohibited.
- No Parking: (Blue Circle, Red Border, Red Slash) – You may stop briefly but not park.
- No Stopping: (Blue Circle, Red ‘X’) – You may not stop for any reason.
Warning Signs (Potential Hazards Ahead)
These signs are typically red and white triangles.
- Sharp Curve: (Curved Arrow) – Slow down for a sharp bend ahead.
- Road Narrows: (Narrowing Lines) – The road ahead becomes narrower.
- Crossroads: (‘+’ Symbol) – A four-way intersection is ahead.
- T-Junction: (‘T’ Symbol) – The road you are on ends ahead.
- Slippery Road: (Skidding Car Symbol) – The road surface may be slippery. Reduce speed.
- Falling Rocks: (Falling Rocks Symbol) – Be aware of potential debris on the road.
- Speed Humps: (Hump Symbol) – Slow down for a speed hump.
- Pedestrian Crossing: (Pedestrian Symbol) – Be prepared to stop for pedestrians.
- Children: (Children Symbol) – You are near a school or play area. Be extra cautious.
- Animals: (Animal Symbol – e.g., cow, buck) – Domestic or wild animals may be on the road.
- Traffic Lights Ahead: (Traffic Light Symbol) – Prepare to react to traffic lights.
- Roadworks: (Yellow Triangle, Person Digging) – Be prepared for workers and machinery ahead.
Guidance & Information Signs
These signs are typically rectangular.
- Freeway Direction Sign: (Large Green Rectangle) – Shows destinations and route numbers on a freeway.
- National Route Marker (N): (Green Pentagon) – Identifies a major national highway.
- Provincial Route Marker (R): (Blue Rectangle) – Identifies a provincial route.
- Hospital (H): (Blue Square) – Indicates a hospital is nearby.
- Parking (P): (Blue Square) – Indicates a designated parking area.
- Tourist Information: (Brown Rectangle) – Guides you to a tourist attraction or facility.