British Columbia handbook · chapter 3 · 9 min read

Signs, signals, and road markings

• in this chapter
• • Signs – regulatory signs – school, playground and crosswalk signs – lane use signs – turn control signs – parking signs – reserved lane signs – warning signs – object markers – construction signs – information and destination signs – railway signs signs, signals and road markings

• In chapter 2, you and your vehicle, you learned about some of the controls in your vehicle. 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 There are three ways to read signs: by their shape, colour and the messages printed on them. Understanding these three ways of classifying signs will help you figure out the meaning of signs that are new to you.

• Stop Yield the right-of-way

• • Signals – lane control signals – traffic lights • Road markings – yellow lines – white lines – reserved lane markings – other markings Shows driving regulations

• Tells about motorist services

• Warns of hazards Warns of construction zones Explains lane use