Alberta Road Signs Guide — Class 7 Knowledge Test

A red octagonal sign means:

Stop fully, yield to traffic/pedestrians, proceed when safe.

A downward-pointing triangle with red border:

Slow and give priority; stop only if necessary to yield.

A red circle with white horizontal bar:

The sign marks an area no vehicle may enter, often exits or wrong-way ramps.

Alberta school zone speed limit when posted:

30 km/h is the typical posted speed during school-entry/dismissal hours.

Playground zone speed limit in Alberta typically applies:

Playground limit is active during daylight hours when children are likely present.

A yellow sign with walking pedestrian figure:

Yield to pedestrians; reduce speed approaching marked crossings.

A white X 'Railway Crossing' sign:

Trains always have priority; stop if tracks not clear.

Regulatory signs (white rectangles or red circles):

Carry legal force; disobedience is a ticketable offence.

A solid red traffic light:

Right-on-red allowed after full stop unless prohibited.

A solid yellow traffic light:

Speeding up is a crash cause; stop when safe.

A solid green light:

Pedestrians in crosswalk retain priority even on green.

A flashing red light:

Functions identically to a stop sign.

A 'No Stopping' sign:

Only exceptions: traffic signals or peace officer directing.

A yellow diamond with circular arrow pattern:

Yield to traffic already in roundabout.

Alberta urban speed limit default:

Unless posted otherwise, 50 km/h applies in cities, towns, villages.

A yellow diamond with a small stop-sign symbol:

Slow gradually for full stop at next sign.

Parallel white stripes across the road:

Drivers must yield to pedestrians using it.

A 'Wrong Way' sign on a ramp:

Entering creates head-on collision risk.

A solid white line across a lane at intersection:

Stop before the line at stop sign or red light.

A 'No U-turn' sign:

Find a legal location to turn around.

A 'No Right Turn' sign:

Find another route.

A 'No Left Turn' sign:

Find another route.

A 'Do Not Pass' sign:

Usually near curves, hills, intersections.

A railway crossing stop sign at rail tracks:

Always stop at marked rail crossings.

A school bus extending its red stop arm:

Both directions; exceptions only on divided highways with median.

A green-painted bike box at intersection:

Motor vehicles must stop before the bike box.

A cross-hatched zone inside an intersection:

Keeps intersection clear even during congestion.

A 'No Stopping' sign means:

Stricter than No Parking (which allows loading).

A pedestrian crossover marked with X on pavement:

Wait until pedestrian has completely crossed.

A 'Yield Right of Way' sign:

Stop only if needed to yield; otherwise continue.

A yellow diamond with black symbol is:

Yellow diamonds alert drivers to curves, intersections, animals, and other hazards.

A green-white bicycle symbol sign:

Expect more cyclists; give minimum 1 m passing clearance.

Alberta divided highway speed typically:

Divided highways may post up to 110 km/h on designated sections.

A yellow diamond with bridge shape:

Slow and watch for oncoming traffic at close quarters.

Arrows merging into wider road:

Opposite of merge sign; continue in your lane.

A cliff with falling rocks symbol:

Avoid sudden swerves on debris to prevent traction loss.

A 'Winding Road' sign (series of curves):

Slow before each curve; stay in lane; do not pass.

A 'Slippery When Wet' sign:

Avoid sudden braking or steering on slick sections.

A yellow diamond with curving arrow:

Often paired with advisory speed.

A steep grade warning sign (with percent):

Cars should watch for slower trucks; extend distance.

An orange-red triangle on a vehicle back:

Federal design with fluorescent orange centre, red border.

A yellow diamond with deer silhouette:

Especially active at dawn and dusk; slow and scan shoulders.

Chevron arrow signs (black on yellow) on a curve:

Pair with advisory speed at curve entry.

A 'Loose Gravel' sign:

Slower speed protects traction and following vehicles.

A steep hill percentage sign (e.g., 8%):

Higher % = steeper; trucks may use lower gears.

A 'Lane Closed Ahead' sign:

Late merging causes road-rage and close calls.

A 'Divided Highway Begins' sign:

Median separates opposing traffic.

A 'Divided Highway Ends' sign:

Pass with extra caution after divided ends.

A blue rectangular service sign:

Plan rest/fuel stops using service signs.

A school-crossing sign (pedestrian + book):

Reduce speed during school hours.

A yellow diamond with tractor symbol:

Farm vehicles travel slowly; use long straights to pass.

A warning sign with moose silhouette:

Large impact; slow and scan tree lines.

A yellow diamond with curve + speed number:

Going faster risks leaving the road.

A 'Hidden Intersection' warning sign:

Hidden intersections require extra vigilance.

A 'Dip' warning sign alerts to:

Dips can bottom out suspension or lift tires.

A 'Bump' warning sign tells drivers to:

Bumps can unsettle vehicle or damage tires.

Warning sign showing road narrowing:

Reduced lane width leaves less margin for error.

A pedestrian countdown signal flashing:

New pedestrians shouldn't start; drivers still yield.

A funeral procession warning sign:

Yield respectfully; don't cut in.

An orange diamond indicates:

Temporary construction or work zone; fines doubled when workers present.

Orange traffic cones or barrels mark:

Slow, stay in lane, obey worker directions.

Orange sign with black arrow:

Follow signs to rejoin the route.

A construction flagger's directions:

Overrides posted signs and signals at that location.

A green arrow at a traffic signal:

Still yield to pedestrians in crosswalk.

A yellow diamond with three coloured circles (red/yellow/green):

Begin scanning for signal colour.

Flashing hand with countdown means:

Countdown shows remaining seconds.

A 'Truck Route' sign directs:

Directs trucks away from residential streets.

A green sign with exit number and destination:

Plan ahead for correct exit.

A brown sign with attraction symbol:

Expect slower traffic, tourists, cyclists.

A shield-shaped sign with number:

Helps navigation and locating exits.

Freeway exit numbers correspond to:

Exit 245 is roughly at km 245 along the highway.

A solid yellow line on your side:

Solid yellow prohibits crossing to pass, due to visibility or other hazards.

White pavement lines separate:

White = same-direction; yellow = opposite-direction separation.

A rectangular sign with white arrow on black:

One-way streets prohibit travel against the arrow. Wrong-way is very dangerous.

A white diamond on green sign marks:

HOV lanes reward carpooling by reserving capacity for 2+ occupants.

Lane-use arrow signs mean:

Move into the correct lane before the intersection.

A 'Pavement Ends' sign:

Reduced traction on gravel; slow down, extend following distance.

A yellow diamond with two opposing arrows:

After one-way section, two-way resumes.

White diamond on pavement + diamond sign:

HOV/bus/taxi rules vary by lane.

A solid white line at right edge of lane:

Crossing onto shoulder is risky.

A dedicated bike lane:

Motor vehicles cross only at intersections or driveways.

A 'Right Lane Must Turn Right' sign:

Straight-through drivers must move to another lane.

A sharrow (bike symbol with chevrons) on pavement:

Drivers give the 1 m passing minimum.

A 'Pavement Ends / Gravel Ahead' sign:

Reduce speed to avoid skids on gravel.

A white rectangular sign 'MAXIMUM 50':

Posted max is legal in ideal conditions; slow further for rain, snow, fog.

A '3.7 m' sign above an overpass:

Truck/RV drivers must verify loaded height.

A red circle with truck and diagonal slash:

Some roads prohibit trucks to preserve pavement or reduce noise.

Alberta rural road default:

Unless posted, 80 km/h applies outside municipalities.

A 'Soft Shoulder' sign:

Drifting onto soft shoulder can pull vehicle off-line.

A windsock or wind-line symbol:

Especially important for high-profile vehicles.

A 'Dead End' sign warns:

Plan a turnaround before reaching the end.

Black-and-yellow striped marker on road edge:

Keep to correct side of marker.

In a posted Community Safety Zone:

Zones surround schools, parks, hospitals.

A 'Truck Inspection Station' sign applies to:

Cars pass; commercial trucks enter.

A 'Tunnel Ahead' sign:

Tunnels are dim; no lane changes inside.

A 'Keep Right' of divider sign:

Ensures consistent traffic flow around obstacles.

Before entering a tunnel you should:

Light transitions require time to adjust vision.

A black-and-white checkerboard sign marks:

Slow and plan turn before reaching the end.

A sign reminding drivers of the 1-metre cyclist rule:

Slow and wait for clear space if less than 1 m available.