Right Turn On Red At most intersections, drivers are allowed to make a right hand turn on a red light. This means turning right after coming to a complete stop when the signal is red. You must obey traffic signs and understand the basic rules to ensure your own safety and the safety of others.… Continue reading Right Turn On Red
Category: Rules of the Road
Red Traffic Light
Red Traffic Light A red light means you must bring your vehicle to a complete stop. You can stop at the stop line if it is marked on the pavement. If there is no stop line then you can stop at the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk then you stop at the edge of… Continue reading Red Traffic Light
Left Turn On Red
Left Turn On Red You are allowed to turn left at a red light from a one-way street into another one-way street after coming to a complete stop. Make sure the intersection and crosswalk is clear of traffic and pedestrians before you turn either left or right on a red light.
Green Traffic Light
Green Traffic Light A green light means you can turn left, go straight or turn right but you have to yield right-of-way to pedestrians and oncoming vehicles. When turning left or right, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing the intersection.
Pedestrian Signals
Pedestrian Signals Pedestrian safety is very important because they are the most vulnerable road users. Pedestrian signals are designed to help pedestrians cross the intersections safely. As a driver, you must understand pedestrian signals to anticipate the actions of pedestrians. Walk Sign Pedestrians facing a walk signal may cross the road in the direction of… Continue reading Pedestrian Signals
Yield Sign
A yield sign is a red triangle with white in the middle and around the edges is pointing down. Drivers facing a yield sign must yield right-of-way to other traffic already in the intersection or close to the intersection. You can stop if necessary and proceed when it is safe.
Arrows
Arrows While arrows in lanes tell you when and where to turn. If you are in a lane with an arrow, you must continue in the direction of the arrow. You may turn or go straight if there is a curved and a straight arrow in your lane. Other drivers are not expecting you to… Continue reading Arrows
Stop Sign
Stop sign A stop sign is an octagon shape and has a red colour background with white colour letters “STOP”. A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop. Stop before the stop line if it is visible on the road. Front bumper of your vehicle should not go over the stop line.… Continue reading Stop Sign
Rumble strips
Rumble strips Rumble strips are short sections of grooved roadway. When you drive over these strips, they cause your car to vibrate and make a loud noise. Rumble strips warn you that you are driving too close to the edge of the road or oncoming traffic.
Speed Bump
Speed Bump Areas such as parking lots, residential and very narrows streets sometimes have raised portions called speed bumps. You should drive no faster than the recommended speed limit over the speed bumps.
