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1 of 55 · Regulatory signs
What must you do when you reach this sign?
- A.Come to a complete stop, then go only when it is safeAnswer
- B.Slow down, and stop only if you see cross traffic
- C.Stop only when pedestrians are in the crosswalk
Explanation: A stop sign always requires a full stop, even when the intersection looks empty. Once stopped, yield to pedestrians and traffic, and move on only when it is safe.
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At this sign, whom must you give the right-of-way to?
- A.Only vehicles coming from your left
- B.Traffic not facing the sign, and pedestrians waiting to cross or already crossingAnswer
- C.No one: this sign gives you the right-of-way
- D.Only buses and trucks
Explanation: A yield sign means other road users go first: vehicles that do not face the sign, and every pedestrian waiting at or already in the crosswalk. Slow down and stop if you must; if there is no one to yield to, you may carry on without stopping.
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This sign is facing you. What does it tell you?
- A.The road ahead carries two-way traffic
- B.You must turn right at the next intersection
- C.You are driving against the flow of trafficAnswer
- D.Traffic ahead is merging from the left
Explanation: The wrong-way sign faces drivers who have entered a road or ramp in the wrong direction: traffic is coming toward you. Do not continue; stop safely and turn around.
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What does this sign mean?
- A.Do not drive past it: vehicles may not enter from this directionAnswer
- B.You may enter after coming to a complete stop
- C.Only buses may enter
- D.The road ahead is a dead end
Explanation: A do-not-enter sign is posted where traffic from your direction is not allowed, such as the far end of a one-way street or the exit end of a ramp. Do not go past it; find another route.
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What does this sign tell you about the road?
- A.You must turn in the arrow’s direction at the next intersection
- B.Traffic may move only in the direction of the arrowAnswer
- C.Keep to the right of a divider ahead
Explanation: The one-way sign shows that all traffic on this road travels in the direction of the arrow. Never drive against it, and when turning onto the road, turn into the arrow’s direction.
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What does the number on this sign represent?
- A.The speed you should always drive at
- B.The minimum speed allowed
- C.A suggested speed you may exceed on an empty road
- D.The maximum speed allowed when conditions are idealAnswer
Explanation: A speed limit is a ceiling, not a target: it is the highest speed permitted when conditions are ideal. In rain, snow, fog or heavy traffic you must drive slower, because any speed that is unsafe for the conditions is illegal.
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You are in a lane with this sign above it. What may you do at the intersection?
- A.Turn left only
- B.Go straight, turn right or turn left
- C.Go straight or turn rightAnswer
- D.Turn right only
Explanation: Designated lane signs show the only movements allowed from that lane. Here the arrows allow going straight or turning right; a left turn must be made from a lane whose sign allows it.
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Under this sign, two lanes of traffic turn left at the same time. What must you do?
- A.Stay in your own lane during and after the turnAnswer
- B.Move into the other lane halfway through the turn
- C.Let the other lane finish turning before you start
- D.Finish in whichever lane is empty
Explanation: Where more than one vehicle turns the same way at once, each driver keeps to the lane they started in, through the turn and after it. Drifting across risks a side collision with the vehicle turning beside you.
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What is the centre lane marked by this sign used for?
- A.Passing slower vehicles
- B.Through traffic during rush hour
- C.Buses and taxis only
- D.Left turns by traffic travelling in either directionAnswer
Explanation: In a two-way left turn lane, drivers from both directions share the centre lane, and only to turn left. Do not use it to pass or to travel along the road, and watch for a vehicle coming toward you in the same lane.
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A reserved lane sign like this one shows hours and days. What does that mean?
- A.The lane is closed to all traffic during those hours
- B.The lane is reserved only during the hours and days shownAnswer
- C.Anyone may use the lane during the hours shown
Explanation: Reserved lanes, marked with a diamond, are kept for the vehicles pictured, such as buses, taxis or bicycles. Some operate at all times; a lane that is reserved only part of the time shows the hours and days when the restriction applies.
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When may a driver enter a lane marked with this sign?
- A.Whenever no cyclists are in sight
- B.To pass a slow vehicle on the right
- C.Only to turn, or to enter or leave a parking spotAnswer
- D.To wait while picking up a passenger
Explanation: Bicycle lanes belong to cyclists. A driver may enter one only to turn or to get into or out of a parking spot, and must check carefully for bicycles first. The lane line is often dashed near corners where right-turning vehicles cross it.
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What does a green circle on a white square, as on this sign, mean?
- A.The action shown inside the circle is permittedAnswer
- B.The action shown inside the circle is prohibited
- C.A hazard lies ahead
Explanation: Permissive signs are a green circle on a white square: whatever is shown inside the circle is allowed. On this sign the only movement allowed is a left turn. A red circle with a diagonal bar means the opposite.
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What does this sign mean?
- A.Left turns only
- B.You must not turn left hereAnswer
- C.Left turns are allowed after a complete stop
- D.Left turns are banned for trucks only
Explanation: A red circle with a diagonal red bar on a white square prohibits whatever is shown inside it. Here, left turns are not allowed; continue and find a legal route instead.
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You see this sign on a two-lane highway. What does it mean?
- A.Passing is permitted again
- B.Pass only on the right
- C.Do not pass other vehicles on this stretch of roadAnswer
- D.Pass only vehicles going below the speed limit
Explanation: The do-not-pass sign prohibits passing along this section of road, usually because you cannot see far enough ahead. A passing-permitted sign marks where you may pass again; wait for it, and for a safe gap.
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During the days and times shown, what does this sign prohibit?
- A.Parking only; brief stops to drop someone off are allowed
- B.Stopping only by commercial vehicles
- C.U-turns
- D.Stopping your vehicle there at all, even brieflyAnswer
Explanation: A no-stopping sign is stricter than a no-parking sign: during the days and times shown you may not stop there at all. Arrows on the sign show the stretch of curb the rule covers.
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What does the arrow under the symbol on this sign show?
- A.Where the restriction appliesAnswer
- B.The direction traffic must travel
- C.Where the nearest legal parking is
Explanation: On parking and stopping signs, the arrow under the symbol shows where the action on the sign is not permitted. Read it before you park: the curb on the other side of the sign may follow a different rule.
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When may a vehicle park or stop in a stall marked with this sign?
- A.For up to 5 minutes with the hazard lights on
- B.Only when it displays an identifying placard or licence plate for persons with disabilitiesAnswer
- C.Whenever the rest of the lot is full
- D.When a passenger stays in the vehicle
Explanation: Stalls for persons with disabilities give them safe access to goods and services. It is illegal for any vehicle to park or even stop in one unless it has an identifying parking placard or licence plate.
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What does this sign at a railway crossing require of drivers?
- A.Stop only if the gates are down
- B.Cross quickly before a train arrives
- C.Yield only to trains on the nearest track
- D.Yield to all trainsAnswer
Explanation: This sign is posted at every public railway crossing, and it means trains always have the right-of-way. Where there is more than one track, the sign shows how many, and a train may come on any of them.
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Unless other times are posted beneath the sign, when is a school zone like this one in effect?
- A.School days only: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Answer
- B.Every day, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- C.School days only, 8:30 a.m. until 1 hour after sunset
- D.Only when children can be seen near the road
Explanation: School zones apply on school days only, in three periods: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. A municipality may set other hours by bylaw; if it does, they are posted beneath the school sign.
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While an Alberta school zone is in effect, what is its speed limit unless a different speed is posted?
- A.20 km/h
- B.30 km/hAnswer
- C.40 km/h
- D.50 km/h
Explanation: The school zone limit is 30 km/h in both urban and rural areas unless a different speed is posted. Exceeding the posted speed can lead to penalties under the Traffic Safety Act.
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This school sign has no speed sign attached to it. What does it mean?
- A.You are entering a school zone with a 30 km/h limit
- B.Only school buses may use this road
- C.You are entering a school area: drive with caution, as children may be walking or crossingAnswer
Explanation: A school sign without a speed sign marks a school area, not a school zone. It carries no special speed limit, but it warns that children may be walking along or crossing the road, so use caution. Only a school sign with a maximum speed posted creates a school zone.
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Where does a school zone end?
- A.At the far edge of the school property
- B.Where a sign shows a higher maximum speed or the end of the school zoneAnswer
- C.100 metres after the school entrance
- D.At the next intersection
Explanation: A school zone continues until a traffic sign shows either a higher maximum speed or the end of the school zone. Keep to the school zone speed until you pass one of those signs; playground zones end the same way.
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Unless other times are posted, when do the restrictions of a playground zone like this one apply?
- A.School days only, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- B.Weekends only, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- C.Only from sunrise to sunset in summer
- D.Every day, from 8:30 a.m. until 1 hour after sunsetAnswer
Explanation: Playground zones apply every day, weekends and school holidays included, from 8:30 a.m. until 1 hour after sunset. A municipality may set other hours by bylaw, and they are then posted beneath the playground sign.
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While this playground zone is in effect, what is the rule about passing?
- A.You may pass if you stay under 30 km/h
- B.You must not pass, or try to pass, a vehicle travelling in the same directionAnswer
- C.You may pass if no children are in sight
Explanation: In a playground zone, as in a school zone, passing or attempting to pass a vehicle going the same way is prohibited while the restriction is in effect. A child stepping out in front of the vehicle you are passing would be hidden from you until the last moment.
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What does a sign with a fluorescent yellow-green background and a pentagon shape indicate?
- A.Construction ahead
- B.Distance to a destination
- C.Services such as fuel and food
- D.A school zone or school areaAnswer
Explanation: The fluorescent yellow-green pentagon is reserved for schools. With a maximum speed posted beneath it, it marks a school zone; on its own, it marks a school area where children may be walking or crossing.
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What does this sign warn you about?
- A.You must stop right here, at the sign
- B.A stop sign is ahead, which you may not see yetAnswer
- C.Traffic lights are ahead
- D.A school bus stop is ahead
Explanation: Some warning signs give advance notice of a traffic regulation, such as a stop or a yield, that is hidden by a curve or a hill. Slow down early so you can stop smoothly at the stop sign itself.
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What does this sign tell you?
- A.Traffic control signals are aheadAnswer
- B.A railway crossing is ahead
- C.A fire hall is ahead
Explanation: This yellow warning sign tells you traffic lights are coming up, often where a curve or a hill hides them. Slow down and be ready to stop if the light is red or changes as you arrive.
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What should you expect after passing this sign?
- A.A school zone with a 30 km/h limit begins
- B.A bus-only lane begins
- C.The entrance to a bus terminal
- D.A school bus may be stopped ahead to pick up or drop off studentsAnswer
Explanation: This sign warns of a school bus stop ahead. Watch for a bus with its lights flashing and for children near the road, and be ready to stop.
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The yellow lights on this sign are flashing as you approach an intersection. What does that mean?
- A.The signal is broken; treat the intersection as a four-way stop
- B.The traffic light ahead is turning yellow or red, or is already red: prepare to stopAnswer
- C.Speed up to clear the intersection before the light changes
Explanation: This sign stands before some intersections with traffic lights. When its yellow lights flash, the signal ahead is changing from green to yellow or yellow to red, or is already red, so ease off and prepare to stop.
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What does this sign warn you of?
- A.A gentle curve to the right
- B.A road joining from the right
- C.The right lane ends
- D.A sharp turn to the rightAnswer
Explanation: The bent arrow warns that the road turns sharply to the right. Reduce speed before the turn, not in it, so you can steer through with full control.
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What does a yellow, diamond-shaped sign indicate?
- A.Construction area information
- B.Caution: a hazard or condition shown on the sign lies aheadAnswer
- C.A school zone or school area
- D.Directions to services
Explanation: Yellow diamonds are warning signs: they give advance notice of a hazard, a road condition or a regulation ahead, such as a curve, a crossing or a stop. Orange diamonds are used for construction areas.
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What does the speed on the yellow tab below this curve sign mean?
- A.The recommended maximum speed through the curve in ideal conditionsAnswer
- B.The legal minimum speed on the curve
- C.The speed limit for the rest of the road
- D.The speed at which you may pass on the curve
Explanation: The tab gives the recommended maximum speed for the curve when driving conditions are ideal. On a wet, icy or dark road, take the curve slower still.
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What do signs like this one, posted along the edge of the road, indicate?
- A.A divided highway begins
- B.Merge into the lane on the left
- C.A sharp bend in the roadAnswer
- D.One-way traffic
Explanation: Chevron signs line the outside of a sharp bend and point the way the road turns. Slow down before the bend and follow them around it.
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What does this sign warn you of?
- A.A wildlife park entrance
- B.Wild animals may cross the road aheadAnswer
- C.A hunting area where you must stop
Explanation: Animal crossing signs mark places where wildlife often crosses the road. Slow down, scan the ditches and roadsides well ahead, and be ready to stop; where there is one animal, others may follow.
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What does this yellow warning sign mean?
- A.Cyclists may cross the road aheadAnswer
- B.Bicycles are not allowed on this road
- C.A reserved bicycle lane begins
- D.Bicycle parking is available
Explanation: The bicycle crossing sign warns that cyclists cross the road ahead. Slow down and watch for bicycles entering the roadway, especially from paths beside it.
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What does this sign tell you about the road ahead?
- A.Two roads merge into one
- B.The road is closed ahead
- C.Your road ends at a cross road; you will have to turn left or rightAnswer
Explanation: The T symbol warns of a T intersection: the road you are on ends at an intersecting road. Slow down, be ready to yield, and plan to turn left or right.
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What should you do when you see this sign?
- A.Speed up to cross the tracks quickly
- B.Stop only if the gates are down
- C.Change into the left lane
- D.Look, listen and slow down, because you may have to stop for a trainAnswer
Explanation: This advance warning sign comes before a railway crossing. Look and listen for trains and reduce speed. A speed sign under it gives the recommended speed for the crossing, which is lower than the posted speed for the road.
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At the intersection this sign warns of, who has the right-of-way as you enter?
- A.You do, as the vehicle entering the circle
- B.Traffic already in the circleAnswer
- C.The vehicle on your right
- D.The larger vehicle
Explanation: A roundabout or traffic circle is ahead. Traffic moves counterclockwise around the centre island, and vehicles entering must yield to traffic already in the circle.
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What does this sign warn you of?
- A.Traffic from another road will join your road aheadAnswer
- B.Your lane ends; merge left
- C.The road narrows on both sides
- D.A divided highway ends
Explanation: The merging traffic sign warns that vehicles from another roadway will be entering yours. Watch for them and adjust your speed or position so there is room for them to merge.
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What does this sign mean?
- A.Loose gravel ahead
- B.Winding road ahead
- C.The road surface is slippery when wetAnswer
- D.Drivers must not change lanes
Explanation: This sign warns that the road loses grip when it is wet. In rain, slow down, leave more space ahead and avoid sudden braking or steering.
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What does this sign warn you of?
- A.The divided highway ends; two-way traffic ahead
- B.A divided highway begins; keep to the right of the medianAnswer
- C.A two-way left turn lane begins
Explanation: This sign warns that the road ahead splits into two roadways separated by a median. Keep to the right-hand roadway; oncoming traffic will be on the far side of the median.
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What does this shared-use sign ask of drivers?
- A.Keep off the road shoulder
- B.Watch for bicycles for sale
- C.Give cyclists space; they share this roadAnswer
- D.Bicycles are prohibited
Explanation: This shared-use sign reminds drivers that cyclists ride on this road and must be given room. Slow down behind them and pass only when you can leave plenty of space.
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What does this sign tell you about the lane ahead?
- A.Cyclists must ride on the shoulder
- B.Only one car at a time may use the lane
- C.Bicycles are not allowed in the lane
- D.The lane is too narrow to share side by side, so cyclists may use the full laneAnswer
Explanation: The lane ahead is too narrow for a vehicle and a bicycle to travel side by side, so cyclists are allowed to use the whole lane. Stay behind the cyclist until you can change lanes or pass safely.
44 of 55 · Temporary condition signs
You pass this sign in the evening and no one is working. What speed must you obey in the construction zone?
- A.The normal speed limit for the road
- B.The posted construction zone speed: it applies at all timesAnswer
- C.Any speed you judge safe
Explanation: The construction zone speed limit must be obeyed at all times, even when no people or equipment are working, because hazards such as bumps, fresh oil and loose gravel may still be there.
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What happens to fines in a construction zone when workers are present?
- A.They are cut in half
- B.They stay the same
- C.They are replaced by a warning
- D.They are doubledAnswer
Explanation: When workers are present in a construction zone, fines there are doubled. Slow down, follow the construction signs and give workers plenty of room.
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Past this sign, a flag person is directing traffic through a work site. What must you do?
- A.Obey the flag person’s signals and be prepared to slow down and stopAnswer
- B.Follow the posted signs only; a flag person just gives advice
- C.Sound your horn and drive on
- D.Pass the work site slowly on the shoulder
Explanation: A flag person controls traffic through the work zone, and their signals must be obeyed. Slow down as you approach and be prepared to stop when directed.
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What does an orange, diamond-shaped sign indicate?
- A.A school zone
- B.Construction area informationAnswer
- C.Directions to a hospital
- D.A permitted action
Explanation: Orange diamond signs belong to construction areas: they warn of workers, flag persons, survey crews, uneven pavement and detours. Treat them as a cue to slow down and watch for changes in lanes and speed.
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What does this sign mean?
- A.Use the next exit for services
- B.The road ahead is closed; turn back
- C.Traffic is routed off the usual road for the distance shown; follow the detour signsAnswer
Explanation: A detour sign sends traffic around a closed section of road, and it may show how many kilometres the detour runs. Follow the detour signs until they bring you back to your route.
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What does this sign tell you?
- A.You are leaving the construction zoneAnswer
- B.Workers are present; reduce speed
- C.Construction begins at the next intersection
- D.The road ahead is closed
Explanation: This sign marks the end of the construction zone. Keep to the construction speed until you have passed it; after that, the road’s normal posted speed applies again.
50 of 55 · Information signs
What does the number on this route marker identify?
- A.A township road
- B.The distance to the next town
- C.A provincial highwayAnswer
- D.The speed limit on the highway
Explanation: A provincial highway is identified by a route marker carrying a single-digit, two-digit or three-digit number. A local road usually has no route marker; it is known by a name, or by a township or range road number.
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Which road does this route marker identify?
- A.The Trans-Canada HighwayAnswer
- B.The entrance to a national park
- C.A route for trucks only
Explanation: The maple-leaf shield marks the Trans-Canada Highway. Route markers like it identify a road by its number, name or other designation, which helps you follow a route on a map.
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What do white symbols on a blue square, like this sign, tell you?
- A.A hazard ahead
- B.A rule you must obey
- C.Construction ahead
- D.Where to find fuel, food, lodging or assistanceAnswer
Explanation: Blue signs with white messages point to places offering fuel, food, lodging or assistance off the road. They give information only; they do not order you to do anything.
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What information do green signs like this one give?
- A.Speed limits
- B.Direction and distance to destinationsAnswer
- C.Warnings of hazards
Explanation: Green destination signs show the direction to a place, the distance to it in kilometres, or both. Read them early so you are in the right lane before your turn or exit.
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This sign is mounted on the back of a vehicle. What does it tell you?
- A.The vehicle is carrying dangerous goods
- B.The vehicle is an emergency vehicle
- C.The vehicle makes frequent stops
- D.The vehicle travels at less than 40 km/h, so be prepared to slow downAnswer
Explanation: The slow-moving vehicle sign is placed on vehicles that travel at less than 40 km/h, such as farm tractors, machinery and construction equipment. You will close in on it quickly, so be ready to reduce speed.
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A vehicle ahead displays this sign. What should you do?
- A.Use caution when passing, because it is transporting an oversized loadAnswer
- B.Never pass it under any circumstances
- C.Follow closely so you can pass as soon as possible
Explanation: The wide load sign means the vehicle is transporting a load wider than normal, which may take up more than its lane. Keep a safe distance and pass only with care, when you have plenty of room.