Road Safety Lesson 8

If the red lights on this sign are flashing what are you required to do?

• Slow down and drive carefully over the crossing if you cannot see a train approaching.

• Stop until red lights stop flashing then drive on if it is safe to do so.

• Stop until train has passed then proceed immediately

You should expect this sign, if -

• You are approaching an intersection with traffic lights, be prepared to stop.

• You are approaching a school or playground.

• A give way sign at an intersection is ahead, slow down and be prepared to stop.

What does this sign mean?

• Heavy vehicle checking station ahead.

• Trucks must use low gear.

• Slow down and beware of trucks entering from the side.

What does this sign mean?

• Slow down and look out for pedestrians crossing the road ahead.

• Stop and help aged pedestrians across the road.

• Hospital ahead, slow down and proceed with caution.

What does this sign mean?

• Overhead footbridge for pedestrians ahead.

• Pedestrian crossing ahead, slow down and be prepared to stop.

• Joggers ahead, drive carefully.

You should expect this sign -

• When a divided road ends and two way traffic is ahead.

• If a one way street is ahead.

• If a one lane bridge is ahead.

What does this sign mean?

• Do not litter.

• Children's playground ahead, slow down and be prepared to stop.

• Workers ahead, slow down and be prepared to stop.

What does this sign mean?

• You are approaching a children's playground, slow down.

• Bicycle riders not allowed on the roadway.

• Watch out for bicycle riders along the roadway or when turning.

What does this sign mean?

• Stop at all times and give way to all traffic.

• Stop, red light camera in operation.

• If traffic lights are out of order or the amber light is flashing, you must stop and give way to traffic as if you are at an intersection with stop signs.

What does this sign mean?

• Stop sign ahead, slow down and prepare to stop.

• You are approaching a roundabout, prepare to give way.

• One way traffic ahead.