Road Signs and Meanings Canada Part 2 - Driving Demonstration Some Of The Most Common Road Signs

We're back for a few more road signs. Filmed in beautiful Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Black & White & Red signs are regulation signs

Any combination of black, white, and red signs are regulatory signs. This means if you disregard what is on the sign, you’re breaking the law.

Signs with yellow backgrounds are warning signs; usually about upcoming hazards. Most warning signs are in the shape of a diamond.
A speed sign on a yellow background is a recommendation; not law.

Green signs are typically for destinations and route numbers.
Blue signs are often for services and attractions such as food, hotel, gas, camping, boat launch, rest area, etc.
Orange signs are for construction, maintenance, and/or something of a temporary nature. Be sure to watch for traffic control people and follow their directions.
Any sign white, black, red, and green, or any combination of those colors is a regulation sign and refers to action you can or can not do Right Here, Right Now.
New drivers are often confused by all the road signs. There are so many, and they are busy trying to learn about the lines on the road and pavement markings at the same time.
It can help to study the road lines and signs before you are learning how to drive so that when you go into the car you feel more prepared.
It takes a while to learn everything so don't be too hard on yourself when you're a student driver. It's not easy to be a student driver!

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