You see a white rectangular sign with a green circle around a white directional arrow. What does this sign mean?

Question: You see a white rectangular sign with a green circle around a white directional arrow. What does this sign mean?

Answer options:

• No entry in this direction. ✅ The designated route ahead.
• Parking is permitted.
• U-turn is required.

Correct answer: The designated route ahead.

Explanation: This regulatory sign indicates a designated, mandatory route that drivers must follow in the direction of the arrow. In Alberta, a green circle on a sign signifies a permitted or compulsory action, making this option correct. Conversely, red circles with a slash indicate prohibited actions like no entry or no U-turns, whereas parking signs use a green letter P symbol, making the other choices incorrect. Under the Alberta Traffic Safety Act, traffic control signs are standardized by color and shape. Mastering these visual patterns is highly relevant for the Class 7 knowledge test, which frequently features questions on matching roadside symbols to their legal meanings.