Canadian Road Signs Library加拿大道路标志大全
A bilingual reference of every road sign you may see on the ICBC, Ontario G1, Alberta Class 7, and other Canadian knowledge tests — with province tags, shape & colour rules, and free practice questions.
Road sign designs and regulations may vary slightly by province.
Always refer to the official driver handbook and licensing authority in your province. TEST PREP is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with ICBC, provincial governments, or licensing authorities.
Most Tested ICBC Signs最常考的 BC 标志
The ~20 road signs that appear most frequently on the ICBC Class 7 knowledge test. Stars show typical exam frequency.
Stop
停车
Octagon · Red with white border
Come to a complete stop at the marked stop line. Proceed only when safe and after yielding to pedestrians and traffic.
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Yield
让行
Inverted triangle · Red and white
Slow down and let other traffic and pedestrians go first. Stop if necessary.
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School Crossing
学校过街
Pentagon · Fluorescent yellow-green with black symbol
Children may be crossing the road. Be prepared to stop and obey the crossing guard.
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Playground
游乐场区
Typically Pentagon (varies by province) · Fluorescent yellow-green with black children symbol
Playground nearby. Watch for children and obey any posted speed limit.
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Pedestrian Crossing
行人过街
Usually Diamond. School-related crossings may use Pentagon signs. · Yellow / fluorescent yellow-green with black figure
Pedestrians may be crossing. Slow down and be prepared to stop.
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Railway Crossing Ahead
前方铁路道口
Round · Yellow with black X and RR
A railway crossing is ahead. Slow down, look, and listen for trains.
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Stop for School Bus
校车停车规则
Vertical rectangle · White with black/red bus symbol
On undivided roads, traffic in both directions must stop when a school bus displays flashing red lights and an extended stop arm. On divided highways, only traffic behind the bus must stop.
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No Left Turn
禁止左转
Square · White with black arrow and red circle/slash
Left turns are not permitted at this intersection.
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No U-Turn
禁止掉头
Square · White with black symbol and red circle
U-turns are prohibited at this intersection.
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Lane Ends — Merge
车道终止 — 合流
Diamond · Yellow with black arrows
Your lane ends ahead. Merge safely with adjacent traffic.
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Slippery When Wet
雨天易滑
Diamond · Yellow with black symbol
Pavement may be slippery when wet. Reduce speed and avoid sudden steering or braking.
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Two-Way Traffic
双向通行
Diamond · Yellow with black arrows
A one-way road or divided highway is about to become a two-way road. Keep right and watch for oncoming traffic.
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Keep Right
靠右行驶
Vertical rectangle with arrow · Black and white with arrow
Pass only to the right of the divider, island, or obstruction.
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Traffic Signal Ahead
前方有信号灯
Diamond · Yellow with black signal symbol
A traffic signal is ahead. Prepare to stop if necessary.
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Stop Sign Ahead
前方有停车标志
Diamond · Yellow with red stop symbol
A stop sign is ahead. Begin braking to come to a full stop.
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Roundabout Ahead
前方环岛
Diamond · Yellow with black circular arrows
A roundabout is ahead. Slow down, yield to traffic already in the circle, and enter when safe.
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Flashing Green Traffic Light
闪烁绿灯
Round traffic signal · Flashing green
In British Columbia, a flashing green light marks a pedestrian-controlled intersection — traffic on the main road has the green until a pedestrian activates the signal.
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HOV Lane
高乘载专用道 / HOV 专用道
Vertical rectangle with diamond symbol · White with black diamond and text
High-Occupancy Vehicle lane. Only vehicles carrying the minimum number of people indicated may use this lane.
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Winter Tires Required
必须使用冬季轮胎
Vertical rectangle · White with black symbol and text
Required by law on designated routes in British Columbia and province-wide in Quebec during specified periods.
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Maximum Speed
最高限速
Vertical rectangle · White with black text
Posted maximum speed in km/h. Do not exceed this speed under good driving conditions.
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BC-Specific SignsBC 专属标志与信号
High-frequency signs and signals unique to British Columbia and the ICBC Class 7 knowledge test — flashing green lights, school and playground zone speed limits, lane control signals, pedestrian-controlled crossings, and school-bus signals.
Flashing Green Traffic Light
闪烁绿灯
Round traffic signal · Flashing green
In British Columbia, a flashing green light marks a pedestrian-controlled intersection — traffic on the main road has the green until a pedestrian activates the signal.
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School Zone Speed Limit
学校区域限速
Pentagon with speed tab · Fluorescent yellow-green with black numerals
30 km/h speed limit through a school zone on school days, typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.
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Playground Zone Speed Limit
游乐场区域限速
Pentagon with speed tab · Fluorescent yellow-green with black numerals
30 km/h speed limit in a playground zone. In BC the limit applies dawn to dusk every day of the year unless otherwise posted.
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Lane Control Signals
车道控制信号
Overhead lane signal heads · Red X, yellow arrow, or green arrow
Overhead signals showing which lanes are open. Do not drive in a lane marked with a red X; prepare to leave a lane marked with a flashing yellow arrow; lanes with a green arrow are open in your direction.
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Red X Lane Signal
红 X 车道信号
Overhead lane signal · Red X on black
The lane below is closed to your direction of travel. Do not drive in this lane.
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Yellow Arrow Lane Signal
黄色箭头车道信号
Overhead lane signal · Flashing yellow downward-diagonal arrow
The lane is about to close. Safely change to the lane indicated by the arrow.
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Green Arrow Lane Signal
绿色箭头车道信号
Overhead lane signal · Green downward arrow
The lane below is open in your direction of travel.
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Railway Flashing Signal Lights
铁路闪烁信号灯
Crossbuck with two red lights · White crossbuck with alternating flashing red lights
A train is approaching. Stop at least 5 metres from the nearest rail and wait until the lights stop flashing and any gates fully rise.
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Pedestrian-Controlled Crossing (PXO)
行人控制过街信号 (PXO)
Overhead amber flashing beacons with pedestrian sign · Black pedestrian symbol on yellow with amber beacons
Pedestrian-activated crossing. When the overhead amber lights flash, drivers must stop and yield to pedestrians using the crosswalk.
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School Bus Amber Warning Lights
校车琥珀色警告灯
Flashing amber lights on a school bus · Flashing amber
The school bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Slow down and be ready to stop — the red lights and stop arm will follow.
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School Bus Red Flashing Lights
校车红色闪烁灯
Flashing red lights with extended stop arm · Flashing red with red stop arm
Children are getting on or off the bus. On undivided roads, traffic in both directions must stop at least 5 metres back; on divided highways, only traffic following the bus must stop.
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Learn by Shape 按形状学习
Each shape tells you what kind of sign it is — even before you read the words.
Octagon
八边形
Stop — come to a complete halt
停车 — 必须完全停下
Inverted Triangle
倒三角
Yield — give the right-of-way
让行 — 让对方先行
Diamond
菱形
Warning — hazard or change in road conditions
警告 — 前方有危险或路况变化
Pentagon
五边形
School area / school crossing
学校区域 / 学童横穿
Rectangle (vertical)
竖向矩形
Regulatory — rules you must follow (speed, parking, lane use)
规章 — 必须遵守的规则（限速、停车、车道）
Rectangle (horizontal)
横向矩形
Guide / information — destinations, services, distances
指引 / 信息 — 目的地、服务、距离
Crossbuck (X)
交叉 X 形
Railway crossing — yield to trains
铁路道口 — 让火车先行
Regulatory signs规章标志
Tell you what you must or must not do. · 告诉你必须做或不能做的事。
Stop
停车
Octagon · Red with white border
Come to a complete stop at the marked stop line. Proceed only when safe and after yielding to pedestrians and traffic.
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All-Way Stop
全方向停车
Tab below Stop sign · Red with white text
All vehicles approaching the intersection must stop. The vehicle that arrives first proceeds first; when in doubt yield to the right.
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Yield
让行
Inverted triangle · Red and white
Slow down and let other traffic and pedestrians go first. Stop if necessary.
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Do Not Enter
禁止驶入
Square with horizontal bar · Red and white
You must not enter this road or lane. Usually marks a one-way street or freeway exit ramp.
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Wrong Way
逆行警告
Horizontal rectangle · Red with white text
You are travelling against traffic. Stop, pull over safely, and turn around immediately.
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One Way
单行道
Horizontal rectangle with arrow · Black and white
Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow.
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Keep Right
靠右行驶
Vertical rectangle with arrow · Black and white with arrow
Pass only to the right of the divider, island, or obstruction.
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Keep Left
靠左行驶
Vertical rectangle with arrow · Black and white with arrow
Pass only to the left of the divider or obstruction.
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Maximum Speed
最高限速
Vertical rectangle · White with black text
Posted maximum speed in km/h. Do not exceed this speed under good driving conditions.
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Minimum Speed
最低限速
Vertical rectangle · White with black text
Do not drive slower than the posted speed unless traffic or weather requires it.
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Speed Zone Ahead
前方限速区
Vertical rectangle · White with black text
The speed limit changes ahead. Begin adjusting your speed now.
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Begins
限制开始
Vertical tab · White with black text
Indicates where a regulation (e.g., parking, speed) begins.
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Ends
限制结束
Vertical tab · White with black text
Indicates where a regulation ends.
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No U-Turn
禁止掉头
Square · White with black symbol and red circle
U-turns are prohibited at this intersection.
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No Left Turn
禁止左转
Square · White with black arrow and red circle/slash
Left turns are not permitted at this intersection.
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No Right Turn
禁止右转
Square · White with black arrow and red circle/slash
Right turns are not permitted at this intersection.
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No Right Turn on Red
红灯禁止右转
Vertical rectangle · White with black text and red signal symbol
You may not turn right while the traffic signal is red.
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No Left Turn on Red
红灯禁止左转
Vertical rectangle · White with red signal symbol
You may not turn left while the traffic signal is red (from a one-way to a one-way).
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No Turns
禁止转弯
Square · White with black arrows and red slashes
Neither left nor right turns are permitted.
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Right Lane Must Turn Right
右侧车道必须右转
Square · White with black arrow
Vehicles in the right-hand lane must turn right at the intersection ahead.
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Left Lane Must Turn Left
左侧车道必须左转
Square · White with black arrow
Vehicles in the left-hand lane must turn left at the intersection ahead.
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Two-Way Left Turn Lane
双向左转车道
Vertical rectangle · White with black arrows
Centre lane is shared by vehicles from both directions for left turns only — no through traffic.
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No Bicycles
禁止自行车
Square · White with black bicycle and red circle/slash
Bicycles are prohibited on this road or path.
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No Pedestrians
禁止行人
Square · White with black figure and red circle/slash
Pedestrians are not allowed on this road (e.g., freeways).
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No Parking
禁止停车
Vertical rectangle · White with red P and slash
You may not park here, but you may stop briefly to pick up or drop off passengers.
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No Stopping
禁止停车
Vertical rectangle · White with red circle/slash over vehicle
You may not stop at all in this zone, even briefly, except to obey a traffic signal or sign.
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No Standing
禁止停留
Vertical rectangle · White with red text
You may stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers; no waiting or loading.
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Time-Limited Parking
限时停车
Vertical rectangle · White with green P and text
Parking is permitted for the time and hours shown only.
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No Trucks
禁止卡车
Square · White with black truck and red circle/slash
Trucks are not permitted on this road.
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Truck Route
货车路线 / 卡车路线
Vertical rectangle · White with black text and truck symbol
Designated route for trucks. Trucks should use this road.
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Weight Limit
载重限制
Vertical rectangle · White with black text
Vehicles exceeding the posted weight are prohibited (often on bridges).
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Do Not Pass
禁止超车
Square · White with black vehicles and red circle/slash
Passing other vehicles is prohibited in this zone.
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Passing Permitted
允许超车
Vertical rectangle · White with black text
Passing is allowed beyond this point if it is safe.
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Keep Right of Divider
靠分隔带右侧行驶
Vertical rectangle · Black and white with arrows
Stay to the right of the traffic divider or median ahead.
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Lane-Use Control
车道使用控制
Vertical rectangle with arrows · White with black arrows
Indicates which movements (left, straight, right) are permitted from each lane at the intersection ahead.
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HOV Lane
高乘载专用道 / HOV 专用道
Vertical rectangle with diamond symbol · White with black diamond and text
High-Occupancy Vehicle lane. Only vehicles carrying the minimum number of people indicated may use this lane.
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Bicycle Lane
自行车专用道
Vertical rectangle · White with black bicycle symbol
Lane reserved for bicycles. Motor vehicles must not drive or park in it.
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Shared-Use Path
共用步道
Vertical rectangle · White with black symbols
Path shared by pedestrians and cyclists.
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Yield to Bus
让公交车先行
Vertical rectangle · White with black bus and yield symbol
Yield to a transit bus that is signalling to pull out from a bus stop (mandatory in many provinces).
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Stop for School Bus
校车停车规则
Vertical rectangle · White with black/red bus symbol
On undivided roads, traffic in both directions must stop when a school bus displays flashing red lights and an extended stop arm. On divided highways, only traffic behind the bus must stop.
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Seat Belts Required
必须系安全带
Vertical rectangle · White with black text and symbol
All vehicle occupants must wear a properly fastened seat belt.
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No Cell Phone Use
禁止使用手机
Square · White with black phone and red circle/slash
Hand-held electronic devices may not be used while driving.
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No Honking
禁止鸣笛
Square · White with black horn and red circle/slash
Use of vehicle horns is prohibited.
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Snow Route
雪天指定路线
Vertical rectangle · White with blue snowflake
Designated snow-clearing route. Special parking restrictions apply during winter weather events.
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Winter Tires Required
必须使用冬季轮胎
Vertical rectangle · White with black symbol and text
Required by law on designated routes in British Columbia and province-wide in Quebec during specified periods.
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Accessible Parking
无障碍停车位
Vertical rectangle · White with blue International Symbol of Access (ISA)
Reserved parking for vehicles displaying a valid accessible parking permit. Fines for non-permit use are heavy.
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Stop Here on Red
红灯在此停车
Vertical rectangle · White with black text and red signal
When the signal is red, stop at this sign — not at the intersection line.
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Reversible Lane
可逆车道
Vertical rectangle · White with black arrows
Lane direction reverses by time of day; obey overhead lane-use signals before entering.
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No Overnight Parking
禁止夜间停车
Vertical rectangle · White with red P and slash
Parking prohibited overnight during the posted hours (commonly 2:00–6:00 a.m. in many cities).
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Chain-Up Area
上链条区
Vertical rectangle · White with black text
Designated pull-out where commercial vehicles must install tire chains before continuing on mountain highways.
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Truck Route Ends
卡车路线结束
Vertical rectangle · White with black text and ENDS tab
Designated truck route ends here. Commercial vehicles must follow alternative routing.
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School Patrol Stop
学童护卫队停车
Octagon on handheld paddle · Red with white text
When a school patrol member holds out the STOP paddle, all traffic must stop until pedestrians have fully crossed.
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Flashing Green Traffic Light
闪烁绿灯
Round traffic signal · Flashing green
In British Columbia, a flashing green light marks a pedestrian-controlled intersection — traffic on the main road has the green until a pedestrian activates the signal.
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School Zone Speed Limit
学校区域限速
Pentagon with speed tab · Fluorescent yellow-green with black numerals
30 km/h speed limit through a school zone on school days, typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.
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Playground Zone Speed Limit
游乐场区域限速
Pentagon with speed tab · Fluorescent yellow-green with black numerals
30 km/h speed limit in a playground zone. In BC the limit applies dawn to dusk every day of the year unless otherwise posted.
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Lane Control Signals
车道控制信号
Overhead lane signal heads · Red X, yellow arrow, or green arrow
Overhead signals showing which lanes are open. Do not drive in a lane marked with a red X; prepare to leave a lane marked with a flashing yellow arrow; lanes with a green arrow are open in your direction.
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Red X Lane Signal
红 X 车道信号
Overhead lane signal · Red X on black
The lane below is closed to your direction of travel. Do not drive in this lane.
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Yellow Arrow Lane Signal
黄色箭头车道信号
Overhead lane signal · Flashing yellow downward-diagonal arrow
The lane is about to close. Safely change to the lane indicated by the arrow.
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Green Arrow Lane Signal
绿色箭头车道信号
Overhead lane signal · Green downward arrow
The lane below is open in your direction of travel.
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Pedestrian-Controlled Crossing (PXO)
行人控制过街信号 (PXO)
Overhead amber flashing beacons with pedestrian sign · Black pedestrian symbol on yellow with amber beacons
Pedestrian-activated crossing. When the overhead amber lights flash, drivers must stop and yield to pedestrians using the crosswalk.
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School Bus Red Flashing Lights
校车红色闪烁灯
Flashing red lights with extended stop arm · Flashing red with red stop arm
Children are getting on or off the bus. On undivided roads, traffic in both directions must stop at least 5 metres back; on divided highways, only traffic following the bus must stop.
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Warning signs警告标志
Alert you to road conditions or hazards ahead. · 提醒你前方的路况或潜在危险。
Two-Way Traffic
双向通行
Diamond · Yellow with black arrows
A one-way road or divided highway is about to become a two-way road. Keep right and watch for oncoming traffic.
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Curve Ahead
前方弯道
Diamond · Yellow with black symbol
The road ahead curves. Reduce speed and stay in your lane.
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Sharp Curve / Turn
急弯
Diamond · Yellow with black arrow
Sharp turn ahead at the speed shown on the advisory tab. Slow down well before entering.
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Winding Road
连续弯道
Diamond · Yellow with black symbol
A series of curves is ahead. Reduce speed and watch oncoming traffic.
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Checkerboard
棋盘警告
Square · Yellow and black checker pattern
The road ends or makes a sharp change in direction ahead. Slow down and follow the marked route.
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Intersection Ahead
前方十字路口
Diamond · Yellow with black cross symbol
An intersection is ahead. Be ready for cross traffic.
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T-Intersection
T 形路口
Diamond · Yellow with black T symbol
The road you are on ends at a T-intersection. You must turn left or right.
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Y-Intersection
Y 形路口
Diamond · Yellow with black Y symbol
The road splits in two directions ahead.
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Side Road
侧向路口
Diamond · Yellow with black symbol
A road joins from the side. Watch for entering and exiting traffic.
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Roundabout Ahead
前方环岛
Diamond · Yellow with black circular arrows
A roundabout is ahead. Slow down, yield to traffic already in the circle, and enter when safe.
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Traffic Signal Ahead
前方有信号灯
Diamond · Yellow with black signal symbol
A traffic signal is ahead. Prepare to stop if necessary.
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Stop Sign Ahead
前方有停车标志
Diamond · Yellow with red stop symbol
A stop sign is ahead. Begin braking to come to a full stop.
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Yield Sign Ahead
前方有让行标志
Diamond · Yellow with red/white yield symbol
A yield sign is ahead. Slow down and be ready to give way.
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School Zone
学校区
Pentagon · Fluorescent yellow-green
School zone ahead. Watch for children and obey the posted reduced speed limit during school hours.
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School Crossing
学校过街
Pentagon · Fluorescent yellow-green with black symbol
Children may be crossing the road. Be prepared to stop and obey the crossing guard.
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Pedestrian Crossing
行人过街
Usually Diamond. School-related crossings may use Pentagon signs. · Yellow / fluorescent yellow-green with black figure
Pedestrians may be crossing. Slow down and be prepared to stop.
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Playground
游乐场区
Typically Pentagon (varies by province) · Fluorescent yellow-green with black children symbol
Playground nearby. Watch for children and obey any posted speed limit.
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Cyclist Crossing
骑行者横穿
Diamond · Yellow with black bicycle
Watch for cyclists crossing or sharing the road.
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Share the Road
共享道路
Diamond with tab · Yellow with black bicycle
Cyclists may be using the lane. Give them space and pass with care.
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Slippery When Wet
雨天易滑
Diamond · Yellow with black symbol
Pavement may be slippery when wet. Reduce speed and avoid sudden steering or braking.
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Bump
凸起路面
Diamond · Yellow with black symbol
Bump or rough surface ahead. Slow down.
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Dip
凹陷路面
Diamond · Yellow with black symbol
A low spot in the road ahead may cause loss of vehicle control. Slow down.
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Pavement Ends
铺装路面终止
Diamond · Yellow with black text
Paved road ends and becomes gravel or dirt. Reduce speed.
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Narrow Bridge
窄桥
Diamond · Yellow with black symbol
The bridge ahead is narrower than the road. Watch for oncoming traffic.
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Road Narrows
道路变窄
Diamond · Yellow with black symbol
The road becomes narrower ahead.
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Lane Ends — Merge
车道终止 — 合流
Diamond · Yellow with black arrows
Your lane ends ahead. Merge safely with adjacent traffic.
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Added Lane
新增车道
Diamond · Yellow with black symbol
Two roadways come together; no merging is required because a new lane is added.
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Divided Highway Begins
分隔公路开始
Diamond · Yellow with black symbol
The road ahead is divided into two one-way roadways by a median. Keep right.
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Divided Highway Ends
分隔公路结束
Diamond · Yellow with black symbol
The divided highway ends ahead. Keep right and watch for oncoming traffic.
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Steep Hill
陡坡
Diamond · Yellow with black truck/grade symbol
A steep downhill grade is ahead. Trucks should use a lower gear; all drivers slow down.
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Truck Escape Ramp
卡车避险车道
Diamond / rectangle · Yellow with black symbol
Emergency ramp ahead for trucks that have lost braking. Other vehicles should not enter.
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Wildlife Crossing
野生动物穿越
Diamond · Yellow with black deer symbol
Animals such as deer or moose may cross the road, especially at dawn and dusk.
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Moose Crossing
驼鹿穿越
Diamond · Yellow with black moose symbol
Moose are frequently in this area — collisions are often fatal. Slow down.
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Cattle / Livestock Crossing
牲畜穿越
Diamond · Yellow with black animal symbol
Livestock may be on or crossing the road.
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Farm Machinery
农用机械
Diamond · Yellow with black tractor symbol
Slow-moving farm vehicles may be using or crossing the road.
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Railway Crossing Ahead
前方铁路道口
Round · Yellow with black X and RR
A railway crossing is ahead. Slow down, look, and listen for trains.
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Railway Crossbuck
铁路道口标志
X-shaped crossbuck · White with black RAILWAY CROSSING text
Marks the railway crossing itself. Yield to trains; stop if signals flash or a train is approaching.
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Number of Tracks at Crossing
道口轨道数量
Vertical rectangle / tab · White with black text
Indicates the number of tracks at the crossing so you know how many trains to clear.
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Low Clearance
限高
Diamond · Yellow with black text
Overhead structure has limited clearance. Tall vehicles must use an alternate route.
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Bridge Ices Before Road
桥面易结冰
Diamond · Yellow with black text/symbol
Bridge surface freezes faster than the road. Reduce speed in cold weather.
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Falling Rock
落石
Diamond · Yellow with black rock symbol
Rocks may have fallen onto the road. Watch the road surface and shoulders.
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Advisory Speed Tab
建议速度附牌
Square tab · Yellow with black text
Recommended safe speed for the hazard shown on the warning sign above (e.g., 40 km/h on a curve).
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Object Marker
障碍物标志
Vertical rectangle · Yellow and black stripes
Marks an obstruction in or beside the road, such as a bridge support or culvert.
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Chevron Alignment
线形诱导标志
Vertical rectangle · Yellow with black arrow
Marks a sharp change in road alignment, typically a curve.
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Hidden Driveway
隐蔽车道
Diamond · Yellow with black text
A driveway ahead is hidden from view. Watch for vehicles entering the road.
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Soft Shoulder
软质路肩
Diamond · Yellow with black text
Road shoulder is soft and not safe to drive on. Stay on the paved surface.
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Trucks Entering Highway
卡车驶入
Diamond · Yellow with black truck symbol
Trucks may be entering or crossing the road ahead.
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Emergency Vehicles
紧急车辆出入口
Diamond · Yellow with black text
Emergency vehicles may enter the roadway. Yield and watch for flashing lights.
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Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem
慢速车辆标识
Inverted triangle (orange) · Fluorescent orange triangle with red border
Displayed on the rear of vehicles travelling under 40 km/h (tractors, horse-drawn buggies). Slow down and pass with care.
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Snowmobile Crossing
雪地摩托穿越
Diamond · Yellow with black snowmobile symbol
Snowmobiles may cross the road. Common on rural Ontario and Quebec routes.
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Truck Rollover Warning
卡车侧翻警告
Diamond · Yellow with black tipping-truck symbol
Sharp ramp curve with high rollover risk for trucks. Heavy vehicles must reduce speed.
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Merging Traffic (from right)
右侧车辆汇入
Diamond · Yellow with black merging arrows
Traffic from a right-side ramp or lane is merging into your lane. Stay in your lane, check your right blind spot, and adjust speed to leave a gap — do not swerve right.
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Avalanche Area
雪崩区
Diamond · Yellow with black symbol
Avalanche-prone section ahead — do not stop or park. Continue at posted speed and watch for closures.
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Pedestrian Controlled Crossing (PXO)
行人按钮控制路口
Diamond · Fluorescent yellow-green with pedestrian symbol
Pedestrian-activated crossing ahead. Be prepared to stop when amber/red lights flash.
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Wildlife Corridor
野生动物通道
Diamond · Yellow with black animal symbol
Section of highway crossed regularly by deer, moose, or other wildlife. Reduce speed, especially at dawn and dusk.
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Railway Flashing Signal Lights
铁路闪烁信号灯
Crossbuck with two red lights · White crossbuck with alternating flashing red lights
A train is approaching. Stop at least 5 metres from the nearest rail and wait until the lights stop flashing and any gates fully rise.
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School Bus Amber Warning Lights
校车琥珀色警告灯
Flashing amber lights on a school bus · Flashing amber
The school bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Slow down and be ready to stop — the red lights and stop arm will follow.
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Guide & information signs指引与信息标志
Help you navigate and find services. · 帮助你导航并找到服务。
Provincial Route Marker
省道编号
Shield · Green or white
Identifies a provincial highway. Used to confirm or guide your route.
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Trans-Canada Highway
横加公路
Maple-leaf shield · Green and white
Identifies a route on the Trans-Canada Highway system.
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King's Highway Marker
King's Highway 标志
Crown shield · White with black crown
Identifies a provincially maintained King's Highway in Ontario.
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Quebec Autoroute Marker
魁北克高速公路
Shield · Blue and red with white text
Identifies an autoroute (freeway) in Quebec.
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Highway Exit
高速出口
Horizontal rectangle · Green with white text
Indicates an upcoming highway exit, distance, or destination information.
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Exit Number Tab
出口编号附牌
Small horizontal rectangle · Green with white text
Numbered tab above an exit sign showing the exit number, usually based on kilometre distance.
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Destination Sign
目的地指示
Horizontal rectangle · Green with white text and arrow
Shows direction and distance to a city, town, or destination ahead.
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Distance Sign
距离标志
Horizontal rectangle · Green with white text
Shows distance in kilometres to the next towns or destinations along the route.
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Hospital
医院
Square · Blue with white H
Hospital nearby. Drive carefully and watch for ambulances.
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Roadside Services
路边服务区
Square · Blue with white symbols
Services such as fuel, food, lodging, telephone, or rest areas are available at the next exit.
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Rest Area
休息区
Square · Blue with white symbol
Public rest area ahead with parking, washrooms, and information.
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Tourist Information
旅游信息
Square · Blue with white question mark or text
Tourist information centre or attraction nearby.
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Tourist Attraction
旅游景点
Horizontal rectangle · Brown with white text
Points the way to a parks, cultural, or recreational attraction.
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National / Provincial Park
国家或省立公园
Horizontal rectangle · Brown with white text
Identifies the entrance or route to a national or provincial park.
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EV Charging Station
电动车充电站
Square · Blue with white EV symbol
Electric vehicle charging station available.
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Bicycle Route
自行车路线
Vertical rectangle · Green and white
Identifies a designated bicycle route.
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Kilometre Marker
公里牌
Small vertical rectangle · Green with white text
Shows the distance in kilometres from the start of the highway.
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Weigh Station / Inspection
卡车检查站
Horizontal rectangle · Blue with white text
Truck weigh or inspection station ahead. Commercial vehicles may be required to stop.
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International Boundary
国际边境
Horizontal rectangle · Green with white text
International border crossing ahead. Prepare documents for customs.
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Ferry Terminal
渡轮码头
Square · Blue with white ferry symbol
Ferry terminal nearby. Follow signs for boarding lanes and schedules.
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Airport
机场
Square · Blue with white airplane symbol
Airport ahead — follow signs for terminals, departures, and arrivals.
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Transit Station
公交枢纽
Square · Blue with white transit symbol
Public transit, bus, or rail station nearby.
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HOV Lane Exit
高载客车道出口
Vertical rectangle · White with black diamond and arrow
Marks the next legal point to exit the HOV lane. Crossing the solid white line outside this zone is an offence.
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Temporary condition signs临时状况标志
Used in construction zones and detours. · 用于施工区和改道路段。
Construction Zone
施工区
Diamond · Orange with black symbol
Road work ahead. Slow down, expect workers, equipment, and possible lane shifts. Fines may double.
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Flag Person Ahead
前方有指挥员
Diamond · Orange with black figure
A traffic control person is directing traffic ahead. Obey their signals — they override traffic lights.
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Detour
改道
Horizontal rectangle · Orange with black arrow
The normal route is closed. Follow the detour arrows to a temporary route.
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Road Closed
道路封闭
Horizontal rectangle / barricade · Orange and white with black text
The road is closed to all traffic. Use the marked detour.
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Survey Crew
测量人员作业
Diamond · Orange with black symbol
Survey crew working on or near the road. Slow down and watch for workers.
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Workers Ahead
前方有工人
Diamond · Orange with black worker symbol
Workers are on or beside the road. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop.
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Lane Closed Ahead
前方车道封闭
Diamond · Orange with black arrows
A lane is closed ahead due to construction. Merge into the open lane safely.
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Rough Road / Loose Gravel
路面不平 / 松散石子
Diamond · Orange with black text/symbol
Pavement is uneven or covered with loose stones. Slow down to avoid loss of control.
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End of Construction Zone
施工区结束
Horizontal rectangle · Orange with black text
Marks the end of the construction zone. Resume normal speed limit.
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Traffic Control Person Ahead
前方有指挥人员
Diamond · Orange with black figure holding sign
A flag person directs traffic ahead. Be ready to stop.
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Pilot Car — Follow Me
引导车 — 请跟随
Horizontal rectangle · Orange with black text (sign on a vehicle)
Follow this vehicle through the construction zone. Do not pass.
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Construction Truck Entrance
施工车辆出入口
Diamond · Orange with black truck symbol
Construction trucks may be entering or leaving the road. Watch for slow vehicles.
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Shoulder Work
路肩施工
Diamond · Orange with black text
Work is being done on the road shoulder. Stay alert and reduce speed.
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Fresh Oil / Tar
新铺油料
Diamond · Orange with black text
Surface has fresh oil or tar that may splash vehicles. Slow down.
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Water on Road / Flooding
路面积水
Diamond · Orange / yellow with black text
Water on the road ahead. Reduce speed and avoid hydroplaning.
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Frequently asked questions
How many road signs are on the Canadian driving test?
About one third of provincial knowledge-test questions cover road signs. Learning the meaning of each shape and colour lets you eliminate wrong answers even when the picture is unfamiliar.
Are road signs the same across all Canadian provinces?
Most warning and regulatory signs follow national standards from the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC), but enforcement, speeds, and supplementary tabs vary by province. Always verify with your official provincial driver handbook.
What is the most commonly tested sign on the BC ICBC knowledge test?
STOP, YIELD, school-zone and playground signs, pedestrian crossings, the flashing green pedestrian-controlled light, and the school-bus stop arm appear on nearly every BC ICBC Class 7 knowledge-test sitting.
What does a flashing green traffic light mean in BC?
In British Columbia, a flashing green light marks a pedestrian-controlled intersection. Traffic on the main road keeps the green until a pedestrian presses the crossing button.
What are the most important BC driving signs to study for the ICBC test?
Focus on regulatory signs (STOP, YIELD, speed limit, no turn, HOV), school and playground zones, pedestrian and crosswalk signs, railway crossings with flashing red lights, lane control signals (red X, yellow arrow, green arrow), and the school-bus red flashing lights and stop arm.
What road signs are on the Ontario G1 knowledge test?
The Ontario G1 covers the same TAC-standard regulatory and warning signs used across Canada, with extra emphasis on HOV lanes, community safety zones, and Ontario-specific construction signs.
What road signs are on the Alberta Class 7 knowledge test?
The Alberta Class 7 emphasises school and playground zones, rural highway warning signs, railway crossings, and standard regulatory signs (STOP, YIELD, speed limit, no turn, do not enter).
What do warning signs in Canada look like?
Most Canadian warning signs are yellow diamonds with a black symbol — they tell you a hazard or change in the road is ahead. Fluorescent yellow-green is used for vulnerable-road-user warnings such as school crossings and playgrounds. Orange diamonds mark temporary construction warnings.
What do regulatory signs in Canada look like?
Regulatory signs are usually white rectangles or squares with black text, often with a red circle or red slash to forbid an action. They tell you what you must or must not do — speed limits, no turns, parking rules, and lane use.
When are winter tires required in British Columbia?
On most BC highways, vehicles must use winter tires (3-peak mountain snowflake or M+S) or carry chains from October 1 to April 30 (March 31 on some routes). In Quebec, winter tires are mandatory province-wide each winter.