Ontario road sign quiz
12 signs drawn by shape and colour, the way the Official MTO Driver's Handbook teaches them. If you can name each one from its shape and colour, you're ready for the signs section.
All 12 signs and answers
Written for practice and based on the Official MTO Driver's Handbook. See the full Ontario road signs guide.
1. What must you do at this eight-sided red sign?
- Slow down and go if clear
- Come to a complete stop
- Yield to traffic on your right
- Stop only if a vehicle is coming
Answer: B. The eight-sided red sign is a stop sign: come to a complete stop at the stop line, crosswalk, sidewalk edge or intersection edge, in that order.
2. What does this white triangle with a red border mean?
- Slow-moving vehicle ahead
- Road work ahead
- Let traffic in or near the intersection go first
- Merge to the right
Answer: C. A yield sign means let traffic in or near the intersection go first, and stop if needed.
3. What does a five-sided, fluorescent yellow-green sign mark?
- A school zone
- A hospital zone
- A bike lane
- A park entrance
Answer: A. The five-sided school zone sign means slow down, use extra caution and watch for children.
4. What does this white X-shaped sign with a red outline mean?
- Do not enter
- Intersection ahead
- Railway tracks cross the road
- No passing zone
Answer: C. The X-shaped sign marks a railway crossing: slow down, look both ways and be ready to stop.
5. A diamond-shaped yellow sign tells you about…
- A rule you must obey
- Road work and detours
- A dangerous or unusual condition ahead
- Services at the next exit
Answer: C. Yellow diamonds are warning signs, such as sharp bends, slippery roads or merging traffic ahead.
6. What does an orange diamond-shaped sign usually warn about?
- A school zone
- Road work, detours or lane closures
- A tourist attraction
- A slow-moving vehicle
Answer: B. Orange diamonds are temporary condition signs: road work, detours, lane closures and traffic control people.
7. What do rectangular green signs with white letters show?
- Rules you must obey
- Destinations, distances and exits
- Construction zones
- Parking rules
Answer: B. Green information and direction signs show destinations, distances, exits and services.
8. A rectangular sign with a white background and black lettering is usually…
- A regulatory sign you must obey
- A warning sign
- A tourism sign
- A temporary condition sign
Answer: A. Regulatory signs are usually rectangular or square with a white or black background, and you must obey them.
9. What does a green circle around a symbol mean?
- The activity is not allowed
- The activity is allowed or required
- The activity is allowed only at night
- A warning about the activity
Answer: B. A green circle means you may or must do the activity shown inside it.
10. What does a red circle with a line through it mean?
- The activity is allowed
- The activity is required
- The activity is not allowed
- Proceed with caution
Answer: C. A red circle with a line through it means the activity shown is not allowed.
11. What does an orange triangle with a red border on the back of a vehicle mean?
- The vehicle is a school bus
- The vehicle travels at 40 km/h or less
- The vehicle carries dangerous goods
- Yield to this vehicle
Answer: B. The slow-moving vehicle sign means the vehicle travels at 40 km/h or less, such as farm tractors and horse-drawn vehicles.
12. What must you do at a flashing red traffic light?
- Slow down and drive with caution
- Come to a complete stop and go only when it's safe
- Stop only if a pedestrian is crossing
- Turn right without stopping
Answer: B. A flashing red light means come to a complete stop and go only when it's safe.