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Señales de tránsito de Alberta y sus significados
Cada señal, semáforo y marca en el pavimento que necesitas conocer para el examen de conocimientos de Alberta, con imágenes, qué hacer y consejos para el examen.
Ponte a prueba con las señales de tránsitoRegulatory Signs
Regulatory signs tell you what you must or must not do. They are legally enforceable — disobeying one can result in a fine and demerit points.
Señal de alto
El octágono rojo significa que debes detenerte por completo antes de la línea de alto, el cruce peatonal o el borde de la intersección.
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Señal de ceda el paso
El triángulo invertido rojo y blanco significa reducir la velocidad y ceder el paso al tránsito y a los peatones.
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Señal de límite máximo de velocidad
Una señal rectangular blanca que muestra la velocidad máxima legal en km/h en condiciones ideales.
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Señal de prohibido el paso
Una barra horizontal blanca dentro de un círculo rojo significa que la vía que tienes delante está cerrada al tránsito en tu dirección.
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One Way Sign
A horizontal arrow indicating all traffic on the street must travel in the direction shown.
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No U-Turn Sign
A U-shaped arrow with a red slash means U-turns are prohibited at this location.
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No Right Turn on Red Sign
This sign removes Alberta's default permission to turn right after stopping at a red light.
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No Trucks Sign
A truck symbol with a red slash means commercial trucks are prohibited on this road.
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HOV Lane (Diamond) Sign
A white diamond marks a high-occupancy vehicle lane reserved for buses, carpools, and sometimes bikes.
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Time-Restricted Parking Sign
A green 'P' sign with times and days tells you when and how long you may park.
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Lane Use Control Sign
Arrows over a lane tell you the only movements permitted from that lane at the intersection.
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Bus Stop Zone Sign
Marks a curb area reserved for buses — stopping or parking your vehicle here is prohibited.
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Taxi Stand Sign
Reserves curb space for licensed taxis waiting for fares — other vehicles may not stop or park there.
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Warning signs are usually yellow diamonds. They alert you to hazards or changing road conditions ahead so you can slow down and prepare.
Curve Ahead Sign
A yellow diamond with a curved arrow warns that the road bends ahead — slow down before entering the curve.
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Curve Advisory Speed Tab
The small yellow speed tab under a curve sign shows the recommended safe speed for the curve in good conditions.
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Deer Crossing Sign
A yellow diamond with a deer warns of wildlife frequently crossing the road in this area.
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Divided Highway Begins Sign
Warns that the road ahead splits into separate roadways divided by a median — keep to the right side.
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Two-Way Traffic Sign
Two opposing vertical arrows warn that you're leaving a one-way road and entering two-way traffic.
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Steep Hill Sign
A truck on a downgrade warns of a steep descent ahead — shift to a lower gear before starting down.
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Railway Crossing Sign (Crossbuck)
The white X-shaped crossbuck marks the exact location where the road crosses railway tracks.
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Railway Crossing Advance Warning Sign
A yellow circle with an X and 'RR' warns that a railway crossing is ahead — prepare to slow or stop.
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Merge Sign
Warns that two roadways join ahead — merging traffic must match speed and blend in safely.
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Lane Ends Sign
Warns that your lane is ending ahead and traffic must merge into the adjacent lane.
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Road Ends / Sharp Turn Sign
Warns that the road ahead does not continue — you must turn in the direction indicated.
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Roundabout Ahead Sign
Circular arrows warn that a roundabout is ahead — slow down and prepare to yield to traffic in the circle.
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Diamond Warning Signs Explained
Yellow diamond-shaped signs warn of hazards ahead — the shape and colour alone tell you to use caution.
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Bicycle Crossing Sign
Warns that a bike route or pathway crosses the road ahead — watch for cyclists entering the roadway.
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School Zone Sign
The five-sided (pentagon) sign with two figures marks a school zone — reduced speed limits apply when children are present.
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Orange signs mark construction and temporary conditions. Fines for speeding are doubled in work zones when workers are present.
Information & Guide Signs
Blue and green signs guide you to destinations, services, and facilities. They don't impose rules, but the knowledge test still asks about them.
Hospital Sign
A white 'H' on a blue background guides drivers to the nearest hospital.
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Gas Station Services Sign
A blue sign with a fuel pump symbol tells highway drivers where fuel is available at the next exit.
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Accommodation Sign
A blue sign with a bed symbol indicates lodging is available off the next exit.
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Trans-Canada Highway Shield
The green maple-leaf shield marks the route of the Trans-Canada Highway across Alberta.
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Exit Sign
Green exit signs tell you where to leave the highway and how far the exit is.
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Distance Sign
Green signs listing upcoming towns and their distances in kilometres.
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Destination Sign
Green directional signs with arrows pointing toward towns, routes, and major destinations.
Aprende esta señalTraffic Signals
Traffic lights and arrows control intersections. Alberta has some unique signals — like the flashing green light — that trip up many test takers.
Solid Green Light
Proceed through the intersection — but only after yielding to pedestrians and vehicles already in it.
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Solid Red Light
Come to a complete stop at the stop line and wait for green — right turns permitted after stopping unless signed otherwise.
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Flashing Green Light
In Alberta, a flashing green means a pedestrian-controlled signal — proceed, but be ready to stop if a pedestrian activates it.
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Green Arrow Signal
A green arrow gives you a protected turn in the direction shown — oncoming traffic is stopped.
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Red Arrow Signal
A red arrow prohibits movement in the direction shown until it changes.
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Left Turn Arrow to Green Sequence
When a green left arrow ends and the light turns solid green, you may still turn left — but you must now yield to oncoming traffic.
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Pedestrian Walk Signal
The white walking figure tells pedestrians they may cross; the flashing orange hand means don't start crossing.
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Flashing Crosswalk Lights
Overhead or roadside amber lights flash when a pedestrian activates the crosswalk — you must stop and yield.
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Lines and arrows painted on the road tell you where you can pass, change lanes, stop, and park. Yellow separates opposing traffic; white separates traffic moving in the same direction.
Yellow Centre Line
Yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions — solid means no passing, broken means passing allowed.
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Double White Line
Two solid white lines between lanes mean lane changes are prohibited — stay in your lane.
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Stop Line
The wide white line across your lane shows exactly where to stop at a sign or signal.
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Turn Arrow Pavement Marking
White arrows painted in a lane show the only movements allowed from that lane.
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Shared Centre Turn Lane
The centre lane marked with yellow lines and opposing arrows is for left turns by traffic from BOTH directions.
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Yellow Curb Marking
A yellow-painted curb means stopping or parking is prohibited in that space.
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