Traffic control person ahead
A traffic control person is directing traffic ahead. Drive slowly and watch for their instructions.
3 practice questions use this sign.
Practice questions with this sign
What should you do when you see this sign?
- Speed up to get through the work area quickly
- Drive slowly and watch for instructions from a traffic control person (Correct answer)
- Sound your horn to warn the workers
- Stop and wait for a police officer
Explanation: This sign warns that a traffic control person is directing traffic ahead. Slow down and be ready to follow their instructions.
You see this sign. What should you be ready to do?
- Stop if the person ahead shows a STOP sign (Correct answer)
- Speed up through the area
- Turn on your hazard lights and pull over
- Take the next exit
Explanation: This sign warns that a traffic control person is directing traffic ahead. Drive slowly and be ready to stop or go as they direct.
This sign looks a lot like the ROAD WORK AHEAD sign. What does this one tell you specifically?
- A survey crew is measuring the road
- Workers are cutting grass beside the road
- Children may be crossing ahead
- A person ahead is directing traffic (Correct answer)
Explanation: The figure holding a sign means a traffic control person is ahead, so drive slowly and watch for their instructions. The road work sign warns of workers and equipment in general.
Don't mix it up with
People are working on the road ahead. Slow down, obey the signs and watch for workers and equipment.
A survey crew is working on or near the road ahead. Slow down and watch for people and equipment.
Shown by a traffic control person (or a firefighter). Stop before you reach the person and do not go until the STOP sign is no longer shown. Disobeying it is an offence.