Traffic control SLOW sign
Shown by a traffic control person (or a firefighter). You may go, but slow down and drive with caution past the work area. Disobeying it is an offence.
2 practice questions use this sign.
Practice questions with this sign
A traffic control person shows this side of the sign. What should you do?
- Stop and wait for more instructions
- Proceed slowly and with caution past the work area (Correct answer)
- Speed up because the work zone has ended
- Turn around because the road is closed
Explanation: The SLOW side means you may go, but you must slow down and take care past the workers. It is an offence to disobey it.
The traffic control person turns the sign to this side, but the car ahead of you has not moved yet. What should you do?
- Wait for it to move, then follow slowly and with caution (Correct answer)
- Drive around the car and go through the work area
- Sound your horn and pass on the shoulder
- Stay stopped until the sign is put away
Explanation: SLOW lets traffic move ahead, but slowly and carefully. Wait for the car ahead to move, then follow it; passing in a work area is unsafe.
Don't mix it up with
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.
A traffic control person is directing traffic ahead. Drive slowly and watch for their instructions.