3 signs, signals and road markings In  chapter 2, you and your vehicle , you learned about  some of the controls in your vehicle. This chapter is a handy  reference section that gives examples of the most common  signs, signals and road markings that keep traffic organized  and flowing smoothly.  There are three ways to read signs: by their shape, colour and  the messages printed on them. Understanding these three ways  of classifying signs will help you figure out the meaning of signs  that are new to you.  Shows distance and  direction Railway crossing Warns of construction zones Warns of hazards  ahead Tells about motorist  services Shows a permitted  action Shows an action that  is not permitted School zone signs  are fluorescent  yellow-green Explains lane use Shows driving regulations Stop Yield the right-of-way • Signs – regulatory signs – school,  playground and  crosswalk signs – lane use signs – turn control signs – parking signs – reserved lane  signs – warning signs – object markers – construction  signs – information and  destination signs – railway signs • Signals – lane control  signals – traffic lights • Road markings – yellow lines – white lines – reserved lane  markings – other markings Signs in this chapter 29